2019 02-12 BP Formatting Guidelines for Thesis Dissertation...graduate.asu.edu PO Box 871003 Tempe,...

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February 2019 PO Box 871003 Tempe, AZ 85287-1003 p: 480-965-3521 f: 480-965-0375 e: [email protected] graduate.asu.edu The following guidelines will assist you when formatting your document. Formatting Guidelines for Thesis/Dissertation Document To Start The document you submit must be defense-ready. Consult with your Chair and choose a style guide. The ASU Format Advising Tool The tool can be found at: graduate.asu.edu/formatadvising This formatting tool is a resource used to provide assistance as you write your thesis or dissertation under the supervision of your committee chair. This tool will also format preliminary matter and page numbers for you; however, it will not format your citations or create your headings. Please use the format tool in conjunction with the Format Manual (see below), keeping in mind that some updates may need to be done manually. Compare the document generated using the format tool with the examples found in the Format Manual. The ASU Graduate College Format Manual This is the rubric with which your document is reviewed and will supercede your style guide and the formatting tool. The Graduate Format Manual can be found at: graduate.asu.edu/format-manual Submission You will have to go through your document to make any changes necessary to meet Graduate College standards. Your document should be uploaded to your iPOS ten calendar days prior to your defense. More information can be found on the “submitting your document” tab on graduate.asu.edu/completing-your-degree/format You will receive feedback by email when your document has been reviewed. Make the suggested revisions to the format of your document and follow the email’s instructions to re-submit your document. Extra Help If you need further assistance, you may also visit ASU’s Writing Center. Unsure how to interpret the Format Manual? Have a situation that seems unique? E-mail a format advisor at [email protected] Please Note: Format advisors do not provide advice regarding the use of software, and cannot instruct students on how to use software. LaTex Users LaTex users can visit the following links for formatting guidelines: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/userguide/chapter/use-and-troubleshoot-latex/ http://oswald-lab.wikispaces.asu.edu/Using+LATEX https://math.asu.edu/resources/computer-resources/latex-resources-and-examples http://libguides.asu.edu/c.php?g=263792&p=1762142 https://tutoring.engineering.asu.edu/ Best Practices

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  • February 2019PO Box 871003 Tempe, AZ 85287-1003 p: 480-965-3521 f: 480-965-0375 e: [email protected]

    The following guidelines will assist you when formatting your document.

    Formatting Guidelinesfor Thesis/Dissertation Document

    To Start

    The document you submit must be defense-ready.

    Consult with your Chair and choose a style guide.

    The ASU Format Advising Tool

    The tool can be found at: graduate.asu.edu/formatadvising

    This formatting tool is a resource used to provide assistance as you write your thesis or dissertation under the supervision of your committee chair.

    This tool will also format preliminary matter and pagenumbers for you; however, it will not format your citations or create your headings.

    Please use the format tool in conjunction with the Format Manual (see below), keeping in mind that some updates may need to be done manually.

    Compare the document generated using the format tool with the examples found in the Format Manual.

    The ASU Graduate College Format Manual

    This is the rubric with which your document is reviewed and will supercede your style guide and theformatting tool.

    The Graduate Format Manual can be found at:graduate.asu.edu/format-manual

    Submission

    You will have to go through your document to make any changes necessary to meet Graduate College standards.

    Your document should be uploaded to your iPOSten calendar days prior to your defense.

    More information can be found on the “submitting your document” tab on

    graduate.asu.edu/completing-your-degree/format

    You will receive feedback by email when your document has been reviewed. Make the suggested revisions to the format of your document and follow the email’s instructions to re-submit your document.

    Extra Help

    If you need further assistance, you may also visit ASU’s Writing Center.

    Unsure how to interpret the Format Manual?Have a situation that seems unique?

    E-mail a format advisor at [email protected]

    Please Note: Format advisors do not provide advice regarding the use of software, and cannot instruct students on how to use software.

    LaTex UsersLaTex users can visit the following links for formatting guidelines:

    https://courses.lumenlearning.com/userguide/chapter/use-and-troubleshoot-latex/

    http://oswald-lab.wikispaces.asu.edu/Using+LATEX

    https://math.asu.edu/resources/computer-resources/latex-resources-and-examples

    http://libguides.asu.edu/c.php?g=263792&p=1762142

    https://tutoring.engineering.asu.edu/

    Best Practices