Thesis Format Final (All Degrees)18!01!2013 UOG

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(UOG MA / MSC / BS / MS / MPhil and PhDThesis / D issertati on format Rules & Regulations 2013)

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UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MA / MSc / BS / MS / MPhil AND PhD

THESIS / DISSERTATION FORMAT

In pursuance of Section 28 & 29 of the University of Gujrat (UOG) Act (IX) of 2004 the

following Rules and Regulations are prescribed to administer affairs concerningMA / MSc /

BS / MS / MPhil and PhDThesis / Dissertation format.

1. Short Title, Commencement and Application:

a. These Rules and Regulations shall be called the UOG MA / MSC / BS / MS /

MPhil and PhDThesis / Dissertation format Rules & Regulations 2013.

b.

These shall apply to the students admitted in a Department / Centre / School /Institute / Faculty / Constituent and affiliated Post-Graduate College of the

UOG.

2. Delineations

In these Rules and Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the

following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to

them:

a.

University means the University of Gujrat

b. MA stands for Master of Arts

c. MSc stands for Master of Science

d. BS stands for Bachelor Studies

e. MPhil stands for Master of Philosophy.

f. MS stands for Masters Studies

g. PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy

h. Thesis means a document encompassing original research conducted by a

scholar following the prescribed criteria of the University for the degree of

MA / MSc / BS, MPhil /MS

i. Dissertation means a document encompassing original research conducted

by a scholar following the prescribed criteria of the University for the degree

of PhD.


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j. Supervisor means a qualified faculty member appointed by the DDMPC to

supervise a research scholar in the process of completing his/her thesis.

k. Internal Examiner Means; an expert of the subject having MS / MPhil /

PhD qualification, serving in a scale not less than BPS-18 in the department

concerned, appointed by the Departmental Examination Committee.

l. External Examiner for MA / MS / BS Means; an expert of the subject

having MS / MPhil / PhD qualification, serving in a scale not less than BPS-

18 in the department concerned, nominated by the HOD concerned and

appointed by the Departmental Examination Committee .

m. External Examiner for MPhil / MS / PhD; an expert of the subject with PhD

qualification not less than BPS-19, appointed by the Vice Chancellor from the

panel forwarded by the Controller Examination for the evaluation of the thesis

/ dissertation and to conduct the Viva Voce.

n. Faculty / Institute / Centre / School / Department / Constituent College

Academic entity of the University.

o. HoD/Chairperson means Head of Department/Chairperson / Coordinator of

the Academic Department.

3.

General Instructions

University of Gujrat follows following general format for Thesis/Dissertation of MA

/MSc / BS / MPhil/MS and PhD degrees. The authors are advised to read the

document carefully before Thesis/Dissertation write up. The confusion/s (if any) may

be cleared with their Mentor/Supervisor/Director Academics.

4. Plagiarism Policy

The Thesis/Dissertation shall be composed of the original research work conducted

by the student him/herself. The Thesis/dissertation entire text except the

References/Bibliography/appendixes shall be tested on Higher Education

Commission (HEC) recommended software Turnitinand the summery of the same


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shall be annexed at the last of the thesis/dissertation with the endorsement of the

UOG Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC).

5.

Language

Thesis must be written in English and extensive care shall be taken to make the

thesis/dissertation a scholarly contribution to knowledge. Proper attention should be

paid to such skills as correct spelling, punctuations, sentence formation, capitalization

and proper use of italia.

6.

Thesis Binding Colors:

BS/MSc/MA Black with White Text

MPhil/MS Dark Blue with White Text

PhD Maroon with Golden Text

7. Paper Quality and Size:

Thesis shall be submitted on A-4 size paper weighing not less than 80 gram.

8. Page Numbering:

All pages of the thesis/dissertation shall be on the right bottom of the page in format

(Page 1 of 100) except the preliminary pages; before Abstract which shall be

numbered in lower case Roman Numerical (ii, iii, iv .).

The Title page shall not be numbered.


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9. Page Format:

Left margin 1.5 while top, bottom and right margins 01 inch each. The text shall be

fully justified and first line of the paragraph should not be indented.

10.Text Format:

a) Thesis shall be typed double spaced with Font Size 12, Times New

Roman.

b) The footnote (if any) shall be typed 1.5 spaced with Font Size 10, Times

New Roman.

c) No header or footer shall be given.

d) The long quotation, tables and appendix, reference/bibliography shall be

typed 1.5 spaced with Times New Roman Size 12.

e) The long quotation shall be typed 1.5 spaced with Times New Roman Size

10.

f)The chapter number shall be right justified, caps locked, Font Size 16, bold,

Times New Roman, Under lined.

g) The main heading shall be 1.5 spaced with center justified, caps locked,

Font Size bold, Times New Roman, size 14 without any number.


