Dissertation/Thesis Hints and Helps
HINTS
Formatting
Margins: The basic margins are 1" on top, bottom, and right, and 1.5" on left to
allow for binding. Preliminary pages and the first page of each chapter should
have a 2" top margin. If your technical software program does not allow
this, check with the Graduate School Office.
Justification: Whether or not to justify is the choice of the student and the
committee.
Page numbers:
Preliminary pages: Lowercase Roman numerals are used on preliminary pages, and
these are at the bottom center (page numbering can almost without exception be
done by the software). The abstract and the signature page are not numbered.
ALL pages are counted.
Text pages: Page number should appear bottom center on first pages of chapters.
All other page numbers should appear at the top right margin.
Spacing: If both chapter headings and chapter titles are used, it is recommended
that there be a triple space between heading and title and double space between
title and text. Spacing should be consistent.
Style: Whatever style is accepted for the discipline in which the thesis is
written is acceptable. Again, usage should be consistent.
Paper must be of "archival
quality." Minimum requirements are that the paper be |
:
white
8.5" x 11"
unlined
at least 25% rag or cotton content
at least 20 pound weight
Use of Arkansas State University
stationery is prohibited.
