This guide was developed by Redactum editorial staff based on Romanian academic conventions, official guidelines of several universities in Romania, and international academic writing standards.

The guide is detailed and comprehensive, comprising 14 chapters and covering all aspects of writing a bachelor's thesis: from document structure and formatting requirements to citation rules, writing each chapter, ethical use of sources, and submission procedure. It is addressed to students from all fields and can be used as a reference throughout the writing process.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction

1. Structure of the Bachelor's Thesis

1.1. Preliminary elements

1.2. Body of the thesis

1.3. Final elements

1.4. Recommended length

2. Formatting requirements

2.1. Page and margins

2.2. Font and size

2.3. Spacing

2.4. Text alignment

2.5. Page numbering

2.6. Titles and chapter numbering

2.7. Tables and figures

3. Title page

3.1. Mandatory elements

3.2. Title formulation

4. Abstract

4.1. Abstract content

4.2. Formal requirements

5. Introduction

5.1. Functions of the introduction

5.2. Length and structure

5.3. Common errors in the introduction

6. Theoretical framework

6.1. How to organize the literature review

6.2. Types of sources

6.3. Number of sources

6.4. Paraphrasing vs. direct citation

7. Research Methodology

7.1. Methodology content

7.2. Research variables

7.3. Ethical considerations

8. Results, Discussions, and Conclusions

8.1. Results

8.2. Reporting statistical data

8.3. Discussions

8.4. Conclusions

9. Citing bibliographical sources

9.1. Accepted citation styles in Romania

9.2. General principles of citation (APA 7 — most frequently used)

In-text citation

Bibliography / Reference List — common APA 7 formats

9.3. Romanian equivalents and translations in citation

9.4. Common citation errors

10. Academic integrity and anti-plagiarism

10.1. Forms of plagiarism

10.2. Use of artificial intelligence

10.3. Similarity threshold

11. Practical writing tips

11.1. Academic register

11.2. Diacritics and orthography

12. Submission and defense of the thesis

12.1. Documents required for submission

12.2. Oral presentation

Final checklist before submission

Structure and content

Formatting

Citation and bibliography

Final check

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