Why is my adviser giving me such unusual advice about my thesis?

What we can affirm is that your adviser is giving you some unusual advice about a thesis that is not that long (even in math, where the PhDs tend to be shorter than in other fields). He may have good reason for it, or he may not, and as a student it will be hard for you to judge.

Can my supervisor tell me what should be in my thesis?

Your supervisor remains a supervisor and you have the right to diplomatically tell him what your conclusions are on the structure and logic of your thesis, rather than he tells you what should be in. I made my thesis in theoretical quantum physics and the goal was somewhat similar to yours.

How important is the relationship between a PhD student and supervisor?

It’s no secret that getting a PhD is a stressful process. One of the factors that can help or hinder this period of study is the relationship between supervisor and student. Research shows that effective supervision can significantly influence the quality of the PhD and its success or failure.

Is it worth it to write a dissertation?

Thesis time is always stressful, even under the best of conditions! The main thing to keep in mind is to finish your degree. If your advisor thinks that leaving that part out helps in that goal then you should consider it. It may be that a minimal but sufficient dissertation is advantageous here.

Do you put acknowledgements at the end of a thesis?

Even if you feel like your family and friends were crucial to the successful completion of your thesis, it’s customary to leave your personal acknowledgements to the end of the section. Even though the acknowledgements can be written in a more casual tone, they are still part of your thesis and therefore, are part of an academic work.

Should I write an extra paper on my thesis?

Think about the short term (getting done) and the long term (building a CV). A long thesis might be good or bad, but an extra paper is good. Explore it with your advisor. I’m assuming, of course, that he is experienced and well aware of the system you are in and the likely outcomes.

What is it like to write an a-thesis?

A thesis is a wonderful experience and a once in a lifetime project. Breathe it and Own it. Your supervisor remains a supervisor and you have the right to diplomatically tell him what your conclusions are on the structure and logic of your thesis, rather than he tells you what should be in.