Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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2501233 Aeronautical Management | OB | 4 | A |
Note: The contents of this guide are based on the regulations for the Final Degree Project in Aeronautical Management, available on the degree's website. In case of conflict, the regulations prevail over the teaching guide.
To complete the Final Project you must have passed 160 credits of the degree (2/3) and all the subjects of the first course must have been passed.
The final degree project is an autonomous academic work whose overall objective is to deepen the analysis of some aspect of the degree. The work is expected to serve to:
The main objectives of the Final Degree Project are:
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1. Introduction
The contents associated with the Final Degree Project (TFG) will depend on its subject matter and scope. There will be three basic types of projects:
In the latter case, the student will have to send the following information to the coordinator:
The maximum extension of the TFG (including annexes and bibliography) is 20,000 words.
Exceptionally, end-of-grade projects may be developed in small groups of two or three students. In these cases, in the training activities, the transversal competences of the CT3 group (Teamwork) would be additionally worked on. In any case, the evaluation will be individual.
2. The phases of preparation of an academic work
In the preparation of any academic work, the following tasks must be distinguished:
Choice and delimitation of the theme and objectives
It is not always an easy or automatic process. Usually one begins by maturing several possibilities that, in this first phase, are usually too broad to be addressed in a single job. Therefore, we must define the object of study as one goes into the chosen field. To define theobject of the work, it is convenient to identify the different aspects and facets of this first topic that interests us. TFG have to focus on a specific question.
Search sources and bibliography: read what has been written
The first step to obtaining information about a topic is to carry out a bibliographic search in the library, through the computer catalogue. For which you have to select several keywords, which are entered in the search program to provide us with a list of the written works on this topic. If you know the name of some author who has worked on this topic, you can perform a search by author.
It is advisable to consult in the first instance the most general and most recent bibliography and then to limit it according to interest. A common practice to find bibliography on a subject is to resort to the technique of "pulling the thread", consulting the authors and the works that in turn cite the authors we read. In this way, sometimes enough to find a couple of good references on a topic (especially if they are recent), because they will appear cited other previous works on the same issue.
The bibliography serves different purposes in the realization of the works. In the first place, consulting the works of other authors allows us to narrow down the subject matter of the study and define our question or question for the TFG. It also provides us with information about the way this topic has been studied before: concepts used, proportionate explanations, theoretical approaches used and applied methods of analysis. In addition, in the works that we consult we can find interesting data and arguments to support the affirmations we make in the works.
A fundamental and innovative theoretical contribution is not expected from the TFG. On the other hand, it is expected that a knowledge of the state of the art of literature will be demonstrated on the chosen topic, for which it is fundamental, obviously, to have read.
Elaboration of the work structure: order the ideas
It is difficult to give general guidelines to determine the structure of an academic document since it largely depends on the topic and the author's preferences. There is always more than one possible structure, so it is up to the author to assess the advantages and disadvantages of each option. It is common to modify the structure of work as progress is made in its execution. But it is essential to start from an initial structure.
The structure of a work is reflected in the epigraphs and sub-headings in which the exhibition is ordered. To move forward in its development, it is convenient to make several schemes in which the most relevant aspects of the subject in question will be decided, which will become epigraphs. Within each epigraph, different issues that constitute the sub-sections or sections can be distinguished in turn. To guide the reader it is advisable to number the different parts of the structure.
In addition to the central core of the work, the structure of which varies depending on the topic of study, there are two parts that must always be included: the introduction and the conclusions. In the introduction, the subject is presented and the objectives and scope of the work are stated. You can also briefly describe the structure and the way in which work is developed to achieve these objectives.
The conclusions summarize the main findings or fundamental points of the work. You can also add some reflections to the thread of these most relevant points, which may be a reason for future work.
In general, within each epigraph, an idea is developed per paragraph. Sometimes there is an introductory paragraph in which a fundamental idea is raised and the following serve to develop it. Once again, there are no strict rules, since there are different styles of writing, but it should be kept in mind that the paragraphs come to have between ten and twenty lines. A work in which each page is a continuum is not admissible. A work with successive paragraphs of two"shopping list" lines or telegram is also not acceptable.
The footnotes can be useful during the writing to make comments or introduce additional information that is not considered essential, or that would overload the main text.
Conceptual clarity, analysis and argumentation
At the document, it must be clear what is the meaning of the terms used, particularly if they are controversial. However, it is not a good idea to articulate a TFG exclusively around a conceptual debate. It is not a matter of creating new definitions, but of knowing what there are, and to the extent possible, adopting the existing ones in order to advance the arguments with clarity. From the reading, the reflection, and in his case the analysis of the data that we have, we will develop the content of each one of the epigraphs and the fundamental ideas that we want to sustain. It is imperative that our statements are supported by data and/or solid arguments from a methodological approach.
