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Organizing and Formatting Your Thesis and Dissertation
Learn about overall organization of your thesis or dissertation. Then, find details for formatting your preliminaries, text, and supplementaries.
Overall Organization
A typical thesis consists of three main parts – preliminaries, text, and supplementaries. Each part is to be organized as explained below and in the order indicated below:
1. Preliminaries:
- Title page (required)
- Copyright page (required)
- Abstract (required) only one abstract allowed
- Acknowledgments (optional) located in the Preliminary Section only
- Preface (optional)
- Autobiography (optional)
- Dedication (optional)
- Table of Contents (required)
- List of Tables (optional)
- List of Figures (optional)
- List of Plates (optional)
- List of Symbols (optional)
- List of Keywords (optional)
- Other Preliminaries (optional) such as Definition of Terms
3. Supplementaries:
- References or bibliography (optional)
- Appendices (optional)
- Glossary (optional)
- List of Abbreviations (optional)
Preliminaries
These are the general requirements for all preliminary pages.
- Preliminary pages are numbered with lower case Roman numerals.
- Page numbers are ½” from the bottom of the page and centered.
- The copyright page is included in the manuscript immediately after the title page and is not assigned a page number nor counted.
- The abstract page is numbered with the Roman numeral “ii”.
- The remaining preliminary pages are arranged as listed under “Organizing and Formatting the Thesis/Dissertation” and numbered consecutively.
- Headings for all preliminary pages must be centered in all capital letters 1” from the top of the page.
- Do not bold the headings of the preliminary pages.
A sample Thesis title page pdf is available here , and a sample of a Dissertation title page pdf is available here.
Refer to the sample page as you read through the format requirements for the title page.
- Do not use bold.
- Center all text except the advisor and committee information.
The heading “ Thesis ” or “ Dissertation ” is in all capital letters, centered one inch from the top of the page.
- Your title must be in all capital letters, double spaced and centered.
- Your title on the title page must match the title on your GS30 – Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form
Submitted by block
Divide this section exactly as shown on the sample page. One blank line must separate each line of text.
- Submitted by
- School of Advanced Materials Discovery
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Graduate Degree Program in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Graduate Degree Program in Ecology
If your department name begins with “School of”, list as:
- School of Education
- School of Music, Theatre and Dance
- School of Social Work
If you have questions about the correct name of your department or degree, consult your department. Areas of Study or specializations within a program are not listed on the Title Page.
Degree and Graduating Term block
- In partial fulfillment of the requirements
- For the Degree of
- Colorado State University
- Fort Collins, Colorado (do not abbreviate Colorado)
Committee block
- Master’s students will use the heading Master’s Committee:
- Doctoral students will use the heading Doctoral Committee:
- The Master’s Committee and Doctoral Committee headings begin at the left margin.
- One blank line separates the committee heading and the advisor section.
- One blank line separates the advisor and committee section.
- Advisor and committee member names are indented approximately half an inch from the left margin.
- Titles before or after the names of your advisor and your members are not permitted (Examples – Dr., Professor, Ph.D.).
Copyright Page
- A sample copyright page pdf is available here.
- A copyright page is required.
- A copyright page is included in the manuscript immediately after the title page.
- This page is not assigned a number nor counted.
- Center text vertically and horizontally.
- A sample abstract page pdf is available here – refer to the sample page as you read through the format requirements for the abstract.
- Only one abstract is permitted.
- The heading “ Abstract ” is in all capital letters, centered one inch from the top of the page.
- Three blank lines (single-spaced) must be between the “ Abstract ” heading and your title.
- Your title must be in all capital letters and centered.
- The title must match the title on your Title Page and the GS30 – Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form
- Three blank lines (single-spaced) must be between the title and your text.
- The text of your abstract must be double-spaced.
- The first page of the abstract is numbered with a small Roman numeral ii.
Table of Contents
- A sample Table of Contents page pdf is available.
- The heading “ Table of Contents ” is in all capital letters centered one inch from the top of the page.
- Three blank lines (single-spaced) follow the heading.
