In their thesis, the BSc student demonstrates their general preparedness/skills, showing that they are capable of idependently solving a (usually simpler) engineering problem. However, a BSc student with little engineering experience cannot usually be expected to choose the best/optimal option for solving the problem, so this should not be the benchmark for the assessment. The candidate has to prove their ability to gain an overview of a problem domain and solve the engineering problem specified in their thesis statement through a logical, reasoned and succinct treatment.

Consider how well the student’s presented work matches the original task, whether their solution is correct and how the student demonstrates good mastery of the university course material and the ability to apply what they learned. Analyses and critiques of previous/related work are expected and the candidate should show that they selected their solution/design based on appropriate judgement of alternatives. Also, there should be a brief evaluation of the completed design: what the author thinks of the work after its completion.

Candidates use available literature to solve the problem. In this context, the depth of the literature research and the candidate’s knowledge of the literature relevant to the topic (textbooks and journals, Hungarian and foreign language literature) should be assessed. It should be assessed to what extent the literature has been consciously processed, and to what extent the candidate has ‘just included’ references.

The reviewer will most likely find a large number of errors and points of disagreement in the thesis. A complete enumeration of these is usually not necessary. It is, however, useful to highlight typical errors. The reviewer should preferably ask questions about these, which the student will have to answer during their defence.

It is good practice to point out the nature of any major errors (miscalculations, theoretical shortcomings, misjudgements due to impracticality, etc.).

However, it is also desirable to assess the strengths of the essay (independent constructive ideas, skillful use of computer engineering techniques, logical and transparent topic development, outstanding knowledge of the literature, etc). The evaluation should also cover formal aspects such as clarity, appropriate data presentation, figures, etc.

The assessment should account for the fact that the thesis is written at the end of a seven-semester BSc programme, and not at the end of the usual 5 years of study. Therefore, the complexity of the problem to be solved, the theoretical basis of the solution, the elaboration of the thesis, the student’s knowledge of the literature and the length of the thesis are usually not up to the level of a diploma (MSc) thesis. The thesis should, however, demonstrate that the student is able to apply the knowledge acquired independently and to solve simple engineering problems.

The usual length of a review is 1.5–2 pages (preferably as a signed PDF document). It should indicate that you have read, reviewed and evaluated the thesis. It should also contain a few questions to the student (which they will answer during their defence).

Please also suggest a mark on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the best and 1 being the single failing grade) in the form of a separate document.