Final Report and Defense

Thesis or Project Defense

To conclude your project or thesis, you will participate in a final defense, which is an oral presentation of your completed work to your supervisory committee and any interested MSCS faculty or students. Schedule your defense with your thesis or project committee members. 

Defense Expectations:

  • Clearly present your objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions.

  • Be prepared to answer questions and discuss your decisions, design choices, or results in detail.

  • Your defense is your opportunity to demonstrate the depth of your knowledge and the quality of your work.

After a successful defense and any required revisions, you will finalize and submit your report.

Report Submission Guidelines

Your final thesis or project report must follow the official formatting requirements and will be archived for public access.

Submission Checklist:

  • Use one of the approved templates (Word or LaTeX) from the Templates and Forms Page.

  • Include the required cover sheet with signatures from you and your committee.

  • Convert all text to black and print the cover sheet on acid-free paper for physical signatures.

  • Scan the signed cover sheet and include it in your final electronic submission.

Submit your completed report in PDF format to the Graduate Enrollment Director at mscs@weber.edu.

Reference Style

All reports must use throughout. Refer to the style guide or templates for formatting examples.

Writing Support

Need help with your writing? Graduate students are encouraged to visit the Writing Center for support:

  • In-person and online tutoring available

  • Drop-in or schedule via Starfish

  • Email: write@weber.edu | Phone: 801-626-6463