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• disquisition

a formal, lengthy exposition of a topic

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A dissertation is a long piece of writing that uses research to bring to light an original idea. Don't go to grad school unless you're prepared to write, say, a 300-page dissertation on some topic.

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• noun a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree synonyms: thesis see more see less type of: tractate , treatise a formal exposition

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Dissertation Structure & Layout 101: How to structure your dissertation, thesis or research project.

By: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | July 2019

So, you’ve got a decent understanding of what a dissertation is , you’ve chosen your topic and hopefully you’ve received approval for your research proposal . Awesome! Now its time to start the actual dissertation or thesis writing journey.

To craft a high-quality document, the very first thing you need to understand is dissertation structure . In this post, we’ll walk you through the generic dissertation structure and layout, step by step. We’ll start with the big picture, and then zoom into each chapter to briefly discuss the core contents. If you’re just starting out on your research journey, you should start with this post, which covers the big-picture process of how to write a dissertation or thesis .

*The Caveat *

In this post, we’ll be discussing a traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout, which is generally used for social science research across universities, whether in the US, UK, Europe or Australia. However, some universities may have small variations on this structure (extra chapters, merged chapters, slightly different ordering, etc).

So, always check with your university if they have a prescribed structure or layout that they expect you to work with. If not, it’s safe to assume the structure we’ll discuss here is suitable. And even if they do have a prescribed structure, you’ll still get value from this post as we’ll explain the core contents of each section.  

Overview: S tructuring a dissertation or thesis

• Acknowledgements page
• Abstract (or executive summary)
• Table of contents , list of figures and tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Literature review
• Chapter 3: Methodology
• Chapter 4: Results
• Chapter 5: Discussion
• Chapter 6: Conclusion
• Reference list

As I mentioned, some universities will have slight variations on this structure. For example, they want an additional “personal reflection chapter”, or they might prefer the results and discussion chapter to be merged into one. Regardless, the overarching flow will always be the same, as this flow reflects the research process , which we discussed here – i.e.:

• The introduction chapter presents the core research question and aims .
• The literature review chapter assesses what the current research says about this question.
• The methodology, results and discussion chapters go about undertaking new research about this question.
• The conclusion chapter (attempts to) answer the core research question .

In other words, the dissertation structure and layout reflect the research process of asking a well-defined question(s), investigating, and then answering the question – see below.

To restate that – the structure and layout of a dissertation reflect the flow of the overall research process . This is essential to understand, as each chapter will make a lot more sense if you “get” this concept. If you’re not familiar with the research process, read this post before going further.

Right. Now that we’ve covered the big picture, let’s dive a little deeper into the details of each section and chapter. Oh and by the way, you can also grab our free dissertation/thesis template here to help speed things up.

The title page of your dissertation is the very first impression the marker will get of your work, so it pays to invest some time thinking about your title. But what makes for a good title? A strong title needs to be 3 things:

• Succinct (not overly lengthy or verbose)
• Specific (not vague or ambiguous)
• Representative of the research you’re undertaking (clearly linked to your research questions)

Typically, a good title includes mention of the following:

• The broader area of the research (i.e. the overarching topic)
• The specific focus of your research (i.e. your specific context)
• Indication of research design (e.g. quantitative , qualitative , or  mixed methods ).

For example:

A quantitative investigation [research design] into the antecedents of organisational trust [broader area] in the UK retail forex trading market [specific context/area of focus].

Again, some universities may have specific requirements regarding the format and structure of the title, so it’s worth double-checking expectations with your institution (if there’s no mention in the brief or study material).

Acknowledgements

This page provides you with an opportunity to say thank you to those who helped you along your research journey. Generally, it’s optional (and won’t count towards your marks), but it is academic best practice to include this.

So, who do you say thanks to? Well, there’s no prescribed requirements, but it’s common to mention the following people:

• Your dissertation supervisor or committee.
• Any professors, lecturers or academics that helped you understand the topic or methodologies.
• Any tutors, mentors or advisors.
• Your family and friends, especially spouse (for adult learners studying part-time).

