Q: When will my thesis be graded?
A: Within six weeks after submission and presentation.

Q: How many printed copies of my thesis must I submit?
A: None! Digital submission is sufficient.

Q: How do I submit my digital attachments?
A: TBA

Q: To whom should I send my digital submission?
A: Send it to the email address of your supervisors.

Q: How many pages do I need to write?
A: It depens: For seminars we expect 20 standrad-pages. For reference: 300 words equal one standard page.

Q: How much can I deviate from the required page count?
A: Deviations of +/- 10% are allowed without prior approval. For larger deviations, approval from your supervisor is necessary.

Q: Which sections count towards the standard page count?
A: All content from the introduction to the conclusion. Excluded are the abstract, tables of contents, captions for figures, and appendices.

Q: Do I need to submit cited online sources?
A: No, but we recommend saving a PDF of any cited online sources to ensure availability upon request.

Q: How should I format paragraphs without new headings?
A: Separate paragraphs with a blank line. This helps readers clearly distinguish between sections.

Q: Must I always cite the primary source, even if I don’t have access to it?
A: It’s preferable to locate and cite the primary source. If the primary source cannot be found and the statement is not critical, you may rely on the secondary source but cite both. Be aware of the risk that the secondary source may not fully represent the primary source accurately.

Q: May I directly quote in a foreign language in a German thesis?
A: You may quote directly in a language understood by the examiners. For example, English is accepted.

Q: May I place citations at the end of a paragraph?
A: No, paragraph citations are not permitted according to APA style. If an entire paragraph is based on one source, mention the source at the beginning of the paragraph. If the following paragraphs remain thematically tied to the same source, it will be evident that the content derives from that source.

Q: Which abbreviations must be included in the list of abbreviations?
A: Uncommon abbreviations should always be included. Common abbreviations (e.g., "etc.," "e.g.," "i.e.") should not be listed.

Q: How do I introduce an abbreviation?
A: Introduce an abbreviation at its first occurrence, e.g., "[...] Conversational Agent (CA) [...]". Write the term in full, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Note: Avoid abbreviations if they are used only once or twice.

Q: Which chapters use Roman numerals, and which use Arabic?
A: Use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...) for main chapters (e.g., Introduction, Conclusion). Use Roman numerals for sections like the Abstract, Bibliography, and Appendix.

Q: How should I structure a chapter?
A: Every level of subheadings must have at least two elements. Additional guidelines:

• Chapters should generally not exceed three levels of depth (e.g., 2.3.4). For further subdivisions, use non-numerical formatting, such as bold text.

• Subsections should typically be at least half a page long.

• Text between the chapter title (e.g., "2. Theory") and the first subsection (e.g., "2.1") is optional. Consistency across all chapters is recommended.

• Introduction and Conclusion are usually not subdivided.

Note: These are guidelines meant for orientation and not strict rules. Exceptions are possible.