Challenges of Student Theses in the Digital Age

 

Tangerang, 21 November 2025 - The final thesis assignment is considered the most challenging academic task for final-year students. Students from various universities in Indonesia, both public and private, face this challenge during their final semester of study. This is because the thesis is considered a key requirement for graduation and proof of students' scientific abilities. Students must conduct independent scientific research under the guidance of a lecturer, collect data, and write an academic paper in accordance with scientific standards.

For some students, a thesis is not just a final assignment, but also a long process that requires discipline, consistency, and critical thinking skills. Challenges such as difficulty in finding a topic, limited references, and mental pressure often become obstacles. In addition, the quality of guidance, research facilities, and student readiness also affect how quickly or slowly a thesis is completed.

In today's digital age, students have many advantages, such as broad access to information, online literature sources, and technology that facilitates data processing. However, these conveniences do not necessarily make the thesis process any easier. In my opinion, students are required to be more careful in sorting sources, avoiding plagiarism, and improving their analytical skills so that their scientific work remains valid and of high quality.

Some students believe that thesis assignments need to be reviewed to determine whether they are still relevant as a graduation requirement. In my opinion, this discussion is reasonable considering that not all fields of work require scientific research skills. Even so, academics still consider theses to be an important process for training students' critical thinking and independence.

Thesis writing remains a challenge and part of the higher education system that is still maintained today. In my opinion, although the process is not easy, thesis writing has important educational value, especially in shaping character, discipline, and scientific thinking skills.