There’s no need for lengthy rambling. Just state who you’re thankful to and for what (e.g. thank you to my supervisor, John Doe, for his endless patience and attentiveness) – be sincere. In terms of length, you should keep this to a page or less.

Abstract or executive summary

The dissertation abstract (or executive summary for some degrees) serves to provide the first-time reader (and marker or moderator) with a big-picture view of your research project. It should give them an understanding of the key insights and findings from the research, without them needing to read the rest of the report – in other words, it should be able to stand alone .

For it to stand alone, your abstract should cover the following key points (at a minimum):

• Your research questions and aims – what key question(s) did your research aim to answer?
• Your methodology – how did you go about investigating the topic and finding answers to your research question(s)?
• Your findings – following your own research, what did do you discover?
• Your conclusions – based on your findings, what conclusions did you draw? What answers did you find to your research question(s)?

So, in much the same way the dissertation structure mimics the research process, your abstract or executive summary should reflect the research process, from the initial stage of asking the original question to the final stage of answering that question.

In practical terms, it’s a good idea to write this section up last , once all your core chapters are complete. Otherwise, you’ll end up writing and rewriting this section multiple times (just wasting time). For a step by step guide on how to write a strong executive summary, check out this post .

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Table of contents

This section is straightforward. You’ll typically present your table of contents (TOC) first, followed by the two lists – figures and tables. I recommend that you use Microsoft Word’s automatic table of contents generator to generate your TOC. If you’re not familiar with this functionality, the video below explains it simply:

If you find that your table of contents is overly lengthy, consider removing one level of depth. Oftentimes, this can be done without detracting from the usefulness of the TOC.

Right, now that the “admin” sections are out of the way, its time to move on to your core chapters. These chapters are the heart of your dissertation and are where you’ll earn the marks. The first chapter is the introduction chapter – as you would expect, this is the time to introduce your research…

It’s important to understand that even though you’ve provided an overview of your research in your abstract, your introduction needs to be written as if the reader has not read that (remember, the abstract is essentially a standalone document). So, your introduction chapter needs to start from the very beginning, and should address the following questions:

• What will you be investigating (in plain-language, big picture-level)?
• Why is that worth investigating? How is it important to academia or business? How is it sufficiently original?
• What are your research aims and research question(s)? Note that the research questions can sometimes be presented at the end of the literature review (next chapter).
• What is the scope of your study? In other words, what will and won’t you cover ?
• How will you approach your research? In other words, what methodology will you adopt?
• How will you structure your dissertation? What are the core chapters and what will you do in each of them?

These are just the bare basic requirements for your intro chapter. Some universities will want additional bells and whistles in the intro chapter, so be sure to carefully read your brief or consult your research supervisor.

If done right, your introduction chapter will set a clear direction for the rest of your dissertation. Specifically, it will make it clear to the reader (and marker) exactly what you’ll be investigating, why that’s important, and how you’ll be going about the investigation. Conversely, if your introduction chapter leaves a first-time reader wondering what exactly you’ll be researching, you’ve still got some work to do.

Now that you’ve set a clear direction with your introduction chapter, the next step is the literature review . In this section, you will analyse the existing research (typically academic journal articles and high-quality industry publications), with a view to understanding the following questions:

• What does the literature currently say about the topic you’re investigating?
• Is the literature lacking or well established? Is it divided or in disagreement?
• How does your research fit into the bigger picture?
• How does your research contribute something original?
• How does the methodology of previous studies help you develop your own?

Depending on the nature of your study, you may also present a conceptual framework towards the end of your literature review, which you will then test in your actual research.

Again, some universities will want you to focus on some of these areas more than others, some will have additional or fewer requirements, and so on. Therefore, as always, its important to review your brief and/or discuss with your supervisor, so that you know exactly what’s expected of your literature review chapter.

Now that you’ve investigated the current state of knowledge in your literature review chapter and are familiar with the existing key theories, models and frameworks, its time to design your own research. Enter the methodology chapter – the most “science-ey” of the chapters…

In this chapter, you need to address two critical questions:

• Exactly HOW will you carry out your research (i.e. what is your intended research design)?
• Exactly WHY have you chosen to do things this way (i.e. how do you justify your design)?

