Get Thesis/dissertation Guidelines - Tennessee Technological University

This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for students and faculty at Tennessee Technological University navigating the thesis and dissertation process. By providing clear and detailed instructions, it aims to simplify the preparation and submission of these documents.

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1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines document and open it in your preferred editing software.
2. Begin by filling out your personal information, including your full name as registered at the University, and the title of your thesis or dissertation. Ensure that this information matches exactly to avoid any discrepancies.
3. Complete the abstract section, providing a concise overview of your research area, methods, findings, and conclusions. This should not exceed one page in length.
4. Fill in the title page, following the format specified in the guidelines. Assign the Roman numeral 'i' while ensuring it is not displayed on the page.
5. Add the copyright page if you intend to formally copyright your work. This page should follow the title page and be appropriately numbered.
6. Complete the approval sheet, which requires original signatures from your advisory committee members in the exact format outlined in the guidelines.
7. If applicable, include a dedication page and an acknowledgments page. Each of these should follow the specified formatting instructions in the guide.
8. Compile a complete table of contents, ensuring that all subsections, including tables and figures, are accurately represented.
9. Include lists of tables and figures if you have more than one of either. The lists should match the titles as they appear in the text.
10. Proceed to fill in the main text of your thesis or dissertation, ensuring adherence to all formatting requirements related to sections, subsections, and references.
11. Finally, after reviewing and confirming that all sections are complete and formatted correctly, you can save your changes, download the document, print it if needed, or share it for feedback.

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