- List all parts of the document (except the title page) and the page numbers on which each part begins.
- The titles of all parts are worded exactly as they appear in the document.
- Titles and headings and the page numbers on which they begin are separated by a row of dot leaders.
- Major headings are aligned flush with the left margin.
- Page numbers are aligned flush with the right margin.
The text of a thesis features an introduction and several chapters, sections and subsections. Text may also include parenthetical references, footnotes, or references to the bibliography or endnotes.
Any references to journal publications, authors, contributions, etc. on your chapter pages or major heading pages should be listed as a footnote .
- The entire document is 8.5” x 11” (letter) size.
- Pages may be in landscape position for figures and tables that do not fit in “portrait” position.
- Choose one type style (font) and font size and use it throughout the text of your thesis. Examples: Times New Roman and Arial.
- Font sizes should be between 10 point and 12 point.
- Font color must be black.
- Hyperlinked text must be in blue. If you hyperlink more than one line of text, such as the entire table of contents, leave the text black.
- Margins are one inch on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
- Always continue the text to the bottom margin except at the end of a chapter.
- Please see preliminary page requirements .
- Body and references are numbered with Arabic numerals beginning with the first page of text (numbered 1).
- Page numbers must be centered ½” from the bottom of the page.
Major Headings
- A sample page pdf for major headings and subheadings is available here.
- Use consistent style for major headings.
- Three blank lines (single-spaced) need to be between the major heading and your text.
- Each chapter is started on a new page.
- The References or Bibliography heading is a major heading and the formatting needs to match chapter headings.
Subheadings
- A sample page pdf for major headings and subheadings is available here .
- Style for subheadings is optional but the style should be consistent throughout.
- Subheadings within a chapter (or section) do not begin on a new page unless the preceding page is filled. Continue the text to the bottom of the page unless at the end of a chapter.
- Subheadings at the bottom of a page require two lines of text following the heading and at least two lines of text on the next page.
Running Head
Do not insert a running head.
When dividing paragraphs, at least two lines of text should appear at the bottom of the page and at least two lines of text on the next page.
Hyphenation
The last word on a page may not be divided. No more than three lines in succession may end with hyphens. Divide words as indicated in a standard dictionary.
- The text of the thesis is double-spaced.
- Bibliography or list of reference entries and data within large tables may be single-spaced. Footnotes should be single spaced.
- Footnotes and bibliography or list of reference entries are separated by double-spacing.
- Quoted material of more than three lines is indented and single-spaced. Quoted material that is three lines or fewer may be single-spaced for emphasis.
Poems should be double-spaced with triple-spacing between stanzas. Stanzas may be centered if lines are short.
- Consult a style manual approved by your department for samples of footnotes.
- Footnotes are numbered consecutively throughout the entire thesis.
- Footnotes appear at the bottom of the page on which the reference is made.
- Footnotes are single-spaced.
- Consult a style manual approved by your department for samples of endnotes.
- Endnotes are numbered consecutively throughout the entire thesis.
- Endnotes may be placed at the end of each chapter or following the last page of text.
- The form for an endnote is the same as a footnote. Type the heading “endnote”.
Tables and Figures
- Tables and figures should follow immediately after first mentioned in the text or on the next page.
- If they are placed on the next page, continue the text to the bottom of the preceding page.
- Do not wrap text around tables or figures. Text can go above and/or below.
- If more clarity is provided by placing tables and figures at the end of chapters or at the end of the text, this format is also acceptable.
- Tables and Figures are placed before references.
- Any diagram, drawing, graph, chart, map, photograph, or other type of illustration is presented in the thesis as a figure.
- All tables and figures must conform to margin requirements.
- Images can be resized to fit within margins
- Table captions go above tables.
- Figure captions go below figures.
- Captions must be single spaced.
Landscape Tables and Figures
- Large tables or figures can be placed on the page landscape or broadside orientation.
- Landscape tables and figures should face the right margin (unbound side).
- The top margin must be the same as on a regular page.