Remember, the dissertation part of your degree is first and foremost about developing and demonstrating research skills . Therefore, the markers want to see that you know which methods to use, can clearly articulate why you’ve chosen then, and know how to deploy them effectively.

Importantly, this chapter requires detail – don’t hold back on the specifics. State exactly what you’ll be doing, with who, when, for how long, etc. Moreover, for every design choice you make, make sure you justify it.

In practice, you will likely end up coming back to this chapter once you’ve undertaken all your data collection and analysis, and revise it based on changes you made during the analysis phase. This is perfectly fine. Its natural for you to add an additional analysis technique, scrap an old one, etc based on where your data lead you. Of course, I’m talking about small changes here – not a fundamental switch from qualitative to quantitative, which will likely send your supervisor in a spin!

You’ve now collected your data and undertaken your analysis, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. In this chapter, you’ll present the raw results of your analysis . For example, in the case of a quant study, you’ll present the demographic data, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics , etc.

Typically, Chapter 4 is simply a presentation and description of the data, not a discussion of the meaning of the data. In other words, it’s descriptive, rather than analytical – the meaning is discussed in Chapter 5. However, some universities will want you to combine chapters 4 and 5, so that you both present and interpret the meaning of the data at the same time. Check with your institution what their preference is.

Now that you’ve presented the data analysis results, its time to interpret and analyse them. In other words, its time to discuss what they mean, especially in relation to your research question(s).

What you discuss here will depend largely on your chosen methodology. For example, if you’ve gone the quantitative route, you might discuss the relationships between variables . If you’ve gone the qualitative route, you might discuss key themes and the meanings thereof. It all depends on what your research design choices were.

Most importantly, you need to discuss your results in relation to your research questions and aims, as well as the existing literature. What do the results tell you about your research questions? Are they aligned with the existing research or at odds? If so, why might this be? Dig deep into your findings and explain what the findings suggest, in plain English.

The final chapter – you’ve made it! Now that you’ve discussed your interpretation of the results, its time to bring it back to the beginning with the conclusion chapter . In other words, its time to (attempt to) answer your original research question s (from way back in chapter 1). Clearly state what your conclusions are in terms of your research questions. This might feel a bit repetitive, as you would have touched on this in the previous chapter, but its important to bring the discussion full circle and explicitly state your answer(s) to the research question(s).

Next, you’ll typically discuss the implications of your findings . In other words, you’ve answered your research questions – but what does this mean for the real world (or even for academia)? What should now be done differently, given the new insight you’ve generated?

Lastly, you should discuss the limitations of your research, as well as what this means for future research in the area. No study is perfect, especially not a Masters-level. Discuss the shortcomings of your research. Perhaps your methodology was limited, perhaps your sample size was small or not representative, etc, etc. Don’t be afraid to critique your work – the markers want to see that you can identify the limitations of your work. This is a strength, not a weakness. Be brutal!

This marks the end of your core chapters – woohoo! From here on out, it’s pretty smooth sailing.

The reference list is straightforward. It should contain a list of all resources cited in your dissertation, in the required format, e.g. APA , Harvard, etc.

It’s essential that you use reference management software for your dissertation. Do NOT try handle your referencing manually – its far too error prone. On a reference list of multiple pages, you’re going to make mistake. To this end, I suggest considering either Mendeley or Zotero. Both are free and provide a very straightforward interface to ensure that your referencing is 100% on point. I’ve included a simple how-to video for the Mendeley software (my personal favourite) below:

Some universities may ask you to include a bibliography, as opposed to a reference list. These two things are not the same . A bibliography is similar to a reference list, except that it also includes resources which informed your thinking but were not directly cited in your dissertation. So, double-check your brief and make sure you use the right one.

The very last piece of the puzzle is the appendix or set of appendices. This is where you’ll include any supporting data and evidence. Importantly, supporting is the keyword here.

Your appendices should provide additional “nice to know”, depth-adding information, which is not critical to the core analysis. Appendices should not be used as a way to cut down word count (see this post which covers how to reduce word count ). In other words, don’t place content that is critical to the core analysis here, just to save word count. You will not earn marks on any content in the appendices, so don’t try to play the system!

