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Use this checklist (based on the reglamento de TFG) before submitting your TFG to the evaluation committee:
A. Formal Requirements
A. Formal Requirements
The thesis length is between 50 and 100 pages (from Introduction to Conclusion).
The document uses A4 paper size.
Font is Arial or Calibri, size 11.
Line spacing is double, except in footnotes, tables/figures, and similar elements.
First-line indentation is used throughout, except in the Abstract (no indent) and References (hanging indent).
Alignment is set to left, not justified.
Margins follow the required format:
Top: 2.5 cm
Bottom: 2.5 cm
Left: 3.5 cm (including binding space)
Right: 2.5 cm
✔ The thesis is hardbound.
✔ All pages from the Introduction to the Conclusion are numbered using Arabic numerals, according to APA rules.
✔ APA (latest edition at time of submission) is used for in-text citations and References.
B. Structural Requirements
B. Structural Requirements
Front Matter
Front Matter
Cover page includes all required elements:
University and Faculty name (and campus if applicable)
Degree Program
Thesis Title
Type of work (“Trabajo de Fin de Grado para acceder a la Licenciatura”)
Student name
Tutor’s name and academic degree
City and year
✔ Approval page is correctly inserted and formatted.
✔ Dedication/Acknowledgments included (optional).
✔ Table of Contents is complete and correctly numbered.
✔ Lists of Tables, Figures, and Graphs are included when applicable.
Main Body
Main Body
Abstract (maximum 350 words) includes:
Objective of study
Brief description of methodology
Key observations
Main conclusions
3–5 keywords
Introduction includes:
Research problem
Research questions
General and specific objectives
Justification
Background/previous research
Theoretical Framework:
Clear explanation of key concepts
Presentation of theories relevant to the study
Citations follow APA
Methodology includes:
Type and approach (qualitative, quantitative, mixed)
Delimitation (time, space, participants)
Population and sample
Instruments and data collection techniques
Data analysis procedures
Ethical considerations
Study limitations
Analysis and/or Results:
Organized presentation of data
Tables and figures (if used) are properly labelled
Results are interpreted clearly
Discussion (optional depending on the discipline):
Results compared to existing literature
Relevance and implications
Conclusions:
Answers to research questions
Main findings
Recommendations for future research
References:
Alphabetized list
APA format (latest edition)
Includes all cited sources
Appendices/Annexes:
Materials, instruments, or additional documents included if relevant
C. Content Quality
C. Content Quality
The topic is clearly delimited and relevant to the discipline.
Research problem, objectives, and conclusions are coherent and consistent.
Ideas are presented with clarity, precision, and logical order.
Technical vocabulary appropriate to the field is used correctly.
Evidence of critical analysis, not only description.
Limitations of the study are recognized.
The work represents an academic contribution to the field.
D. Ethical Standards
D. Ethical Standards
The work is original; no plagiarism.
Sources are accurately cited and referenced.
Sensitive data is handled ethically.
All research procedures respect ethical standards relevant to the discipline.
The use of AI is prohibited for the following purposes:
Generating full sections of the thesis without the student’s own critical reworking.
Fabricating data, results, or empirical evidence (including nonexistent citations or references).
Replacing the researcher’s own bibliographic review, fieldwork, or critical analysis.
Presenting AI-produced interpretations or arguments as if they were the student’s original work.
Failing to apply the appropriate citation standards to any material obtained through AI.
E. Administrative Requirements
E. Administrative Requirements
The student has obtained written approval from the content tutor.
The student meets all prerequisites:
All courses passed
Required Extension hours completed
Library obligations settled
Fees paid
For the final defense, the student will submit hardbound copies and their corresponding CDs
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THESIS PROPOSAL
THESIS PROPOSAL
Steps to take
Steps to take
1. Bring printed thesis proposal to Nilda, along with:
a. Printed carta de acreditación, signed by the tutor
b. Printed carta de delimitación del tema, title and Spanish translation of the title
c. Photocopy of ID
Nilda will ask you to fill out a form.
If the tutor is not an ISL professor also bring the professor's resume plus a photocopy of the ID.
