The dissertation acknowledgements are where you thank the people who helped you during your thesis and dissertation process. On this webpage, you will find the basic format requirements for theses and dissertations at the University of Florida.An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment. View examples of dissertation and thesis acknowledgements that you can use for your project. Simply copy, paste and adapt as you need. All students writing a thesis or formal project must follow the directions provided in this manual and the guidance of their advisor, where noted. Acknowledgments are to be typed double-spaced under the heading ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (centered, all capital letters, no underlining, no italics, no bold). They must express gratitude to all who supported their academic journey in a way that is both sincere and concise.