Time to recap…

And there you have it – the traditional dissertation structure and layout, from A-Z. To recap, the core structure for a dissertation or thesis is (typically) as follows:

• Acknowledgments page

Most importantly, the core chapters should reflect the research process (asking, investigating and answering your research question). Moreover, the research question(s) should form the golden thread throughout your dissertation structure. Everything should revolve around the research questions, and as you’ve seen, they should form both the start point (i.e. introduction chapter) and the endpoint (i.e. conclusion chapter).

I hope this post has provided you with clarity about the traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout. If you have any questions or comments, please leave a comment below, or feel free to get in touch with us. Also, be sure to check out the rest of the  Grad Coach Blog .

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many thanks i found it very useful

Glad to hear that, Arun. Good luck writing your dissertation.

Such clear practical logical advice. I very much needed to read this to keep me focused in stead of fretting.. Perfect now ready to start my research!

what about scientific fields like computer or engineering thesis what is the difference in the structure? thank you very much

Thanks so much this helped me a lot!

Very helpful and accessible. What I like most is how practical the advice is along with helpful tools/ links.

Thanks Ade!

Thank you so much sir.. It was really helpful..

You’re welcome!

Hi! How many words maximum should contain the abstract?

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You’re most welcome. Good luck with your dissertation.

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Many times Clarity and vision of destination of dissertation is what makes the difference between good ,average and great researchers the same way a great automobile driver is fast with clarity of address and Clear weather conditions .

I guess Great researcher = great ideas + knowledge + great and fast data collection and modeling + great writing + high clarity on all these

You have given immense clarity from start to end.

Morning. Where will I write the definitions of what I’m referring to in my report?

Thank you so much Derek, I was almost lost! Thanks a tonnnn! Have a great day!

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This was very helpful. Clear and concise. I know exactly what to do now.

Thank you for allowing me to go through briefly. I hope to find time to continue.

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My stress level just dropped at least 15 points after watching this. Just starting my thesis for my grad program and I feel a lot more capable now! Thanks for such a clear and helpful video, Emma and the GradCoach team!

Do we need to mention the number of words the dissertation contains in the main document?

It depends on your university’s requirements, so it would be best to check with them 🙂

Such a helpful post to help me get started with structuring my masters dissertation, thank you!

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Doctoral students are required to fill out the National Research Council’s Survey of Earned Doctorates