- Page numbers for landscape or broadside tables or figures are placed on the 11” side.
Supplementaries
These are the general requirements for all supplementary pages.
- Supplementary pages are arranged as listed under “Organizing and Formatting the Thesis/Dissertation” and numbered consecutively.
- Headings for all supplementary pages are major headings and the formatting style needs to match chapter headings.
References or Bibliography
- The References or Bibliography heading is always a major heading and the formatting style needs to match chapter headings.
- References or Bibliography are ordered after each chapter, or at the end of the text.
- References or Bibliography must start on a new page from the chapter text.
- References are aligned flush with the left margin.
- The style for references should follow the format appropriate for the field of study.
- The style used must be consistent throughout the thesis.
- Appendices are optional and used for supplementary material.
- The Appendices heading is a major heading and the formatting style needs to match chapter headings.
- As an option the appendix may be introduced with a cover page bearing only the title centered vertically and horizontally on the page. The content of the appendix then begins on the second page with the standard one inch top margin.
- Quality and format should be consistent with requirements for other parts of the thesis including margins.
- Page numbers used in the appendix must continue from the main text.
A Foreign Language Thesis
Occasionally, theses are written in languages other than English. In such cases, an English translation of the title and abstract must be included in the document.
- Submit one title page in the non-English language (no page number printed).
- Submit one title page in English (no page number printed).
- Submit one abstract in the non-English language (page number is ii).
- Submit one abstract in English (page number is numbered consecutively from previous page – example: if the last page of the abstract in the foreign language is page ii the first page of the abstract in English is numbered page iii).
Multipart Thesis
In some departments, a student may do research on two or more generally related areas which would be difficult to combine into a single well-organized thesis. The solution is the multi-part thesis.
- Each part is considered a separate unit, with its own chapters, bibliography or list of references, and appendix (optional); or it may have a combined bibliography or list of references and appendix.
- A single abstract is required.
- The pages of a multi-part thesis are numbered consecutively throughout the entire thesis, not through each part (therefore, the first page of Part II is not page 1).
- The chapter numbering begins with Chapter 1 for each part, or the chapters may be numbered consecutively.
- Pagination is consecutive throughout all parts, including numbered separation sheets between parts.
- Each part may be preceded by a separation sheet listing the appropriate number and title.
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Create opportunities for your future with your Honors Thesis.
All honors students end their program with an honors thesis: a sustained, independent research project in a student’s field of study. the thesis is an opportunity to work on unique research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. it often provides a writing sample for graduate school, and is also something you can share with employers to show what kind of work you can do. , what is an honors thesis.
Most of your work in college involves learning information and ideas generated by other people. When you write a thesis, you are engaging with previous work, but also adding new knowledge to your field. That means you have to know what's already been done--what counts as established knowledge; what's the current state of research; what methods and kinds of evidence are acceptable; what debates are going on. (Usually, you'll recount that knowledge in a review of the literature.) Then, you need to form a research question that you can answer given your available skills, resources, and time (so, not "What is love?" but "How are ideas about love different between college freshmen and seniors?"). With your advisor, you'll plan the method you will use to answer it, which might involve lab work, field work, surveys, interviews, secondary research, textual analysis, or something else--it will depend upon your question and your field. Once your research is carried out, you'll write a substantial paper (usually 20-50 pages) according to the standards of your field. Your thesis must count for at least 4 credits (some majors require that the thesis be completed over 2 semesters, and some require more than 4 credits).
What do theses look like?
The exact structure will vary by discipline, and your thesis advisor should provide you with an outline. As a rough guideline, we would expect to see something like the following:
1. Introduction 2. Review of the literature 3. Methods 4. Results 5. Analysis 6. Conclusion 7. Bibliography or works cited
In 2012, we began digitally archiving Honors theses. Students are encouraged to peruse the Honors Thesis Repository to see what past students' work has looked like. Use the link below and type your major in the search field on the left to find relevant examples. Older Honors theses are available in the Special Collections & Archives department at Dimond Library.
Browse Previous Theses
Will my thesis count as my capstone?
