Submitting and publishing the master's thesis
Information for master’s students regarding the submission of the master’s thesis in WISEflow and publication in the National Open Research Archive (NVA).
Master’s theses are submitted in WISEflow.
All theses from WISEflow are automatically transferred to the National Open Research Archive (NVA) and published digitally, provided the thesis has been approved and you have consented to its publication.
If you do not wish the full text (PDF file) to be accessible, only information (metadata) about your thesis, such as author, title, and abstract, will be published in NVA. This information will still be visible and searchable to the public.
If you choose to publish your master’s thesis in NVA, your thesis will be made fully accessible for everyone to read and download.
Submission of the Master’s Thesis in WISEflow
Checklist prior to submission
Start early! Begin your submission process well in advance of the deadline.
You need to fill out several fields, write an abstract, and upload the thesis file.
- Ensure that you have cited and used sources correctly. Check that you have referenced and used sources correctly. The thesis will be run through a plagiarism control program. Guidance on the correct reference technique.
- If you make use of other people's pictures, charts, etc. in your assignment, make sure you have the right to publish them.
- Use INN University’s template to ensure the correct title page. [Title page template]
- The assignment must be submitted in PDF format.
Guidance for completing the fields in WISEflow submission
Part 1: Information About the Thesis
Title: Enter the title of your thesis. The title must be identical to the title on your thesis.
The titles entered here will be transferred to your diploma, so it is crucial that the title are correct.
Abstract: The abstracts must match those in your thesis exactly.
Language: Select which language the thesis is written in.
Part 2: Consent for Publication and Uploading the PDF File
File Upload: The master’s thesis must be submitted in PDF format.
Consent for Publication
For the thesis to be made available electronically in NVA, it is required that the thesis is not restricted, and that the student has given her/his consent. In general, the wish is that all theses be entered, unless there is a clear duty confidentiality. This should then be clarified with the supervisor. Read about restriction of theses.
When submitting to WISEflow, you will also be provided with a form where you have to decide on the following points:
- You check a box to indicate whether you agree to the thesis being published in NVA.
- Should the task have limited access?
You, of course, retain the copyright to your thesis. Read more about copyright.
The student and INN University have a reciprocal and unlimited right to cancel the availability of the work.
Submission is only completed when the deadline has passed.
You may upload the thesis as many times as you like until the submission deadline. The last version uploaded when the deadline passes will be considered the submitted version
Frequently Asked Questions
When will my thesis be published in NVA?
Publication in NVA happens automatically 97 days after submission in WISEflow, provided you have consented to publication and your thesis has been approved.
I have changed my mind about publication
If you decide you would like your thesis to be published, or if you regret your decision and want it removed, you must sign a new agreement and send it to the study administration at your faculty.
Agreement for Consent to Publish a Master’s Thesis (PDF file)
Why publish your master's thesis online?
- Master's theses are an important part of Norwegian research.
- Your thesis in NVA acts towards promoting your expertise to potential employers – use it!
- Research environments nationally and internationally can benefit from your research.
- Knowledge must be disseminated in order to be beneficial.
- Registration in NVA means that your thesis will be searchable in Oria, but also Google Scholar, Google, and other search services. It increases the spread and visibility of the thesis.
- Your thesis will have a permanent URL that you can include, for example, in your CV.