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Columbia University : The investigation identified localized instances of plagiarism, but concluded that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that Monica Crowley committed research misconduct, for the dissertation to stand, Columbia University required certain corrections, which Monica Crowley has provided. He delivered his dissertation about the Founding Fathers with such exactitude. Tom Steyer : What were hearing here is a very long dissertation about exactly why America should be the worlds policemen, so, when were talking about Former Vice President Joe Biden role in the world and commander in chief, we have abandoned diplomacy, we dont have a strategy and we dont have allies. Alexis de Tocqueville : An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say Gentlemen to the person with whom he is conversing. Use the citation below to add these synonyms to your bibliography: Style: MLA Chicago APA "dissertation." Synonyms.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 Sep. 2024. < https://www.synonyms.com/synonym/dissertation >. Discuss these dissertation synonyms with the community: Report Comment We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. You need to be logged in to favorite . Create a new account. Your name: * Required Your email address: * Required Pick a user name: * Required Username: * Required Password: * Required Forgot your password?    Retrieve it Are we missing a good synonym for dissertation ? Image credit, the web's largest resource for, synonyms & antonyms, a member of the stands4 network, image or illustration of. Free, no signup required : Add to chrome, add to firefox, browse synonyms.com, are you a human thesaurus, which is a not synonymous of the others , nearby & related entries:. dissenting opinion noun dissenting(a) dissentious adj dissepiment dissertate verb dissertations disservice noun dissever verb dissidence noun dissident adj Alternative searches for dissertation : Search for dissertation on Amazon Daily Crossword Word Puzzle Word Finder Word of the Day Synonym of the Day Word of the Year Language stories All featured Gender and sexuality All pop culture Writing hub Grammar essentials Commonly confused All writing tips Pop culture Writing tips Advertisement noun as in belief, assumption to be tested Strongest matches proposition supposition Strong matches contestation postulation presumption presupposition noun as in written dissertation argumentation composition disquisition Weak matches Example Sentences In “Back Home,” Gil also revisits the nostalgia for the South explored in his Johns Hopkins thesis, “Circle of Stone.” At least father and son were in alignment on this central thesis: acting “gay”—bad; being thought of as gay—bad. Her doctoral thesis, says Ramin Takloo at the University of Illinois, was simply outstanding. Marshall McLuhan long ago argued the now accepted thesis that different mediums have different influences on thinking. He wrote his Master's thesis on the underrepresentation of young people in Congress. And indeed for most young men a college thesis is but an exercise for sharpening the wits, rarely dangerous in its later effects. It will be for the reader to determine whether the main thesis of the book has gained or lost by the new evidence. But the word thesis, when applied to Systems, does not mean the 'position' of single notes, but of groups of notes. This conclusion, it need hardly be said, is in entire agreement with the main thesis of the preceding pages. Sundry outlying Indians, with ammunition to waste, took belly and knee rests and strengthened the thesis to the contrary. Related Words Words related to thesis are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word thesis . Browse related words to learn more about word associations. noun as in putting regard in as true expectation understanding noun as in main part of written work dissertation noun as in written or musical creation arrangement literary work short story noun as in argument for idea advancement affirmation asseveration declaration explanation maintaining predication Viewing 5 / 44 related words From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. More from M-W To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In dissertation Definition of dissertation Examples of dissertation in a sentence. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'dissertation.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples. Word History 1651, in the meaning defined above Dictionary Entries Near dissertation dissertative Cite this Entry “Dissertation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissertation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024. Kids Definition Kids definition of dissertation, more from merriam-webster on dissertation. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for dissertation Nglish: Translation of dissertation for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of dissertation for Arabic Speakers Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Can you solve 4 words at once? Word of the day. See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! 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She is writing her dissertation on the history of the Knights Templar. dissertation on Take your English to the next level The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app In this section Graduate Program-Specific Contacts Doctoral Dissertation Policies and Procedures Master’s Thesis Policies and Procedures Thesis and Dissertation Release and Embargo Options Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guidelines & Deep Blue Archiving Graduate Studies Forms Three Minute Thesis Competition Graduate Student Appreciation Week The purpose of these Formatting Guidelines is to make all dissertations and theses legible, accessible, preservable, and uniform in presentation. The steps you take now to format your dissertation and thesis will improve the file for future readers. See The Mardigian Library’s  Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation with Microsoft Word  for video tutorials designed to help you get most of the formatting of your thesis correct