卒論

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 卒論 is read そつろん and is a shortened form of 卒業論文.
• Basic usage: It is used when gathering sources for a graduation thesis or discussing its title with an adviser.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The thesis and its title
  • 卒論 refers to the thesis as a whole.
  • 卒論の題目 refers to the thesis's title or topic.
• Who is consulted
  • In 指導教員と相談する, と marks the person with whom something is discussed.