1. Prepare the documents to the defense committee

Before preparing documents, please check with your advisor about which data type the comittee prefer. Soft copy or hard copy? If the advisor would like to provide the hard copy, the physical copy must be delivered at least one week before the scheduled defense date by post. Don’t forget to acknowledge receipt of the post and make the final confirmation of the defense schedule. 

(1) The thesis draft

Please refer to the regulations below and complete thesis in accordance with the format.

(i)  The color of the front & back cover :  

(ii) Thesis/Dissertation Format Regulations 

(iii) Guidelines for Dealing with Plagiarism, Ghostwriting, and Cheating in Writing Master’s Theses or Doctoral Dissertations  

(2) The Turnitin Report

(3) The defense timetable (prepared by each lab) 

*(4) Appointment Letter (Please collect it form the IMPTE office.)

*(5) NSYSU Campus map   

*(6) VIP Parking Permit (for the examiner who drive to NSYSU)   

Please fill out and submit a VIP Pass Application for the examiner who drives to NSYSU. The application shall be sent to the IMPTE office two weeks before the scheduled defense date.

2. Preparation for the Defense Day

(1) Refreshments for the defense committee shall be prepared/paid by each laboratory. 

(2) Please arrive at the venue ahead of the start time and make sure that everything is all set up, including your laptop and projector.

(3) The IMPTE office will prepare the following materials for defense committee before the defense schedule date. Please reminder the advisor to collect them.

• Validation Letter
• Thesis Score Sheet
• Thesis Committee Honorarium & Reimbursement Form (one copy for each member)