DOCUMENT ORDER AND CONTENTS 

The appropriate order for the thesis/dissertation is: 

Title Page

Two copies of this page should be included with the final document.  See attached examples. 

Copyright Notice Page

A copyright page must be included following the title page if a request for registration for copyright has been made.  See example. 

Dedication Page (Optional) 

Abstract

A second unnumbered copy of the abstract should be included with the final document.  A thesis abstract must be 150 words or less; a dissertation abstract must be 350 words or less.  University Microfilms will include only the maximum number of words.  The abstract should provide a succinct summary of the text and contain a) statement of the problem, b) procedures and/or methodology, c) results, and d) conclusion.  (Content may vary according to discipline).  Since the abstract will be published in Dissertation Abstracts International or Masters Abstracts International without editing or revision, it must appear on one side of the page only and must be double spaced.  Formulas, symbols, and foreign words and phrases must be printed clearly and accurately.  Mathematical formulas, diagrams, and other illustrative materials are not recommended for the printed abstract. 

Preface (Optional) 

Acknowledgments (Optional) 

Table of Contents

Every thesis/dissertation must contain a table of contents and, if appropriate, a list of tables, maps, and/or illustrations.  See examples in Turabian’s Manual. 

List of Tables 

List of Illustrations (include all figures, maps, etc. with titles and page references) 

Text

Begin page numbering with 1 

Appendices 

Bibliography