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    Instructions For MS/PH.D Thesis Pattern/Format: Paper Specification

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    The document provides instructions for formatting MS/PhD theses submitted at BUITEMS. It specifies requirements for paper size, typeface, number of copies, binding, layout, and components. For an MS thesis, 3 copies must be submitted before defense in spiral or tape binding, and 5 copies after defense on 80gsm paper. A PhD thesis requires 5 copies before defense and 5 copies after defense. The thesis must include components like the title page, initial pages, introduction, literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion, and references in Times New Roman 12pt font with 1.5 line spacing.

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    The document provides instructions for formatting MS/PhD theses submitted at BUITEMS. It specifies requirements for paper size, typeface, number of copies, binding, layout, and components. For an MS thesis, 3 copies must be submitted before defense in spiral or tape binding, and 5 copies after defense on 80gsm paper. A PhD thesis requires 5 copies before defense and 5 copies after defense. The thesis must include components like the title page, initial pages, introduction, literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion, and references in Times New Roman 12pt font with 1.5 line spacing.

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    Instructions For MS/PH.D Thesis Pattern/Format: Paper Specification

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR MS/PH.

    D THESIS PATTERN/FORMAT

    All theses (MS or Ph.D) presented in typescript for the degree of MS/Ph.D should comply
    with the following specifications.

    Paper Specification
    A4 size be used, no restriction is placed on drawings and maps.

    Method of Production
    The text must be typewritten in acceptable type face and the original typescript (or copy of
    equal quality) must normally be submitted as the first copy. The second and subsequent
    copies may be produced by means of other acceptable copying methods.

    MS Thesis
    Three copies before defense in spiral binding or tape binding (one external examiner, one
    supervisor, one co-supervisor if applicable) and five copies after defense (one BUITEMS
    library, one respective department, one supervisor, one co-supervisor if applicable, one
    candidate) on good quality paper (minimum 80 gsm) be submitted.

    Ph.D Thesis
    Five copies before defense in spiral binding or tape binding (two external examiners, one
    internal examiner, one supervisor, one co-supervisor if applicable) and five copies after
    defense (one BUITEMS library, one respective department, one supervisor, one co-
    supervisor if applicable, one candidate) on good quality paper (minimum 80 gsm) be
    submitted.

    Layout of Script
    Typescript should appear on one side only, lines; at least one-and-a-half spaced. Footnotes,
    quotations, references and photographic captions may be single spaced. Where appropriate,
    these should contain lists giving the locations of figures and illustrations.

    Components of MS/Ph.D thesis


    The following components should be provided in thesis of MS/Ph.D in “times new roman”
    format with “1.5 line spacing”.

    Title Page
    Title page of the thesis should include title of the research project (16-22 pts, bold, upper
    case letters, centralize), BUITEMS logo and complete University name (14 pts, bold, upper
    case letters), degree name (12 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize), student name (14 pts,
    bold, upper case letters, centralize), supervisor(s) name and affiliation (12 pts, bold,
    centralize), and date (month and year) of submission (12 pts, bold, centralize).

    Initial Pages
    Initial pages should include following components in same order. Pagination should be
    Arabic roman letters (I, II, III, IV etc).
     Certificate (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
     Dedication (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
     Index/Contents page (14 points, bold, upper case letters, centralize) Enlist all the
    contents of the thesis with page number.
     List of Figures, if applicable (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
     List of Tables, if applicable (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
     Summary/Abstract (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
     Acknowledgements (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
     Abbreviations if not described in the text (14 pts, bold, upper case letters, centralize)

    Introduction (14-16 points, bold, upper case letters, centralize)


    A brief description to introduce your research work, any subheading used should be in (12
    points, bold, Sentence case letters).

    Review of Literature (14-16 points, bold, upper case letters, centralize)


    A review of the relevant and upto-date literature showing the work done previously in the area
    of proposed research is essential. The information given in the review should be supported by
    references (see standard pattern/format for references at end). Any subheading used should be
    in (12 points, bold, Sentence case letters).

    Material and Methods (14-16 points, bold, upper case letters, centralize)
    Write the detailed methodology, how work has been performed. Any subheading used should be in (12
    points, bold, Sentence case letters).

    Results (14-16 points, bold, upper case letters, centralize)


    May comprised of one chapter or a number of chapters depending upon the subject matter/
    requirements. Any subheading used should be in (12 points, bold, Sentence case letters).

    Discussion (14-16 points, bold, upper case letters, centralize)


    (Including Conclusion/s, Recommendation/s where applicable). Any subheading used should
    be in (12 points, bold, Sentence case letters).

    References/Bibliography/Literature Cited (14-16 points, bold, upper case letters,


    centralize). Thesis should contain at the end a list of references/bibliography. These should be
    written on a standard pattern.

    Appendices (if applicable), Published work from the theses be included as appendix
    (Reprints/ proof / preprint) or any other information specific to the respective discipline.

    Reference pattern_Journal
    Marazita ML, Ploughman LM, Rawlings B, Remington E, Arnos KS, and Nance WE. (1993)
    Genetic Epidemiological studies of early onset deafness in U.S school-age population. Am J
    Med Genet 46: 486-491.
    Reference pattern_book
    Karathwohl DR. (1988) How to prepare a research proposal. Guidelines for funding and
    dissertations in the social and behavioural sciences. 3rd Ed. New York, Syracuse University
    Press.
    OR
    Blumenfeld H (2001) Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases. Yale University School of
    Medicine, New York.
    Reference pattern_conference
    Asmussen LE, Hicks DW, Leonard RA, Knisel WG, and Perkins HF. “Potential Pesticide
    Contamination in Groundwater Recharge Areas: A model Simulation”. Proceedings of the
    Georgia Water Resource Conference, University of Georgia. 161-164, Georgia, May, 1989.

    Additional Instructions:
    Font Size
    Title Page 16-22
    Headings 14-16
    Subheadings 12-14
    Text 12
    Footnotes 8-10
    Footnotes be given on the same page where reference is quoted.
    Type Style
    Times New Roman
    Margins
    1½ inches (3.81cm) on the left-hand side
    1 inch (2.54cm) at the top and bottom of the page
    0.80 inches (2 cm) at the outer edge
    Pagination
    The best position for the page number is at bottom-centre, and should start from
    Introduction. Pages containing figures and illustration should also be paginated.
    Figure legends
    Figure legends should be below the figures, ordered as numeric with single line
    spacing (10 points).
    Table captions
    Table captions should be above the tables, ordered as numeric with single line
    spacing (10 points).
    Binding
    All final theses and published work presented for higher degrees must be bound in a
    permanent form or in a temporary (hard binding will be provided after defense of
    the thesis) form approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board; where
    printed pamphlets or off-prints are submitted in support of a thesis, they must be
    bound in with the thesis, or bound in such manner as Binderies may advise.
    The colour of binding for different degrees is as follows:
    Ph.D. Dark Green
    M.Phil/MS Dark Maroon
    BS Dark Black

    Spine of the thesis should show "MS/Ph.D thesis" on top across the width of spine, name
    of the candidate in the middle along the length of spine, and the year of submission across
    the width at the bottom. Lettering on spine should be in 18 pt. and may be in boldface.

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