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Requirements for the Degree
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................vi
LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................. vii
CHOOSE ONE HEADING ...................................................................................................... ix
ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................. x
CHAPTER 1.
1.1
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1
Notes ............................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1.1
Page Two ................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1.1.1 Things to Remember About this Page .................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2.
2.1
CONCLUSION ............................................................................................. 3
Before You Submit ............................................................................................ 3
2.1.1
Sample Pages and Formatting Checklist ....................................................... 3
Choose one REFERENCE HEADING...................................................................................... 8
APPENDICES
Appendix A
Surveys ................................................................................................. 10
Appendix B
Forms ................................................................................................... 11
VITA ................................................................................................................................... 13
PUBLICATIONS................................................................................................................... 15
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LIST OF TABLES
Table...............................................................................................................................Page
2.1 Setting After Space........................................................................................................ 4
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2.3 Oversized Table ............................................................................................................. 5
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Appendix Table
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LIST OF FIGURES
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2.32 Purdue Logo (Train) .................................................................................................... 7
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ABSTRACT
LastName, FirstName MiddleInitial. Choose your degree, Purdue University, Choose
graduation term. Type Your Thesis Capitalizing the First Letter Of Major Words: Do Not
Use All Caps. Major Professor: FirstName LastName.
REQUIRED SECTION.
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CHAPTER 1.
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Review the Template Guide before you begin. Use it for troubleshooting. If you can’t
find a solution there, try Microsoft’s extensive help pages:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/word-help-and-how-toFX101818070.aspx
1.1.1 Notes
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List of Figures & List of Tables are optional
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Table captions go above tables & figure captions go below figures
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If you are planning to include List of Figures and List of Tables, I recommend you
use the below method to insert your captions:
1. In Ribbon, click on References
2. In Captions section, click on Insert Caption
3. Next to Label, choose Table or Figure
4. Click Okay
5. Type your caption next to the table/figure number
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1.1.1.1.1 Things to Remember About this Page
1. Check page number.
2. Use 1” top margin.
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CHAPTER 2.
2.1
CONCLUSION
Before You Submit
Before you convert to PDF, carefully review our Sample Thesis Pages and our Formatting
Checklist, and then double check the formatting of your entire document, page by page.
2.1.1 Sample Pages and Formatting Checklist
The Sample pages and Formatting Checklist are available on the Templates & Guidance
page of our site:
http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/research/thesis/index.cfm
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Table 2.1 Suggested Line Spacing
After Space Setting
Where to Use It
12 (equal to single line spacing)
After lowest level subheadings
18 (equal to1.5 line spacing)
After higher level subheadings
24 (equal to double spacing)
After figure captions or table captions
36 (equal to 3 single spaced
After title page blocks, major headings and
blank lines; equal to 1 inch)
chapter headings
Figure 2.1 Styles Box
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Table 2.2 Oversized Table
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Table 2.2 continued
Landscape Page
Figure 2.2 Young Hall
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CHOOSE ONE REFERENCE HEADING
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Appendix A
Surveys
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the APPENDIX major heading.
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Appendix B
Forms
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margin and bottom margin.
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APPENDIX
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VITA
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VITA
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number.
This section is required for Ph.D. and optional for Master’s.
If you are unsure about what to include in your vita, consult with your department
and/or major professor.
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PUBLICATIONS
This is where a list of publications can go. Alternately, you can include a scan of a
published article. If you have questions about how to include a scanned article, contact
our office. OPTIONAL SECTION.