the first time. It is recommended that you use the dissertation/thesis template available in this guide which has most of the guidelines already incorporated. For questions about formatting beyond what is covered in these resources, please check with your dissertation or thesis advisor. File Format Submit the dissertation or thesis as a PDF file Structure/Accessibility Techniques for creating accessible documents, including adding alternative text for images, can be found on this  website. Set Document Title:  Set the document title (note: this is a document property, not the filename) as your dissertation or thesis title. Set Document Language Set the Language of Parts (Quotations, Sections) That Are Different from the Main Language (required if applicable) Use Correct Headings:  Use appropriate heading levels for section and subsection titles. Use “Heading 1” for main section titles (e.g. a Chapter), “Heading 2” for subsection titles (e.g. a Chapter section), and so on. Create Lists, Columns, and Other Structures by Using the Appropriate Structural Element.  Do not use space bar, tab, or enter to arrange text in apparent tables, lists, or columns. Images, Figures, Tables, Media Include descriptive alt text for all images and figures to convey the meaning and context of a visual item in a digital setting (do not use images of tables.) Use at least 2-inch top margin on the Title Page. Use 2-inch top margin on the first page of every chapter and major section (Acknowledgements, List of Figures, Bibliography, etc.…) Use at least 1-inch margins (top, bottom, left, right) on all pages.  Text, Fonts, Color, Spacing Use a legible font, size 12 point, black color for all body text. Recommended fonts include Times or Times New Roman (serif fonts) or Arial (sans-serif font). Images and text within images may be in color. Headings may be visually different than body text (bigger, bold) and no bigger than size 16 point. Font size for footnotes, endnotes, captions, tables, figures, and equations may be smaller than the body text and no less than 9 point. Text in the Front Matter that links to a location within the dissertation or thesis (from the Table of Contents, for example) should not be underlined or outlined as hyperlinks. Use embedded fonts to ensure all font information in your document is secured in your PDF. Use either 1.5-line or double-line spacing throughout for all body text.  Use single-line spacing for text in tables, lists, footnotes/endnotes, figure/table legends/captions, and bibliographic entries (with a blank line between each citation or entry).  Numbering and Page Numbering Number chapters consecutively and name them as follows: Chapter [#] [Title of Chapter]. For example, Chapter 1 Introduction.  Include the chapter number and name as a heading on the first page of chapter and in the Table of Contents. Number all tables, figures, appendices, etc. consecutively and name them as follows: Table [#] [Caption/Title/Legend].  Tables, Figures, etc. may be numbered simply using whole numbers throughout the document (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3) or by combining the chapter number and table, figure, etc. number per chapter (Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2, Figure 3.1). Choose one system from an appropriate style guide and use it consistently. Include a List of Figures, List of Tables, etc. in the front matter if the dissertation or thesis includes more than one figure, table, illustration, appendix, etc. (required if applicable) List of Figures (or List of Tables, List of Illustrations, List of Appendices, etc.) includes the title of each, its caption/title/legend, and page number on which it begins. Include page numbers in the front matter, centered in the footer, using lowercase Roman numerals, beginning on page ii (the first page after the Identifier/Copyright page). Include page numbers in the dissertation text and following sections, centered in the footer, using Arabic numerals, beginning on page 1. Components of the Dissertation and Thesis Include the following components, in the following order. All required components must be included. Use the page numbering conventions given below. Every section below starts on a new page with 2-inch top margin. Title Page (required) No page number. No page count. See the section below for details of component requirements. Frontispiece (Illustration or Epigraph) (optional) Identifier/Copyright Page (required) No page number. Start page count here. See section below for details of component requirements. Dedication (optional) Page numbers required. Start lowercase Roman numerals (starting with ii) here. Acknowledgments (optional) Page numbers required. Lowercase Roman numerals. Preface (optional) Table of Contents (required) List of Tables, List of Figures, etc. (required if applicable) List of Tables required if there is more than one table, etc. List of Illustrations/Photos (required if applicable) List of Appendices (required if applicable) List of Abbreviations, List of Acronyms, List of Symbols (optional) Abstract (required) Dissertation or Thesis Text (required) Page numbers required. Start Arabic numerals here. Appendices (optional) Bibliography or Reference section(s). (required) Page numbers required. Arabic numerals. Insert at the end of each chapter, or the end of the dissertation/thesis, in the format preferred by the discipline. Title Page Components Include the following components on the title page, in the following order. Begin each item on a new line. At least 2 inch top margin on Title Page.  Complete dissertation  or master’s thesis title, centered, and capitalized in title case.  Your author name should match your legal name or preferred name in Wolverine Access You may use initial(s) for middle name(s). The following text, including line breaks, centered and single line-spaced.  A dissertation (thesis) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Name of Degree (Name of Program) in The University of Michigan-Dearborn YEAR The text, “Doctoral Committee  or Master’s Thesis Committee:” left justified.  