The thesis proposal committee will read your proposal based on this criteria
2. Once the thesis proposal commitee approves the proposal, the thesis must be registered.
In order to register the thesis,
a. Fill out the form that Nilda gives you
b. Pay Gs. 140.000
c. You get the invoice for your payment
d. The ISL sends Filosofia the thesis to be registered in "Registro de Tesina"
3. Student writes the thesis with the guidance of the tutor.
4. Once the thesis is ready,
a. bring the draft to the ISL, along with the tutor's signed Dictamen, where the tutor states that the thesis is ready to be orally defended.
b. Pay Gs. 405.000
c. A form is filled out, provided by NIlda/Felix, stating the three readers' names
d. The ISL sends Filosofia the form and requests a resolution from them.
5. Filosofia sends the resolution with three readers' names
6. A whatsapp group is created by the coordination, with the three readers in it.
7. Three readers read the thesis and suggest changes (if necessary). Then, the thesis is approved
8. Once the thesis is approved, the student joins the whatsapp group. The student is asked to go to Nilda with the printed copies and a defense date is agreed upon.
9. 5 Bound copies of the thesis must be brought to the ISL, with their respective cds. This form must be filled, asking Filosofía for a specific defense date.
10. After about three weeks, Filosofía approves the date for the defense and issues a resolution.
11. On the day set, the virtual defense is done.
CHECKLIST
This checklist will help ensure that no required step is missing.
Stage 1: Thesis Registration
Stage 1: Thesis Registration
Have I obtained approval for my thesis proposal?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have I paid the fee of Gs. 140,000 and kept the receipt?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have I completed the official thesis registration form?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have I written and signed the student’s letter addressed to the Director?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have I obtained the endorsement letter signed by my advisor?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Has Nilda okayed everything?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Stage 2: Obtaining the Academic Evaluation Report
Stage 2: Obtaining the Academic Evaluation Report
Has my tutor given me the academic evaluation report certifying that I am ready for the defense?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have I paid the fee of Gs. 405,000 and kept the receipt?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have I completed the form required at this stage?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Stage 3: Communication with Coordination and Assignment of Readers
Stage 3: Communication with Coordination and Assignment of Readers
Have I sent an email to the coordination office attaching the payment receipt (Gs. 405,000)?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Has the coordination office informed me which readers agreed to review my thesis?
Yes, I am aware. Confirmation date: //______
Stage 4: Joining the Communication Group
Stage 4: Joining the Communication Group
Once the readers believe the thesis is ready to be defended, have I been added to the thesis coordination WhatsApp group?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Stage 5: Agreement on the Defense Date
Stage 5: Agreement on the Defense Date
Have I reached an agreement with my tutor and the coordination office to set a defense date?
Yes [ ] No Agreed date: //______
Has the coordination office informed the Academic Secretariat of the date (sent by mail)?
Yes [ ] No [ ] I don’t know
Stage 6: Formal Request for a Defense Date
Stage 6: Formal Request for a Defense Date
Have I completed the form to formally request the defense date?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Has the ISL sent the form to the Faculty of Philosophy?
Yes [ ] No Date: //______
Have approximately two weeks passed since it was sent?
Yes [ ] No Start date of waiting period: //______
Have I received the official resolution from the Faculty of Philosophy confirming the defense date?
Yes [ ] No Date received: //______
Have I sent my thesis copy, already approved by the readers, in PDF format to isl-ingles@fil.una.py?
Yes [ ] No Date sent: //______
Ready for the Defense!
Have I confirmed that all the previous steps are complete and that my documentation is in order?
Yes [ ] No
Am I preparing for the defense with my tutor and the assigned readers?
Yes [ ] No
AFTER THE DEFENSE
AFTER THE DEFENSE
Congratulations! Once you have successfully defended your thesis, there are still a few administrative steps you must complete before receiving your official degree.
Step 1. Make sure your academic record is complete
Step 1. Make sure your academic record is complete
Confirm with Nilda that:
your thesis defense grade has been officially recorded;
any corrections requested by the Evaluation Committee have been completed, if applicable;
all courses and other academic requirements have been completed;
your Extension Universitariarequirements have been fulfilled;
you have no pending Library or administrative obligations.
