

Notes (if you have elected to use endnotes) Preface (optional must be less than 10 pages) Other lists (e.g., nomenclature, definitions, glossary of terms, etc.) List of Figures (if figures appear in document) List of Tables (if tables appear in document) Your document must be in the following order:Ĭopyright page (if document is copyrighted, copyright fee must be paid) Also, it is important to use terms, abbreviations, word order, capitalization, and punctuation (i.e., hyphenation) consistently in your preliminary matter, main text, and back matter.

You should make every effort to apply formatting consistently, as indicated by your style guide and this manual, throughout your document. You must single-space individual footnotes and reference entries, then double-space between each note and entry. Line spacingĪll text must be double-spaced, except: block quotes, appendices, table/figure captions, material in tables, footnotes, endnotes, reference citations, and the optional biographical sketch. Although it is acceptable to use, your manuscript should not switch between TimesNewRoman and Times New Roman as there are distinct differences between the two fonts. ** TimesNewRoman (with no spaces between words) differs from the traditional font. * These fonts are designed for easy screen readability and are highly recommended. You should retain the same font and font size throughout your document (preliminary, main text, back matter pages) the only exception is endnotes and footnotes which may be in smaller point size. The Graduate College requires that students use one of the TrueType fonts listed below. All materials including appendices, if you choose to include them, must meet the margin requirements. MarginsĮvery page of your document must meet the margin requirements of 1.25 inches on the left and right, and 1 inch on the top and bottom. Students who are planning to incorporate a previously published or publishable work in their document should refer to the Policy on using Previously Published or Publishable Work in a Culminating Experience Document. Policy on using Previously Published/Publishable Works Please also refer to a quick reference document Format Checklist for Students and Format Checklist for Chairs and Co-chairs. This manual identifies Arizona State University’s specific format requirements and contains instructions for meeting these requirements.

This manual is designed to assist graduate students who must produce a thesis, dissertation or equivalent under the supervision of their committee chair and successfully defend it as part of their degree requirements.
