Documents and templates
Here you will find all the documents and information you need to write your thesis.
In order to ensure a uniform standard for the preparation of scientific papers at the LFO, appropriate guidelines for formatting and citation must be observed and document templates provided here must be used. We recommend the Citavi software for reference management. All TU Dortmund University students can obtain a Citavi license free of charge from the ITMC. Use these templates for the preparation of Bachelor's, Master's or project theses.
The files are intended exclusively for private and non-commercial use in the context of your studies.
Our format templates
Further links
- Examination regulations of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Hints and tips for writing academic theses
- General information and guidelines of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for Bachelor's/Master's theses
- Guidelines and documents of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for project work
- Form "Affidavit"
- Examinations and AI with suggested wording for a declaration of independence
- Form "Supplement to the affidavit regarding the use of generative IT-/AI-supported language models"
Desperate at the thought of your thesis?
You will also find useful information on citation, academic writing, the exposé and the general do's and don'ts of academic work, from the procedure to literature research and research methodology. In addition, the course offers the opportunity to exchange ideas.