Document Sequence
*Optional sections
- Title Page
- Copyright*
- Abstract
- Dedication*
- Acknowledgements
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables
- List of Figures
- Other lists*
- Preface*
- Main Text
- Notes*
- References
- Appendix*
- Biographical Sketch*
Sequence Checklist
Margins
- 1.25 inch margins on the left/right
- 1 inch margins at the top/bottom
Font/Text
- Same font size/type throughout
- Endnotes/footnotes can be smaller
- Review the format manual for specific guidance
Title Page
- Structure should match the sample on page 5 of the format manual
Abstract
- Begins on page i
- Cannot exceed 350 words
- Acronyms/abbreviations written out fully
Dedication/Acknowledgments
- Cannot exceed 3 pages total
- Double spaced, text may be centered
- Dedication title not required
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER and Page headers at the top of all pages
- Chapter titles in ALL CAPS
- Subheadings are indented and title case
- Double spaced text
- Each title/subheading followed by leader dots and a page number
- No bold, italics, or underline
- Include APPENDIX subheading above appendix titles listed by letter/roman numeral and in ALL CAPS
Pagination
- Preliminary pages, references and optional sections should have a title that is centered, ALL CAPS, and touches the 1 inch margin at the top of the page
- Lowercase roman numerals used for preliminary pages (Abstract to Lists)
- Main text begins on page 1
- Page numbers rest upon 1 inch margin at the bottom of the page
Lists (Tables, Figures, etc.)
- Include Table/Figure and Page headers on all pages (format manual page 11)
- No bold, italics, or underlining of text
- All captions in title case
- Tables/Figures in main text must fit within the margins; if horizontal, the page number should be on the left side and turned 90° clockwise
References (Comprehensive)
- Single spaced with a single space between each reference
Appendix (*Optional)
- Each appendix should have a cover page that is blank except for the title in ALL CAPS designated by letter or roman numeral and a page number
- If applicable: IRB approval/exemption
- If applicable: permission for previously published articles
Biographical Sketch (*Optional)
- One single-space paragraph
- No bold, italics, or underlining