In general, the report of a final thesis should be structured as follows.

• Cover
• Abstract: A short text (250 to 500 words) in which the content and nature of the work is described, focusing particularly on the objectives, methods, results and conclusions of the thesis.
• Table of contents: This must include the headings of all sections and subdivisions in the order in which they appear in the text, showing the page number on which each starts.
• List of tables: The titles and numbers of all tables included, in the order in which they appear in the text.
• List of figures: The titles and numbers of all figures included, in the order in which they appear in the text.
• List of abbreviations / Glossary (where appropriate)
• INTRODUCTION. This section must include the following:
• Object: The final result that is to be achieved.
• Scope: Work packages and deliverables required to arrive at the solution.
• Requirements: Or basic specifications. Limitations of the solution proposed.
• Rationale: A broad overview of the need for the work, which is then considered from a more specific perspective. The aim is to focus and contextualise the thesis.
• MAIN BODY. This section must include the following:
• Background and/or review of the state of the art (where appropriate): The current situation with respect to the topic of study.
• Methodology: The steps to be followed to achieve the objectives of the thesis, including the techniques and tools necessary to solve the problem.
• Planning and decision making on alternative solutions.
• Discussion of the solution(s).
• SUMMARY OF RESULTS.
• Budget summary and/or economic feasibility study (as appropriate).
• Analysis and assessment of environmental and social implications (where appropriate).
• Conclusions and recommendations for further work: This section should present a final synthesis based on interpretation of the results obtained. Conclusions are generally brief and must be directly related to the objectives of the thesis.
• Planning and scheduling of the proposed further work.
• List of bibliographic references and regulations applied: A list of the documents consulted and cited throughout the thesis. Information on recommended practices with respect to citations and how to generate bibliographic references can be found at this address: https://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/en/investigadors/citar-elaborar-bibliografia

The format of each of these documents is free, but a Report template is provided.

Students should check the spelling and grammar of all final thesis documents, use the International System of Units (SI) and a consistent number of decimal places, and identify the axes of graphs included in the text.

The length of the core text of the final thesis should not exceed a maximum of 60-70 pages.