diplomska

Diplomska is a feminine adjective used in several South Slavic languages to refer to things related to a diploma, most often in the context of degree-related written work. It derives from the noun diploma and appears in terms describing a final project or document associated with completing a degree. In practice, diplomska is closely linked to the final written assignment required for bachelor’s or master’s programs, though the exact meaning varies by country.

Common compound forms include diplomska naloga, diplomski rad, and diplomska teza. The terminology and requirements for this work differ across institutions in Slovenian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian-speaking regions. The diplomska work typically involves topic selection, supervisor assignment, proposal or outline submission, literature review, methodological planning or data collection, writing, revision, and formatting according to local guidelines. Most programs also require a plagiarism check and adherence to citation standards.

The project is usually defended or examined before a committee or evaluative board, which may involve an oral presentation and questions. The defense or assessment outcomes contribute to the final grade for the degree. The term diplomska itself does not specify a single document; the precise designation depends on local academic tradition (for example, diplomska naloga or diplomski rad). In English-language contexts, closest equivalents are “thesis” or “dissertation,” with the applicable term varying by degree level and country.