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h) The sub-heading of first degree shall be 1.5 spaced with Font size bold,

Times New Roman, size 14 left justified. The first letter with each word

except prepositions and articles shall be caps locked.

i)The sub-headings other than of first degree shall be 1.5 spaced with Font,

bold, Times New Roman, size 14, left justified with specific

recommended tabs. The first letter with each word except prepositions and

articles shall be caps locked.

j)The headings of the table, appendix and figure shall 1.5 spaced with center

justified, caps locked, Font, bold, Times New Roman, Size 14. The first

letter with each word except prepositions and articles shall be caps locked.

k) No full stop should be give after any headings. The Sub-heading of

various degrees shall be given numbers (in bold) and tabs as following:

1)

First Degree

A) Second Degree

a) Third Degree

I) Fourth Degree

i)

Fifth Degree

11.Units and Chemical Compound/technical Names and Abbreviations:


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a) The recommendations of International Unit of Pure and Applied Chemistry

(IUPAC) for the naming of chemical compounds shall be followed; whereas,

the branching of organic compounds shall be indicated in italic, for example,

n-butanol, tert-butanol, etc.

b) The International System of Units (SI) shall be followed.

c) Binomial nomenclature shall be followed with Italic Font for writing the

technical names of the plants and animals.

d)

The internationally accepted abbreviations for example: i.e., e.g., vivo, vitro

etc shall be written in Italic Font. No sentence shall be started with

mathematical letter or any other abbreviation.

e) Tables, Figures (other than graphic presentations) and/or schemes (More than

half page) shall be in 1.5 spaced with, Times New Roman, Size 10 and shall

not be embedded in the thesis/dissertation main text; however, shall be added

as annexed in appendix.

f) Figures presenting data in graphic forms shall be embedded in the

thesis/dissertation main text.

g) Tables shall be prepared in such a way that they could be read and understood

without reference to the text.

h) Appendix for Tables, figures etc. shall be numbered with numerical (1, 2,

3.).


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i) If the table is too long for one page type continued at the bottom of the first

page and if the table/figure is typed on landscape it shall be inserted in

document with untitled side in the binding side.

j) Any explanatory note shall be typed immediately under specified table in

single space with, Times New Roman, Size 10, and Italic, left justified.

k) References shall be given in text as per format notified by the department

concerned. After the approval of the respective Board of Studies, the

departments shall notify the name of the internally reputed Journal/Society

(for example, Pakistan Journal of Zoology published by the Zoological

Society of Pakistan) for following the writing format of references and

citations in the text and in the bibliography.

l) The Thesis/dissertation shall be observed in following sequences with no

empty page in between.

Title Page

Acknowledgement

Dedication

Declaration

Research Completion Certificate

Table of Contents


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List of Tables, Figures and Appendixes

List of Abbreviations Used (if any)

Abstract

Introduction

Review of Literature

Materials and Methods

Results (Data Analysis) and Discussion

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

References

Appendixes

Summary of the TurnitinReport (on MS World Format)

m)The specific format for each thesis/dissertation part shall observed as per

following given dummy.

9. Dummy Thesis / Dissertation for Guidance

Students are advised to exactly follow the same. No change in this format shall be

allowed.


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(Note: Ti tle Page for Outer B inding Cover; th is shal l be Page Centered Justification

Centered, Font New Time Romans, Bold, No Page Number, embossed printing in above

descri bed color )

TITLE

SINGLE SPACED, NO SPACE BETWEEN THE LINES,FONT 18, CAPS LOCK

By(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

AUTHOR NAME(All Caps, Font Size 18)MA English (Linguistics)(Font 16, Fi rst Letter Upper Case)

Department of English Language and Literature(Font Size 16, Fi rst Letter Upper Case)

University of Gujrat(Font 18, F ir st Letter Upper Case)Session 2011-13

(Font 18, Bold)


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(Titl e for Spine/Sli de Bar B inding; this shall be Page Centered Justif ication Centered,

Font 18, New Time Romans, Bold, embossed printing (lef t to right) in above descri bed

color)

AuthorName

MAEnglish(Linguistics)

2013-14


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(Note: Title Page for Inside Thesis/Dissertation; this shall be Page Centered

Justification Centered, Font New Time Romans, Bold, No Page Number, embossed

printi ng in above described color)

TITLE

SINGLE SPACED, NO SPACE BETWEEN THE LINES,FONT 18, CAPS LOCK

A Thesis submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

the Award of Degree of(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

Master in Arts(Font 16, First Letter Upper Case)

In(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

English (Linguistics)(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

By(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

AUTHOR NAME(Al l Caps, Font 18)

Roll Number(Font 18, Fi rst Letter Upper Case)

(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

Department of English Language and Literature(Font 16, Fi rst Letter Upper Case)

University of Gujrat(Font 18, F ir st Letter Upper Case)

Session 2011-13(Font 16, F ir st Letter Upper Case)


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Font 14, All Caps)

The help, guidance and sponsorship of the mentor (s), teacher(s), colleague(s), relative(s)

for the conduct of research and composition of thesis / dissertation may be a acknowledged

by the author. It shall not be exceeded than a page.

