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GRADUATE THESIS WRITING MANUAL

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION: (PDF file)

1. 1 An Overview of Requirements

1. 2 The Role of the Office of Graduate Studies

1. 3 Responsibility for the Thesis or Dissertation

Chapter 2. SUBMISSION OF THE THESIS OR DISSERTATION (PDF file)

2. 1 Four Main Preparation Stages

2. 2 Steps in the Submission Process and Degree Certification Process

2. 3 Forms and Verifications for Degree Completion

2. 4 Timing

2. 5 Copies in Addition to Those for the Library

Chapter 3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PAPER, PRINT, AND WORD PROCESSING (PDF file)

3. 1 Paper

3. 2 Print and Photocopy Quality

3. 3 Word Processing

3. 3. 1 Type Size and Style

3. 3. 2 General Formatting Rules

3. 3. 3 Margins

3. 3. 4 Pagination

Chapter 4. THE TEXT OF THE THESIS OR DISSERTATION (PDF file)

4. 1 Organization and Headings

4. 2 Documentation of Sources in the Text

4. 2. 1 Author-Date-Page Citations

4. 2. 2 Numbered Reference System

4. 2. 3 Notes (Foot- or End-) System

4. 2. 4 Notes Used in Combination With a Parenthetical System

Chapter 5. FRONT AND BACK MATTER (PDF file)

5. 1 Front Matter

5. 1. 1 Title Page

5. 1. 2 Permission-to-Copy Page

5. 1. 3 Signatory Page

5. 1. 4 Abstract

5. 1. 5 Dedication or Note of Indebtedness (optional)

5. 1. 6 Table of Contents

5. 1. 7 List of Figures and List of Tables (if any)

5. 1. 8 Preface (optional)

5. 1. 9 Acknowledgments (optional)

5. 1. 10 Epigraph or Frontispiece (optional)

5. 2 Back Matter

5. 2. 1 Appendix or Appendices

5. 2. 2 Bibliography or References

5. 2. 3 Vita (optional)

Chapter 6. TABLES AND FIGURES (PDF file)

6. 1 General Specifications

6. 2 Oversized Materials

6. 3 Photographs and Reproductions of Images

6. 4 Slides or a CD of the Author's Work

Chapter 7. COPYRIGHT and AUTHORSHIP (PDF file)

7. 1 Copyright for your Work

7. 2 Use of Materials Copyrighted by Others

7. 3 Special Copyright Problems for Art Theses

7. 4 Translations by the Author of Material Used

7. 5 Work Published by theThesis or Dissertation Author

7. 6 Classified or Patentable Material

7. 7 Listing and Publication Through University Microfilms International (UMI)

7. 8 Internet Dissemination

Chapter 8. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CASES (PDF file)

8. 1 Use of Human Subjects in Research

8. 2 Thesis of Dissertation in a Foreign Language

8. 3 Original Works

8. 4 Special Considerations for Some Arts Theses

8. 5 Collaborative Work That Will Appear in a Thesis or Dissertation

8. 6 Format for Journal/Book Publication; Thesis or Dissertation Presentation of an Actual Publication

Chapter 9. FORMAT FOR MFA THESES IN ARTISANRY, FINE ARTS, OR DESIGN (PDF file)

9. 1 Annotated Table of Contents

9. 2 Overview of the Modified Process and Requirements for MFA Theses

9. 3 Approval Process for MFA Theses

9. 4 Checklist of Items in the Modified Thesis

9. 5 Sample Pages

Chapter 10. GRADUATE CAPSTONES/PROJECTS TREATED LIKE THESES (PDF file)

Chapter 11. REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISSERTATION (PDF file)

11. 1 Changes to the Wording of Front Matter Pages

11. 2 Listing with UMI Dissertation Services

11. 3 Academic Policies for Doctoral Dissertations

11. 4 Professional Standards

Chapter 12. SOME COMMON TYPING AND FORMAT PROBLEMS: A FINAL CHECKLIST (PDF file)

Appendix A. REFERENCE WORKS FOR THESIS OR DISSERTATION PREPARATION (PDF file)

A. 1 General Manuals

A. 2 Specialized Manuals

A. 3 Handbooks of Grammar, Usage, and Writing Style

Appendix B. SAMPLE PAGES (PDF file)

B. 1 Title Page

B. 2 Permission-To-Copy Page

B. 3 Signatory Page

B. 4 Abstract

B. 5 Table of Contents