The current guidelines of LUT University for the thesis and thesis template are available in eLUT portal (link opens in a new browser window). There are own subpages for bachelor's thesis (link opens in a new browser window) and for master's thesis (link opens in a new browser window). Please note, that also the theses for the double and triple degree programmes are written on LUT's thesis template.
NOTE! If your submission does not include a pdf-file, i.e. you do not accept the publication of your thesis online, please send the pdf file of your thesis to the library by e-mail lutpub(at)lut.fi. However, save the thesis description in LUTPub. Send the pdf file also to LUT Student Services by e-mail graduation(at)lut.fi for assessment.
In principle, a thesis is a public document according to law. The public nature of the thesis means that the metadata of the thesis are available, and the thesis is accessible directly or on request.
If you do your thesis in cooperation with an external provider, the eLUT website has information on bachelor's theses and master's theses (links open in a new browser window). The thesis file published on LUTPub must not contain any confidential information.
Please read the library's checklist and make any necessary changes before saving your thesis in LUTPub. We have compiled a checklist of the things we pay attention to in our publication review.
Note: when the library publishes the thesis you have saved to LUTPub, the pdf/a is immediately available for download from the open network.
The accessibility requirements cover a wide range of content on online services and apply to the files on the services, including the pdf/a files of theses. They aim to ensure that online content can be accessed by all people, even those with disabilities or assistive technology. Assistive technology is needed and used by people who have difficulty using information technology, for example because of sensory impairment, illness or cognitive difficulties. Assistive technologies are devices and software that help people to manage and use different terminal devices as well as convey information about content. One example of assistive technology are screen readers. In addition to visible content, screen readers also provide the user with code annotations and information about structures, such as header levels or alternative texts for images.
The student is responsible for the accessibility of the thesis file. LUT theses templates (MS Word and LaTeX) available on the eLUT portal take accessibility issues into account.
More information on how to create accessible documents are available e.g. in Michigan State University's site (link opens in a new browser window).
Permission for uploading
You must have the publishing permission from the 1st examiner before saving the thesis to LUTPub and the thesis needs to be totally ready. You cannot edit, change or remove a thesis you have saved to LUTPub. When the library publishes the thesis you have saved to LUTPub, the pdf is immediately available for download from the open network. If an error is found in the content of the thesis after publication in LUTPub, error(s) correction is made by creating an Errata document. If you notice something in your thesis right after publishing or you have uploaded the wrong version of thesis, please contact lutpub@lut.fi immediately.
The file to upload
Make your thesis text file (e.g. Word or LaTeX) accessible.
Check the properties of the text file, this data will appear in the properties of the pdf-file. In the LaTeX file check/update the metadata. The word-file must be given a title in the file properties. Note that the title of the document is not the same as the file name. Add the title as follows:
1. Open the File menu and select Info.
2. On the right side you'll see Properties. Click on the Title field and type a descriptive title for the file.
Before saving your thesis to LUTPub, convert your thesis to PDF/A. PDF/A is an ISO standardized file format for long-term storage and archiving. If you have written your thesis to the Word or LaTeX thesis template (link opens in a new browser window) available in eLUT, it takes into account the accessibility criteria. Appendix 3 of the template provides guidance on alt texts for images and tables.
How to make PDF/A file in Word:
1. Open your thesis' file in Word.
2. Choose 'File' > 'Export' > 'Create PDF/XPS'.
3. In 'Publish as PDF or XPS' window choose 'Options.
4. Choose 'PDF/A compliant' below title 'PDF options'. > 'OK'.
5. Choose 'Publish'.
How to make PDF/A file in LaTeX: instructions of Tampere University (link opens in a new window)
Please check the PDF/A file: text layout and formatting are as should be, page numbering is visible and no blank pages appear in the pdf/a file.
Name the pdf file of your thesis as follows: type_lastname_firstname.pdf, example mastersthesis_example_eric.pdf
Please don't use a dot or any special characters like (~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) ` ; < > ? , [ ] { } ' " | ) in the file name.
Also avoid letters like ä, ö, å, ü etc. if possible. Example: use a instead of å and u instead of ü, space can be replaced with _
During the thesis submission you can define other users' rights to your thesis. Find out more about Creative Commons licences (link opens in a new browser window) before saving your thesis to LUTPub.
"All rights reserved" - normal rights conferred by copyright law. Others may refer to your thesis.
Creative Commons (link opens in a new browser window) - you have copyrights to your thesis and you define the terms and conditions under which your thesis may be edited and shared.