A master’s thesis typically involves theoretical or applied research. The goal is to provide solutions to unsolved problems. The result is a formal document that documents the research findings. The document should describe the original research sufficiently for subsequent publication in a scholarly journal or conference proceedings. Students use the UofSA prescribed template for making the thesis document. Besides the written document, students present their thesis research in a public forum to professors, peers, and the public. Before embarking on a master’s thesis, a student should acquire sufficient academic background through graduate courses related to the area of the thesis.