skripsi

Skripsi is the undergraduate thesis required to complete a bachelor’s degree at Indonesian universities. It typically involves original research or a substantial project conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Skripsi serves as a culminating assessment of a student’s ability to formulate a research question, apply appropriate methods, analyze data, and present findings. The term is distinct from master’s theses (tesis) and doctoral dissertations (disertasi) in scope and level of depth.

Process: Students select a topic, prepare a proposal, and obtain approval from a supervisor. They conduct a literature review, design and implement a methodology, collect and analyze data, and write the manuscript. The work is usually submitted for formal examination, and many programs require an oral defense or 'sidang skripsi' before a committee of faculty members.

Structure: A skripsi typically includes a cover page, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results or findings, discussion, conclusion, references, and appendices. Formatting and length requirements vary by institution and field, but the document generally follows a standard scientific or scholarly structure.

Evaluation: A panel of examiners assesses the skripsi for clarity, rigor, originality, and contribution to the field. The student must defend the work and may be required to revise and resubmit before final approval and publication in the university repository.

Significance and language: Completing skripsi is a formal graduation requirement in many undergraduate programs in Indonesia. It demonstrates the student's ability to conduct independent inquiry and communicate results. Skripsi may be written in Indonesian or English, depending on program rules and discipline.