The following templates are available in Microsoft Word. Use these templates and guidelines to properly format thesis and
dissertation preliminary pages. Consult the Thesis and Dissertation Handbook to make sure that the document is formatted properly.
Use this checklist to determine if you have completed all the necessary parts of the document. Remember to check that pages are numbered properly,
if there is no copyright page included, the abstract page should be numbered (ii). Please remember to check all spacing and
numbering before submitting the document.
The following templates are formatted using 12 point, Times New Roman. If a different font is desired, the document must be
unlocked. To unlock a document in Microsoft Word, select Tools from the menu bar and then select "Unprotect Document." Now
the document can be edited and the font can be changed to one of your preference. Please be aware that by unlocking the document
and changing the font, the document spacing may change. Make sure the pages meet all spacing and formatting requirements when
printed.
By using the templates below, the required pagination will be retained. It is suggested that you save each of the documents
to your desktop or disk before making any modifications.
Helpful Hint - DO NOT combine these pages in your word processing program. Convert each document to PDF format separately
and then combine pages as appropriate into one PDF document using Insert Pages under the Document menu in Adobe Acrobat.
By using the templates below, the required pagination will be retained. It is suggested that you save each of the documents
to your desktop or disk before making any modifications.