Checklist for Writing a Bachelor Thesis in Nutrition (S1 Gizi) Helvetia Medan

1. Front Matter (Bagian Pendahuluan)

1.1 Title Page (Halaman Judul)

• University name, faculty, and department.
• Full title of the thesis (title case, concise, no more than 15 words).
• Students name, NIM, and program of study.
• Supervisors name and academic degree.
• Location and year of submission.

1.2 Approval Sheet (Lembar Pengesahan)

• Signatures of the primary supervisor, second supervisor (if any), and the head of the department.
• Date of approval.

1.3 Abstract (Abstrak) Bahasa Indonesia & English

• 150250 words, summarizing objective, method, results, and conclusion.
• Both versions should be placed on separate pages.
• Keywords (35) listed after each abstract.

1.4 Acknowledgements (Ucapan Terima Kasih)

• Optional but recommended to thank supervisors, family, and funding sources.

1.5 Table of Contents, List of Figures, List of Tables

• Automatically generated using Word or LaTeX styles.
• Page numbers must be rightaligned.

2. Main Body (Isi Skripsi)

2.1 Introduction (Pendahuluan)

• Background of the problem why the topic matters in nutrition.
• Problem statement clearly defined research gap.
• Research objectives primary and secondary.
• Research questions or hypotheses.
• Scope and limitation what the study will and will not cover.
• Significance of the study contribution to theory, practice, or policy.

2.2 Literature Review (Kajian Pustaka)

• Systematic overview of relevant theories and previous studies.
• Critical analysis, not just summarization.
• Identify gaps that justify the current research.

2.3 Methodology (Metodologi)

• Research design experimental, quasiexperimental, descriptive, etc.
• Population and sample inclusion/exclusion criteria, sampling technique, sample size calculation.
• Data collection tools questionnaires, food frequency questionnaires, biochemical analysis, etc.
• Procedures stepbystep protocol, ethical approval details.
• Statistical analysis software, tests, significance level.

2.4 Results (Hasil)

• Present findings in logical order, using tables and figures.
• Each table/figure must have a clear title and number (e.g., Table 3.1).
• Accompany numbers with brief narrative descriptions.

2.5 Discussion (Pembahasan)

• Interpret results in relation to research questions and literature.
• Explain unexpected findings.
• Address study limitations.
• Suggest practical implications for nutrition practice or policy.

2.6 Conclusion and Recommendations (Kesimpulan dan Saran)

• Summarize main findings without repeating discussion.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Propose future research directions.

3. Back Matter (Bagian Penutup)

3.1 References (Daftar Pustaka)

• Follow the APA 7th edition style (or the style mandated by the faculty).
• All cited works must appear; no uncited entries.
• Alphabetical order, hanging indent.

3.2 Appendices (Lampiran)

• Questionnaires, informed consent forms, detailed statistical output, raw data tables.
• Label each appendix (Appendix A, Appendix B, ) and reference them in the text.

4. Formatting Checklist

• Paper size: A4 (2129.7cm).
• Margins: 3cm top & bottom, 2.5cm left & right.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12pt for body; 10pt for footnotes.
• Line spacing: 1.5 for main text; single for tables/figures.
• Paragraph indentation: 1.27cm (0.5in).
• Page numbering: Roman numerals (i, ii, ) for front matter; Arabic numerals starting from Chapter 1.
• Consistent heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) throughout.

5. Submission Guidelines

• Print a softcover copy (minimum 70gsm paper) and a digital PDF version.
• PDF must be searchable; embed all fonts.
• Submit via the Academic Affairs portal at least two weeks before the defense date.
• Attach plagiarism report (Turnitin score 15%).
• Schedule the defense after the supervisors approval signoff.