Writing seminar
There will be an obligatory writing seminar for 3rd semester Master's students. The theme for the seminar will be thesis requirements regarding form and content, in addition to information about references, different types of templates and more.
Template for the thesis and LaTeX
The institute does not have a formal typographic requirement for the thesis, but we highly recommend that you use LaTeX layout/designs as explained below. This is especially important if you would like to have printed copies of your thesis.
- The study adm. will give you access to the LaTeX zip file after the seminar.
- Read about resources for including UiO design in LaTeX documents.
- Look through the LaTeX information folder with tips and tricks (only in Norwegian).
- See grids and examples of what the thesis and cover should look like.
- Hvis du vil se hvordan tidligere masteroppgaver ved ITA ser ut, sjekk ut DUO vitenarkiv.
Printed copies
ITA does not demand a printed version of your thesis. But if you would like to have printed copies, then the institute will cover the expenses for up to six copies. The printing of the thesis is done by Grafisksenter and the preferred format is PDF. Read more about print of thesis, and contact the study adm. via i.e.moe@astro.uio.no in case of any questions.