Methodology to obtain successful results in the degree thesis management

Abstract

This article presents a methodology that has been perfected during thirty years of experience directing works and theses of degree in undergraduate, masters and doctorate, in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the Universidad del Valle. This methodology presents the most relevant stages to obtain successful results in the thesis direction, where the term "successful" refers to the relationship between the tutor and the student is respectful, and the student learns to: structure a proposal of work to identify and solve a problem, conduct a search of scientific literature on a specific topic, structure and write a technical document, apply the scientific method and make concrete, simple and impactful presentations. As a personal experience in applying this methodology, good theses are obtained in the topic addressed that can be used in industrial applications.