TFG

English translation: (program) exit project

20:46 Apr 25, 2023
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / Academic CV
Spanish term or phrase: TFG
SPAIN. Similar to my previous question. I did my own degree many moons ago, and I don't actually recall doing one of these. I'd be interested in knowing what is called nowadays, again on both sides of the pond.
NB: The same abbreviation appears in a previous kudoz query, "Trayecto de Formación General", where the answer given (by our sadly missed colleague Charles Davis) was "General Training Pathway" but I don't know if that's the same thing in this case.


"El Trabajo Fin de Grado (TFG) es un trabajo autónomo que cada estudiante realizará bajo la orientación de un tutor/a, quien actuará como dinamizador y facilitador del proceso de aprendizaje."
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 20:15
English translation:(program) exit project
Explanation:
I'd go for the term "project" as it covers a wide range of culminating academic and intellectual experiences for college and university students.

https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/urbanplanning/degrees/maste...

As a culmination of the degree, all Master of Urban and Regional Planning students are required to complete an exit project. Exit projects are "integrative": they rely on knowledge and skills developed across the urban and regional planning curriculum rather than through a single course. Most students meet this requirement by taking a Capstone Studio course.
The exit project requirement may be filled in one of three ways/u>, each of which involves six credit hours:
1. URP 603 – Capstone Studio
Most students participate in the capstone studio, a client-based, collaborative planning experience that mirrors real-world practice.
2. URP 602 – Professional Project
This option provides students the opportunity to develop their creative abilities in planning and problem-solving on a professional, client-based topic not otherwise provided by a Capstone Studio.
3. URP 601 – Planning Thesis
A thesis is a creative, scholarly work developed from independent research.

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University of Oregon
https://cas.uoregon.edu › cas1.uoregon.edu › files
MASTER'S DEGREE EXIT PROJECT GUIDELINES
The exit project is based on original research and may vary in comprehensiveness, format, and approach.

Cornell University
https://aap.cornell.edu › forms › mrp-schedule-exam-f...
This form must be signed by all of the student's exit project advisors

University of Nebraska Omaha
https://www.unomaha.edu › _files › docs › ms-l...
... to fulfill your master's degree requirements with a thesis (30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis), your thesis will serve as your exit project.


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Wright State University
https://health-education-human-services.wright.edu › ...
master's degree at Wright State University. ... Prior to graduation, students must complete an exit project as defined by the department.

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Kent State University
https://www.kent.edu › tlcs › med-ma-prospectus
EARLY CHILDHOOD MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM (M.Ed)
Expected completion date of exit project: CONCENTRATION (if selected):.
Selected response from:

Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 14:15
Grading comment
In the end, I'm using "Final Degree Project/FDP", which appears to be favoured by Spanish universities. Thanks again for the help.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1senior thesis / undergraduate thesis
Helen Unger Clark (X)
3 +1degree thesis (master’s degree program), degree dissertation (doctoral degree program)
Cristina Bufi Poecksteiner, M.A.
4(program) exit project
Darius Saczuk


  

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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
TFG = Trabajo Fin de Grado
degree thesis (master’s degree program), degree dissertation (doctoral degree program)


Explanation:
TFG = Trabajo Fin de Grado = degree thesis, degree dissertation

Differences Between a Dissertation vs. Thesis
The primary difference between a dissertation vs thesis is the degree programs that require these projects.
- Students inmaster’s degree program will write a thesis,
- whereas students in a doctoral degree program will complete a dissertation.
Another difference between the two projects is that a dissertation usually requires an oral defense, whereas a thesis generally does not. After submitting the completed dissertation to their dissertation committees, students will schedule dates for the oral presentation of their work. The committee members will ask questions and sometimes pose challenges. Students must be able to justify their methodology and interpretation of their findings.
Additionally, as you might expect, a typical master’s thesis is far shorter than a typical doctoral degree dissertation.
- A thesis might be between 40 and 80 pages, although it can vary from one degree program to the next.
- In contrast, the average dissertation is between 100 and 300 pages.
https://www.gcu.edu/blog/doctoral-journey/thesis-vs-disserta...

