Which option correctly identifies the translations of the English term 'doctoral thesis' into German?

• A. Dissertation, Doktorarbeit
• B. Masterarbeit
• C. Diplomarbeit
• D. Hausarbeit

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how German speakers refer to the work produced to earn a doctorate. In German, this doctoral-level research document is typically called Doktorarbeit, and the alternative common term is Dissertation. Both terms are used to describe the same thing, so listing them together covers the standard translations you’ll encounter. The other options point to different levels or kinds of academic writing: Masterarbeit is a master’s thesis, Diplomarbeit is for the older Diplom degree, and Hausarbeit is a general term for a smaller assignment or term paper. Therefore, the pairing of Dissertation and Doktorarbeit best matches the English term “doctoral thesis.”