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What are "not to do" in thesis writing?


1.       Do not put running headings on each page throughout the text; only list the heading once.
2.       Do not put parenthesis around page number [i.e., (1)].
3.       Do not list the Abstract in the table of Contents.
4.       Be sure you have an Abstract page.
5.       There are three acceptable ways to paginate an Appendix.

a.       Center “Appendix A” on a sheet of paper with the page number at the bottom center and the page numbers for the information contained in Appendix A in the upper right-hand corner.
b.      Type “Appendix A” one inch from the top on your first page of information with the page number centered at the bottom and additional pages in Appendix A with the page number in the upper right-hand corner.
c.       Center “APPENDICES” on a blank page with the page number at the bottom center. All following appendix pages must be numbered at the top right.

6.       Projects may have a second reader if desired. These may have a third reader if desired. The optional reader in both cases does not have to be a faculty member; could be an expert in the field or from another University. However, the Program Chair will need to send the Graduate Dean a memorandum requesting approval of the individual and enclosing the individual’s curriculum vitae. You will need to submit a current copy of a potential reader’s curriculum vitae for approval prior to initiating your project or thesis.
7.       If you are looking for a typist - we have a list of typists. We don’t necessarily endorse any of them. We will put anyone on the list that notifies us they are interested in typing thesis/projects.
8.       Don’t rely on typists for the format. Check it out yourself, or call the Director of your research if you have any questions.

Good luck and enjoy your research.


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