Most majors accept an Honors Thesis as fulfilling the Capstone requirement. However, there are exceptions. In some majors, the thesis counts as a major elective, and in a few, it is an elective that does not fulfill major requirements. Your major advisor and your Honors advisor can help you figure out how your thesis will count. Please note that while in many majors the thesis counts as the capstone, the converse does not necessarily apply. There are many capstone experiences that do not take the form of an Honors thesis.
Can I do a poster and presentation for my thesis?
No. While you do need to present your thesis (see below), a poster and presentation are not a thesis.
How do I choose my thesis advisor?
The best thesis advisor is an experienced researcher, familiar with disciplinary standards for research and writing, with expertise in your area of interest. You might connect with a thesis advisor during Honors coursework, but Honors advisors can assist students who are having trouble identifying an advisor. You should approach and confirm your thesis advisor before the semester in which your research will begin.
What if I need funds for my research?
The Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research offers research grants, including summer support. During the academic year, students registered in credit-bearing thesis courses may apply for an Undergraduate Research Award for up to $600 in research expenses (no stipend). Students who are not otherwise registered in a credit-bearing course for their thesis research may enroll in INCO 790: Advanced Research Experience, which offers up to $200 for research expenses.
What if I need research materials for a lengthy period?
No problem! Honors Students can access Extended Time borrowing privileges at Dimond Library, which are otherwise reserved for faculty and graduate students. Email [email protected] with note requesting "extended borrowing privileges" and we'll work with the Library to extend your privileges.
Can I get support to stay on track?
Absolutely! Thesis-writers have an opportunity to join a support group during the challenging and sometimes isolating period of writing a thesis. Learn more about thesis support here .
When should I complete my thesis?
Register for a Senior Honors Thesis course (often numbered 799) in the spring and/or fall of your Senior year.
This “course” is an independent study, overseen by your Thesis Advisor. Your advisor sets the standards, due dates, and grades for your project. You must earn at least a B to qualify for Honors.
What happens with my completed thesis?
Present your thesis.
All students must publicly present their research prior to graduation. Many present at the Undergraduate Research Conference in April; other departmentally-approved public events are also acceptable.
Publish your thesis:
Honors students are asked to make their thesis papers available on scholars.unh.edu/honors/ . This creates a resource for future students and other researchers, and also helps students professionalize their online personas.
These theses are publicly available online. If a student or their advisor prefers not to make the work available, they may upload an abstract and/or excerpts from the work instead.
Students may also publish research in Inquiry , UNH's undergraduate research journal.
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Honors program requirements: an overview.
Honors@CSU is designed to complement and enhance a student’s degree to promote interdisciplinary awareness, and to support research and creative endeavors. Honors encourages motivated students to enhance their academic experience through the Honors curriculum, which consists of Honors seminars, Honors courses within majors/minors, and the Honors thesis. There are two pathways through the curriculum that are designed to meet various student needs.
Curriculuar Pathways
Aucc pathway: track 1.
All first-year students will begin as Track 1 students. This track emphasizes Honors seminars as a way to not only meet programmatic goals, but also to satisfy the majority of the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements. Students will also complete two Honors courses within their discipline(s) as well as an Honors thesis.
Curriculum for Honors Track 1 Students
26 credits total, with most counting toward either degree or AUCC requirements
Series of five interdisciplinary Honors seminars:
- HONR 192 (4 credits), taken in the first-year Fall semester.
- HONR 193 (3 credits), taken in the first-year Spring semester.
- HONR 292 (3 credits), taken in a student’s second year.
- HONR 392 (3 credits), taken in a student’s third year.
- HONR 492 (3 credits), taken in a student’s fourth year.
Talk to your Honors advisor if you need to adjust this timeline to account for early graduation, study abroad, etc.
- Two discipline-specific and Honors-designated courses at the upper division (6 credits)
- Honors thesis project
HONR 399: Pre-Thesis (1 credit) HONR 499: Thesis (3 credits)
Your Honors advisor can help you decide on the best timeline for scheduling your thesis courses.