Do not begin the diploma process until your academic record is complete.
Step 2. Submit the final version of your thesis
Step 2. Submit the final version of your thesis
If corrections were requested during or after the defense, make the necessary changes and send the final approved version in PDF format to isl-ingles@fil.una.py according to the instructions provided by the ISL.
Make sure the final version you submit is the definitive version of your thesis.
Step 3. Request your Transcript
Step 3. Request your Transcript
Once your academic record has been officially closed, request the original Certificado de Estudios required for the diploma process.
Check with Felix regarding the current procedure, required documents, and applicable fees.
Step 4. Apply for your Degree Diploma at the UNA Rectorado
Step 4. Apply for your Degree Diploma at the UNA Rectorado
The diploma is issued by the Rectorado of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, in San Lorenzo.
According to the current UNA requirements, applicants must present:
An application addressed to the Rector, provided by the Oficina de Registro (Mesa de Entradas) of the Rectorado.
A copy of a valid Paraguayan identity document authenticated by a Notary Public.
The original Certificate of Studies.
Proof of payment of the corresponding fee.
The procedure should preferably be completed by the graduate. A third party may complete it only with the appropriate notarized authorization.
Important: Requirements and fees may change. Always check the current requirements on the official UNA website before beginning the process.
Step 5. Receive your Degree Diploma
Step 5. Receive your Degree Diploma
Once the application has been processed by the Rectorado, your Degree Diploma will be issued.
Remember that successfully defending your thesis and receiving your diploma are separate stages. Passing the thesis defense does not automatically complete the administrative process for obtaining your degree.
Step 6. Register your diploma with the Vice Ministry of Education (MEC)
Step 6. Register your diploma with the Vice Ministry of Education (MEC)
After your diploma has been issued, it must be officially registered with the Ministry of Education (Viceministerio de Educación Superior — VES) of the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC).
For graduates of the UNA, this procedure is processed through the UNA Rectorate using the E-Trámite system.
Before beginning this process, make sure that your Secondary Education records are available in the MEC Academic Certification System.
For the registration of a Bachelor's Degree, the current requirements include:
a valid identity document;
the updated Certificate of Studies for the degree programme;
the updated Secondary Education/Baccalaureate Certificate;
the degree diploma;
documentation related to transferred or validated courses, if applicable.
Always consult the current official requirements before submitting your application.
Step 7. Complete the VES/MEC registration
Step 7. Complete the VES/MEC registration
Once the registration process has been approved, your university degree will be officially registered with the Ministry of Education and Sciences.
Keep your:
Degree Diploma;
Certificate of Studies;
proof or certificate of VES/MEC registration; and
other academic documents
in a safe place, as they may be required for employment, postgraduate studies, scholarships, academic competitions, or other professional procedures.
In short
In short
Thesis Defense → Final Corrections → Academic Record Completion → Certificate of Studies → Degree Diploma at UNA Rectorate → VES/MEC Registration → Registered Degree
Professors / Tutors according to lines of research
Professors / Tutors according to lines of research
Applied Linguistics: Language teaching, Speech, Text Genre, Teacher Training. Valentina Canese, Rocío Mazzoleni
Subline: Linguistic studies: Romina Bento, Rocío Mazzoleni, Leonardo Sandoval
Subline: Language Teaching: Romina Bento, Elena Nuñez, Leonardo Sandoval, Valentina Canese, Cynthia Rolón
Subline: ICT and Education: Valentina Canese, Maura Zalimben
Language Policies and Language: Multilingualism, Multiculturalism, Bilingual Education, Internationalization
Magdalena Rivarola, Valentina Canese, Leonardo Sandoval
Subline: Translanguaging: Valentina Canese
Culture and Society: Literary studies, language and arts, translation and interpretation, Translation Training
Rocío Mazzoleni, Angel Aquino, María Antonia Ocampos, Scott Howard, Ignacio Gimenez.
Subline: Literature: José Antonio Alonso
Subline: Psychology: Fernanda Barrios
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