El trabajo Fin de Grado en la Facultad de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Murcia
The degree dissertation is a subject of the Degree in Social Work at the University of Murcia. This subject is governed by the Regulation adopted by University of Murcia. This subject consists of 6 ECTS and when the student exceeds the subjects he/she reaches his/her Degree in Social Work. This subject was offered for the first time in 2009/2010 academic year. This paper is aimed to present theevolution of this subject during the last four academics years. The experience accumulated over the…
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/El-trabajo-Fin-de-Grad...

Cristina Bufi Poecksteiner, M.A.
Austria
Local time: 20:15
Works in field
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Tx. I could never quite get my head round the difference between a thesis and a dissertation...


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helen Unger Clark (X): I somewhat agree, but I would specify it as "senior thesis" or "undergraduate thesis." Many thanks for including the explanation of thesis vs. disseration!
9 hrs
  -> Asker's context: Spain (Europe). I've a Master Degree, I wrote a Degree Thesis at a German University. If I had completed my doctorate, I had written a "dissertation". Dissertation vs Thesis https://www.gcu.edu/blog/doctoral-journey/thesis-vs-disserta...
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
(program) exit project


Explanation:
I'd go for the term "project" as it covers a wide range of culminating academic and intellectual experiences for college and university students.

https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/urbanplanning/degrees/maste...

As a culmination of the degree, all Master of Urban and Regional Planning students are required to complete an exit project. Exit projects are "integrative": they rely on knowledge and skills developed across the urban and regional planning curriculum rather than through a single course. Most students meet this requirement by taking a Capstone Studio course.
The exit project requirement may be filled in one of three ways/u>, each of which involves six credit hours:
1. URP 603 – Capstone Studio
Most students participate in the capstone studio, a client-based, collaborative planning experience that mirrors real-world practice.
2. URP 602 – Professional Project
This option provides students the opportunity to develop their creative abilities in planning and problem-solving on a professional, client-based topic not otherwise provided by a Capstone Studio.
3. URP 601 – Planning Thesis
A thesis is a creative, scholarly work developed from independent research.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2023-04-26 02:11:36 GMT)
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University of Oregon
https://cas.uoregon.edu › cas1.uoregon.edu › files
MASTER'S DEGREE EXIT PROJECT GUIDELINES
The exit project is based on original research and may vary in comprehensiveness, format, and approach.

Cornell University
https://aap.cornell.edu › forms › mrp-schedule-exam-f...
This form must be signed by all of the student's exit project advisors

University of Nebraska Omaha
https://www.unomaha.edu › _files › docs › ms-l...
... to fulfill your master's degree requirements with a thesis (30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis), your thesis will serve as your exit project.


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Note added at 5 hrs (2023-04-26 02:13:09 GMT)
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Wright State University
https://health-education-human-services.wright.edu › ...
master's degree at Wright State University. ... Prior to graduation, students must complete an exit project as defined by the department.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2023-04-26 02:14:21 GMT)
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Kent State University
https://www.kent.edu › tlcs › med-ma-prospectus
EARLY CHILDHOOD MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM (M.Ed)
Expected completion date of exit project: CONCENTRATION (if selected):.

Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 14:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 525
Grading comment
In the end, I'm using "Final Degree Project/FDP", which appears to be favoured by Spanish universities. Thanks again for the help.
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
senior thesis / undergraduate thesis


Explanation:
Please note that both of the proposed terms apply to North American English.

Canada: https://www.history.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/curriculum-cou...
US: https://writingproject.fas.harvard.edu/pages/senior-thesis-w...

My concern with the other proposals is that they talk about graduate-level projects. A TFG is a paper that you write at the end of an undergraduate degree. (I just handed mine in!)


    https://www.bates.edu/academics/programs-resources/senior-thesis/
    https://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/lifeatuoft/2020/12/10/my-experience-writing-an-undergraduate-thesis/
Helen Unger Clark (X)
Spain
Local time: 20:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jacqueline Feldman
23 days
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