Departmental Honors Pathway: Track 2
Current CSU students, transfer students, or Track 1 students who have advisor approval will follow Track 2. These students have often completed the majority of their AUCC requirements, so Track 2 places more emphasis on Honors coursework with a student’s major/minor curriculum(s) . All Honors students will complete an Honors thesis.
Curriculum for Honors Track 2 Students
25 or 26 credits total, with most counting toward either degree or AUCC requirements
- One interdisciplinary Honors seminar:
This seminar has three series: A, B, and C. Each series can fulfill one of three AUCC requirements: Non-Lab Science, Arts & Humanities, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion respectively. Work with your Honors advisor to determine which choice is best for your needs.
- Six* discipline-specific and Honors-designated courses at the upper division (18 credits*)
Program Objectives / Competencies
Honors@CSU promotes interdisciplinary awareness, practices engaged critical thinking and the application of creative solutions to complex problems, and insists upon effective communication of ideas all while maintaining and developing a level of professionalism that is reflective of the Honors community.
Professionalism
Students will demonstrate the ability to act ethically and positively to foster a supportive community both in an instructional environment as well as a co-curricular environment. Students will develop their emotional intelligence and refine their interpersonal skills to work effectively with others toward common goals.
Interdisciplinarity
Students will integrate diverse ways of knowing , perspectives, experiences, and skills when approaching a topic, issue, or argument. Students will practice comparing, contrasting, and interpreting relationships between multiple disciplines. Students will identify points of intersection across differences and use those intersections to both inform and transform knowledge.
Critical Thinking
Students will engage in pursuits that create new knowledge and contribute to one or more scholarly areas. This includes the ability to:
- advance a position with a specific thesis or hypothesis.
- provide conclusions that acknowledge the complexities of an issue.
- support research with sound claims, logical reasoning, and sufficient evidence.
Creative Solutions
Students will apply creative problem-solving skills to generate innovative solutions, adapting to new challenges. Students will exercise curiosity when approaching a challenge: asking questions, exploring different perspectives, and seeking new information. Students will explore unconventional solutions, including designing projects as a response to flexible guidelines and goals.
Communication
Students will develop theoretical and practical communication skills, including the following:
- create messages appropriate to an audience, purpose, and context.
- deliver effective formal presentations in front of live audiences.
- demonstrate proficiency in effective written argument, including academic writing.
Other Expectations
As students work through their Honors curricular pathway, they are expected to uphold the following to remain in good standing in the program:
- uphold commitment to academic integrity as defined in CSU’s Student Conduct Code .
- A 3.5 GPA or higher will result in the Honors designation on the final transcript and diploma.
- actively work toward program completion.
If any student is struggling to meet these expectations, please meet with an Honors advisor. They are here to help and support you in successfully navigating your path through Honors@CSU.
Chart your path
Honors seminars, departmental honors courses, honors contracts, honors thesis, ready to begin the adventure apply to honors@csu, first-year applicants.
Discover what the application process is for students who will be starting their first-year at CSU.
Current CSU Students
Current CSU students are also encouraged to apply to Honors@CSU.
Transfer Students
We are excited to welcome transfer students at CSU, and Honors is a possibility for you.
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Honors students will work very closely with the Honors Thesis Adviser throughout the Honors Thesis experience, relying on them to guide the direction of the creative work, review and edit the student's writing, and assist the Honors Student with preparing for the Honors Thesis Formal Oral Presentation.
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enjoyable and enriching process. The Honors Thesis, HONR 499, is supervised by at least two Colorado State University faculty members, an Honors Thesis Adviser and at least one Honors Thesis Committee Member. Honors Theses can be created in a variety of formats. All Honors Theses include a formal written component and a Formal Oral Presentation.
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Master's theses and doctoral dissertations are electronically archived by the Libraries and ProQuest/UMI. General information on copyrights, publication, and embargos may be found in the Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide . As a public institution, CSU exposes bibliographic information about theses and dissertations on the Internet for purposes of discovery and retrieval. One of the ...
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