Drafts and final version
To do a good job you usually have to write several drafts until you reach the final version. In these successive versions decisions are made regarding the location of some information, assigning it to one or another heading, and you can even vary the structure of the work. In addition, in this process, the writing is improved, so that the ideas of the work can be transmitted in an optimal way. Do not consider thewriting of the work as a superficial aspect, since the words are the vehicle of the ideas that we transmit. What is judged when reading a TFG is what emerges from its reading and therefore it is advisable to take maximum care of the writing.
Reference and comment must be made on the information contained in tables, figures, and graphs. If it is additional information or context, and it is not considered necessary to comment on them, the tables, figures and graphs should be placed in an appendix or annexe to thework. Sometimes you can make summary tables of the findings or the analysis scheme. These tables are not a substitute for the explanation of the text but are used to complete and transmit the author's ideas better, giving an overview.
The style of writing depends logically on each person. However, in general terms, it is advisable to limit poetic licenses to the maximum and use a style that is as neutral, impersonal and clear as possible. The most personal styles are suitable for other areas, but not for academic work.
In the writing, bibliographic citations must be taken into account. This Guide provides indications on how to cite different types of documents and bibliographical sources. In an academic document you have to identify and recognize the sources when:
3. Formal presentation criteria
In the elaboration of any work it is essential to keep in mind the following formal aspects:
It is very important to take care of the general formal presentation. This does not imply using high-quality paper (recycled paper is perfectly valid), nor using seven different colours (saving in the case of graphics the reading of which is facilitated by the use of colours). It is important to use homogeneous styles to clearly identify epigraphs, sub-plots, notes, and so on.
These aspects are essential conditions for the TFG to be evaluated. Therefore, TFG with formal defects will not be evaluated.
4. Appointments, bibliography and plagiarism
Each time you take an idea or information that you have not produced yourself, you must cite its origin. This practice is essential and fundamental for two reasons:
TFG will not be evaluated if they do not cite bibliographical references in the appropriate manner.
Plagiarism
It is considered plagiarism (http://www.plagiarism.org/):
How to quote
You can follow these recommendations or those of any academic journal.
In the text (following the idea or quotation between quotes) a brief reference to the paper is placed, composed by author, year and page or pages from where the reference has been obtained, in parentheses:
(i.e.) Linz distinguishes two phases in the transition process: the first until the approval of the Law for Political Reform and the second until the celebration of the first elections (Linz 1997: 75).
At the end of the work, complete references of all the works cited in alphabetical order of the author's first surname are included as explained below. When the same author has published several things in the same year, these are differentiated by placing a letter next to the year (for example Linz 1997a, Linz 1997b, Linz 1997c, etc.).
Final bibliography
It is advisable to use a bibliographic manager such as Bibtex, Endnote, Refworks, Mendeley or Zotero to ensure a systematic elaboration of the bibliographies. The library provides training on the Refworks program.
The use of Zotero or Mendeley (free software, allows you to download references directly from Firefox/Chrome) is very simple and can be learned autonomously. There are several methods to quote. Whatever the chosen method, it is important to include all the necessary information and have a homogeneous style throughout the entire work. The use of capitals, styles and punctuation is important and must also be homogeneous. It is recommended not to use bold and underlined.
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1. The role of tutors
Each student will be assigned a tutor among the professors of the degree who will guide the student in a personalized way in the realization of the TFG. The student will have to agree with the tutor a subject to do his Final Degree Project. Students should contact their tutor to arrange the meetings they will hold throughout the semester. It is always advisable for students to send pre-written documents to meetings to their tutors.
Once the subject is agreed upon, the student will make four deliveries during its execution:
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Supervised | |||
Preparation of a Plan to develop the project | 16 | 0.64 | 1, 2, 7, 12, 13, 16 |
Validation and verification of the methodology or model | 22 | 0.88 | 15, 3, 2, 6, 5, 4, 11, 9, 10, 16 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Development of the state of the art and of an original methodology | 225 | 9 | 2, 7, 6, 8, 4, 11, 9, 12, 13, 16 |
Writing of memory (or a scientific paper) and material for the defense | 110 | 4.4 | 1, 15, 3, 2, 7, 6, 8, 5, 4, 11, 9, 12, 13, 10, 14, 16 |
In the evaluation of a work it is valued the time and effort dedicated to the different phases of the elaboration:
The rating takes into account the effort made and the final result. The work should be focused on a question of a specific topic and address the importance of this issue in academic debates. This involves demonstrating:
The formal aspects of the work (presentation, spelling, grammar, bibliographical citations) are a necessary condition because it will be evaluated.
The qualification will be calculated according to the following scale:
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Final Project Defence in front of a tribunal | 20% | 2 | 0.08 | 2, 11 |
Final Project Document or paper | 80% | 0 | 0 | 1, 15, 3, 2, 7, 6, 8, 5, 4, 9, 12, 13, 10, 14, 16 |
Depends on final project developed