thesis/dissertation format approval

All theses/dissertations and equivalent documents are required to meet a certain standard as a recognizable product of ASU. Your committee, department and the Graduate College expect to see evidence of careful attention to style and format in the document that you present as part of your culminating experience.

Format review is a university requirement. It exists to ensure your document adheres to specific requirements (such as title page, margins, etc.)

Format Review is also a preparation for future publications – this review process will give you experience in using basic editing and manuscript preparation techniques that most professional and post-graduate careers will expect.

Please see the links below to find all the information you will need on how to format your document, submit your document for format review, and complete the format review process.

• Formatting Your Document
• Format Review Process
• What Happens after my Format is Approved?
• Frequently Asked Questions