Mentioning aborted Master's thesis attempt on the Resume

[trident117]

I had to recently abort my first Master's thesis attempt due to organisational issues and workplace conflict at the firm where I was carrying it out. I spent six months on it. However, the firm has given a good feedback which is mentioned on the certificate, since they accept the mistakes on their part. Now, should I mention this aborted attempt on my resume? Or is it good to leave it out? Will the good feedback I received help in convincing a potential future recruiter, or is it not good enough and better to play it safe?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Edit: Just to be more clear, my supervisor was completely satisfied with my work (hence the positive feedback), but I just could not submit a bad thesis knowing that if the problems (organisation / conflict) had not occurred, I could have done a better work.

Edited August 24, 2017 by trident117

[_kita]

I suggest not mention it on the resume - as you can't explain what happened. The company might misconstrued why you didn't complete the thesis. Instead of listing the project itself, I'd suggest identify skills you've acquired due to the project. That way, when they ask you about those skills (or others), you can discuss the thesis project in person.   

[reddog]

I am wondering if you cannot simply reframe it as an internship project. Because isn't that what it technically became when the master's thesis fell through? Don't put on your resume what it could have been, but describe it as it factually has been.