The opening report of the thesis does not need to follow the writing norms of academic papers, and it is relatively free, and can contain many types of contents, such as research background, research purpose, research methods, expected goals, etc.
However, some schools will put forward specific requirements for the thesis opening report, such as whether the opening report needs to be submitted and whether it needs to be checked. Therefore, before writing the thesis opening report, it is best to know about the relevant regulations and requirements of your school or institution.
Whether it is necessary to check the duplicate of the thesis opening report depends on the specific situation. If in doubt, you'd better consult your tutor or check the specific notice of our school.