TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................... ii
1. Definitions of Theses and Dissertations .......................................................................... 1
2. Responsibilities of Advisors and Degree Candidates ..................................................... 1
Turnitin.com – A Research Resource Tool ......................................................................... 1
3. Legal Issues ........................................................................................................................ 2
Federal Regulations Regarding Research Activities........................................................... 2
Copyright Law and Fair Use ............................................................................................... 2
Copyright Registration ........................................................................................................ 3
4. Style and Documentation ................................................................................................. 3
Selecting the Style Manual ................................................................................................. 3
Forms of Documentation .................................................................................................... 3
The Proposal ....................................................................................................................... 4
Dedications and Acknowledgments .................................................................................... 4
The Abstract ........................................................................................................................ 5
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 5
Bibliographies and Reference Lists .................................................................................... 6
The Appendix...................................................................................................................... 6
5. Formatting the Final Copy ............................................................................................... 6
Order of Pages..................................................................................................................... 7
Pagination ........................................................................................................................... 7
Margins ............................................................................................................................... 7
Spacing ................................................................................................................................ 7
Word Processing Regulations ............................................................................................. 8
6. Preparing Illustrations ..................................................................................................... 8
Tables and Figures .............................................................................................................. 8
7. Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation Online ................................................................. 10
Filing Procedure ................................................................................................................ 10
Required Certification ....................................................................................................... 10
Publication Fee.................................................................................................................. 10
Creating an Account ......................................................................................................... 10
The Submission Process ................................................................................................... 10
Final Submission Review ................................................................................................. 11
Payment and Confirmation ............................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................. 13
Example No. 1 – Title Page .......................................................................................................... 14
Example No. 2 – Committee Approval Form ................................................................................ 15
Example No. 3 – Decimal System Headings and Subheadings .................................................... 16
Example No. 4 – Multi-Level Headings and Subheadings ........................................................... 17
Example No. 5 – Table Headings ................................................................................................. 18
Example No. 6 – Figure Captions................................................................................................. 19