Thesis template specifically designed for theses completed at the UniTyLab of Heilbronn University (HHN). For details and contact information see: https://www.hs-heilbronn.de/de/student-affairs-theses-171d5a00c1d6e4c7
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%% UniTyLab, Heilbronn University
%% Thesis Template - English
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% Created by Veronika Landhäußer 01.07.2026
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% --- Bibliography ---
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\begin{document}
\pagenumbering{gobble}
% --- Title page ---
\begin{titlepage}
\noindent
\begin{minipage}[t]{0.48\textwidth}
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\includegraphics[width=0.52\linewidth]{UniTyLab-Logo.png}
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\begin{center}
{\Huge\bfseries Bachelor / Master Thesis\par}
\vspace{1cm}
{\huge Title \par}
\end{center}
\vfill
% \begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{@{} l l @{}}
\emph{Author} & Name Surname \\[0.3cm]
\emph{Studiengang} &
\begin{tabular}[t]{@{}l@{}}
Software Engineering \\
Heilbronn University \\[0.3cm]
\end{tabular} \\
\emph{Student ID } & 123456 \\[0.3cm]
\emph{Submission Date} & \today \\[0.3cm]
\emph{Supervisor} & Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerrit Meixner \\[0.3cm]
\emph{Co-Supervisor} & Name Surname
\end{tabular}
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% _____________________________________________________
% ---------------- DOCUMENT BODY ---------------------
% --- Acknowledgements ---
\chapter*{Acknowledgements}
Space for acknowledgements to individuals or companies that provided support during the thesis.
% --- Abstract ---
% 1/2 - 1 page
\chapter*{Abstract}
\begin{itemize}
\item Summary of the key statements of the academic work
\item Brief information about the content, line of argument, and results
\item Consideration of the following criteria:
\begin{itemize}
\item Completeness: All necessary information must be included and understandable without referring to the complete original thesis.
\item Accuracy: The main points, views, and terminology of the original thesis should be retained.
\item Objectivity: Presentation of the content of the original thesis without evaluation or personal opinion.
\item Conciseness: As brief as possible by avoiding repetitions and irrelevant information.
\item Comprehensibility: The abstract should also be understandable without specific prior knowledge.
\end{itemize}
\item Tip: Write the abstract only after completing the thesis
\end{itemize}
% --- Table of Contents ---
\tableofcontents
\clearpage
\pagestyle{maindoc}
\pagenumbering{arabic}
% --- Introduction ---
% max. 1-2 pages
\chapter{Introduction}
Why is this topic being addressed, and which question is intended to be answered?
\begin{itemize}
\item Introduction to the topic, definition of the scope, and formulation of specific research questions.
\item Motivation for the subsequent contents of the thesis
\item Overview of the structure of the thesis
\end{itemize}
\section{Task Description}
\section{Motivation}
\section{Structure of the Thesis}
% Including images
\emph{Example Figure}
This is an example text referring to Figure \ref{fig}.
\begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics{UniTyLab-Logo.png}
\caption{UniTyLab Logo}
\label{fig}
\end{figure}
% Including tables
\emph{Example Table}
As shown in Table~\ref{tab}, the software solutions
examined differ with regard to various
evaluation criteria.
\begin{table}[htbp]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|c|}
\hline
\emph{Software} &
\emph{Cost} &
\emph{User-Friendliness} &
\emph{Range of Functions} \\
\hline
Software A & free & high & medium \\
\hline
Software B & 20 euros & medium & high \\
\hline
Software C & 50 euros & high & high \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{Comparison of Different Software Solutions}
\label{tab}
\end{table}
% Including citations
\emph{Example Citation}
LaTeX is a widely used typesetting system \cite{lamport1994}.
Several publications address this topic \cite{lamport1994,mustermann2024}.
Further sources include \cite{acmReferenceGuide, webseiteBeispiel}.
% --- State of the Art ---
% 20 - 50% of the thesis, depending on the type of thesis
% (literature-based thesis or development-oriented thesis)
\chapter{State of the Art}
\section{Section 1}
\subsection{Subsection 1}
\subsection{Subsection 2}
\section{Section 2}
% --- Concept ---
% 3-5 pages
\chapter{Concept}
What exactly will be developed, investigated, or implemented?
Development of an approach from the literature analysis to the implementation:
\begin{itemize}
\item Formulation of research questions to be answered throughout the thesis
\item Idea and outline of the intended progression of the academic work
\item Explanation of the methodology used to address the topic
\end{itemize}
\section{Problem Statement}
\section{Objectives}
\section{Approach}
% --- Main Part of the Thesis ---
% 50 - 70% of the entire thesis
\chapter{Main Part}
This section may be divided into several chapters and subchapters.
For example: execution, implementation, study, results, significance, etc.
% --- Conclusion ---
% 3 - 4 pages
\chapter{Conclusion}
Final chapter summarizing and evaluating the thesis and providing an outlook on future work and projects.
% --------------------------------------------------------------
% --- Lists ---
% List of Figures
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{List of Figures}
\listoffigures
% List of Tables
% Only necessary if a large number of tables are used
%\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{List of Tables}
%\listoftables
% List of Abbreviations
\chapter*{List of Abbreviations}
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{List of Abbreviations}
\begin{tabular}{@{} l l @{}}
\emph{Abbr1} & Abbreviation 1 \\ [0.3cm]
\emph{Abbr2} & Abbreviation 2 \\ [0.3cm]
\end{tabular}
% Bibliography
\printbibliography
% ----------------------------------------------------------------
% --- Appendix ---
\appendix
\chapter{Supplementary Material}
\section{First Supplementary Document}
\section{Further Results}
% -----------------------------------------------------------------
% --- Declaration on the Use of Generative AI ---
\chapter*{Declaration on the Use of Generative AI}
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Declaration on the Use of Generative AI}
Generative AI systems were used in the preparation of this thesis. \par
\emph{AI Application(s) Used:}
% Name of the tool used, e.g. ChatGPT, DeepL Write, or Microsoft Copilot
\emph{Areas and Purpose of Use:}
% Examples:
% linguistic revision of individual text passages
% development and review of the thesis structure
% generation of search terms for literature research
% assistance with the formulation of program code
% summarization of personal notes
The suggestions generated by the AI were independently reviewed, revised, and placed within the academic context of the thesis. References, sources, calculations, program code, and substantive statements were not adopted without verification. \par
The conception, execution, and evaluation of the thesis, as well as the conclusions derived from it, constitute my own academic work. \par
\emph{Details of AI Use:}
AI was used in particular in the following chapters or work steps:
% Specify chapters, pages, or work steps
\vspace{2cm}
\noindent
\begin{minipage}[t]{0.3\textwidth}
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{\small Place, Date}
\end{minipage}
\hfill
\begin{minipage}[t]{0.6\textwidth}
\rule{\linewidth}{0.3pt}\
{\small Signature}
\end{minipage}
% --- Declaration of Academic Integrity ---
\chapter*{Declaration of Academic Integrity}
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Declaration of Academic Integrity}
I hereby declare that I have prepared this thesis independently and without the use of any resources other than those specified. Ideas taken directly or indirectly from external sources have been clearly identified as such. \par
The drawings and figures contained in this thesis were either created by me or provided with an appropriate source reference. \par
This thesis has not previously been submitted, either in the same or a similar form, to another examination board and has not been published.
\vspace{2cm}
\noindent
\begin{minipage}[t]{0.3\textwidth}
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{\small Place, Date}
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\hfill
\begin{minipage}[t]{0.6\textwidth}
\rule{\linewidth}{0.3pt}\
{\small Signature}
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