List chair or co-chairs first (in alphabetical order by surname if more than one) with “Chair” or “Co-Chair” after their titles and names. List other committee members in alphabetical order, by last name. Professor rank (e.g., Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Emeritus Professor) or title (e.g., Dr.) Complete full name Affiliation, if not affiliated with University of Michigan (e.g., name of university, college, corporation, or organization) Identifier/Copyright Page Components Include the following components on the identifier/copyright page, in the following order. Begin each item on a new line, centered. Your full legal name (Required) Your @umich.edu email address (Required) Your ORCID iD (required only for PhD candidates) ORCID iD is a unique digital identifier that you control and that distinguishes you from other researchers. ORCID iD profile URL (Recommended) Copyright notice. (Recommended) Copyright notice notifies readers that you hold the copyright to this work and when it was established. Use the following format: © Full Name YEAR Final Formatting Checks Before submission, double-check the following: All numbered series (pages, chapters, tables, figures, etc.) are consistently formatted and consecutive throughout the document. All entries in the table of contents and lists match contents as titled/ordered in the dissertation text. References/Bibliography entries are complete and match the formatting preference of your discipline. Thesis or Dissertation Embargo The thesis or dissertation is submitted as public evidence of your scholarly research and accomplishment. A thesis or dissertation and abstract is normally made publicly available upon degree conferral when it is deposited electronically in Deep Blue. If a student wishes to postpone public release of the final product, also called an embargo, the student should discuss this option with his or her faculty advisor. It has always been the university's expectation that every dissertation and abstract will be released upon conferral of the degree. Only in specific circumstances may release of a thesis or dissertation be deferred, and then only for a limited period of time. The student is responsible for requesting an embargo. Embargo forms can be found at:  "Thesis and Dissertation Release and Embargo Options” Deep Blue Archiving  Required for doctoral dissertations and highly recommended for Master’s Thesis. The final pdf document of your dissertation or thesis must be submitted electronically to the Mardigian Library. This digital PDF will be the copy of record and will be archived in  Deep Blue . Deep Blue is a digital repository that is part of the University of Michigan Library.  To submit your document, you need to provide: Your ORCID iD   Keywords that describe the subject, concepts, theories, and methods used in your document, to help others find and retrieve your document A copy of your thesis or dissertation in PDF format Optional – up to two supplementary files (no larger than 50 MB each), such as an audio file, spreadsheet, or a software program To maintain the usability and appearance of your document, please review the  Best Practices for Producing High Quality PDF Files , available on Deep Blue. If you have supplemental materials (such as data) that should also be made publicly available and associated with your dissertation or thesis, consider reaching out to  [email protected]  for help determining whether these should be deposited into one of the Deep Blue repositories. Once your document is submitted to Deep Blue by the library, you will receive an email containing the DOI and a URL to access the document. It will also be added to the Mardigian Library catalog and made available on Google Scholar. If no embargo is requested, it may take three to four weeks for your document to become available. Submit Final Thesis/Dissertation to Deep Blue More support. Library Guide to  Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation with Microsoft Word  and Video Tutorials. UM IT accessibility guide for  creating accessible documents . Guide for  embedding all fonts in PDFs generated with LaTeX or PDFLaTeX . Contact your  subject librarian  for assistance on a wide range of topics including literature searching, citation management, and much more. Download the Formatting Checklist Office of graduate studies. 389 IMAGES Dissertation synonyms What are the seven sections of a dissertation? Dissertation vs. Thesis: What’s the Difference? 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Undertake a thorough review of the existing research and write up a literature review. Undertake your own research. Present and interpret your findings. Draw a conclusion and discuss the implications. Dissertation A dissertation is a long piece of writing that uses research to bring to light an original idea. Don't go to grad school unless you're prepared to write, say, a 300-page dissertation on some topic. ... synonyms: thesis. see more see less. type of: tractate, treatise. a formal exposition. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. MLA; APA; Dissertation Structure & Layout 101 (+ Examples) In other words, the dissertation structure and layout reflect the research process of asking a well-defined question(s), investigating, and then answering the question - see below. To restate that - the structure and layout of a dissertation reflect the flow of the overall research process. 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English Synonyms and Antonyms Rate these synonyms: 0.0 / 0 votes. dissertation. 48 Synonyms & Antonyms for THESIS Find 48 different ways to say THESIS, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com. DISSERTATION Synonyms Synonyms for DISSERTATION in English: thesis, essay, discourse, critique, exposition, treatise, disquisition, essay, review, analysis, … THESIS Synonyms Synonyms for THESIS in English: proposition, theory, hypothesis, idea, view, opinion, proposal, contention, line of argument, dissertation, … Dissertation Definition & Meaning The meaning of DISSERTATION is an extended usually written treatment of a subject; specifically : one submitted for a doctorate. How to use dissertation in a sentence. dissertation noun Definition of dissertation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation. ... 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