(Au thor Name and Signatu res)


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DEDICTION (Font 14, All Caps)

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


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DECLARATION (Font 14, All Caps)

I Author Name & Father Name, roll # xyz, student of MA English (Linguistics), Department

of English Language and Literature, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, hereby solemnly declare

that the data quoted in this thesis titled Complete Titleis based on my original work, and

has not yet been submitted or published elsewhere. I also solemnly declare that the entire

thesis is free of deliberate plagiarism and I shall not use this thesis for obtaining any other

degree from this or any other university or institution.

I also understand that if evidence of plagiarism is provided in my thesis at any stage, even

after the award of the degree, the degree shall be cancelled or revoked by the University

authority.

Author Name (S I g n a t u r e s)

I certify that Student Name & Father Name, roll # xyz, student of MA English (Linguistics),

Department of English Language and Literature, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, worked

under my supervision and the above stated declaration is true to the best of my knowledge.

Name (Research Supervisor) (S I g n a t u r e s)Lecturer, Department of English Language and Literature,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

Email: [email protected]

Dated: ________________________________
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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RESEARCHCOMPLETION CERTIFICATE (Font 14, All Caps)

It is verified that this thesis titled Abcby Author Name & Father Name, roll # xyz, student

of Master of Arts in English (Linguistics), Department of English Language and Literature,

University of Gujrat, Pakistan, contains sufficient material required for the award of above

said degree.

Name (Supervisor)Lecturer, Department of English Language and Literature,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

Email: abc (S I g n a t u r e s)

____________________________________________

Head Department of English Language and Literature,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. (S I g n a t u r e s)

Dated: ------------------------------------------


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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Font 14, All Caps)

CONTENTS (Font 12, All Caps) PAGE

LISTOF TABLES, FIGURES AND APPENDIXES ----------------------

ABSTRACT --------------------------------------------------------------------

CRAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------

1.1 Research Objectives ---------------------------------------------------

1.2 Research Questions ---------------------------------------------------

CHAPTER 02: REVIEW OF LITERATURE ------------------------------

2.1 Sub-Heading 01-----------------------------------------------------------

2.2 Sub-Heading 02------------------------ ----------------------------------

2.3 Sub-Heading 03-------- --------------------------------------------------

CHAPTER 03: MATERIAL AND METHODS ---------------------------

3.1 Data Source and Collection ---------------------------------------------------

3.2 Statistical Analysis ----------------------------------------------------

3.3 Anti Plagiarism Test -----------------------------------------------------------

CHAPTER 04: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION --------------------------

4.1 Sub-Heading 01--------------------------------------------------- ------------

4.2 Sub-Heading 01---------------------------- --------------------------------

4.3 Sub-Heading 01----------------------------------------------------------- ----

CHAPTER 05: SUMMARY CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES -----------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIXES ------------------------------------------------------------------

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LIST OF TABLES, FIGURES AND APPENDIXES

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ABSTRACT (Font 14, All Caps)

Following the title pages, each researcher/student would summarize an abstract of not more

than 300 words. The abstract should include the purpose of the work, the major results, and

most significant conclusions. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the

abstract.


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CHAPTER-1(Font 16, All Caps)

INTRODUCTION (Font 14, All Caps)

Introducing the problem and spelling out main objective(s), research question(s) and

hypothesis of the research and provide an adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature

survey or a summary of the results. Do not copies paste the parts of introduction from the

internet or from a book. Use your own words with reference from which the material is

taken. If the sentence is written as such from a book or a published paper, write the whole

sentence in inverted commas or give the reference.

Introduction may or may not be prepared under different headings, which forms the part of

study. It shall not be exceeded than 05 pages.


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REVIEW OF LITERATURE(Font 14, All Caps)

Critical review describes the previous work with references to update the reader about the

current status of research finding in said area. Text should be started from basic to advanced

knowledge, presenting a general synthesis of the known facts on the problem under study,

rather than presenting a summary/abstract of the papers appears in chronological order.

Literature review may or may not be prepared under different headings, which forms the part

of study. It shall not be exceeded than 08 pages.


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MATERIALS AND METHODS(Font 14, All Caps)

This chapter shall be described clearly and briefly. Provide sufficient detail to allow the work

to be reproduced. Methods already published shall be indicated by a reference: only relevant

modifications shall be described.


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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION(Font 14, All Caps)

Each result(s) shall discuss in the same paragraph(s). The section shall ot be separated into

two parts of research and discussion. Unnecessary repetition shall be avoided. Precisely

describe the work in running text, duly supported by the data presented in tables and figures

etc. Discussion is the most important part of the thesis, where the results are interpreted with

scientific logic duly supported by the previous studies.


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SUMMARY/CONCLUSION(Font 14, All Caps)

This section describes concise statement of research which includes methodology, results,

conclusion drawn.

RECOMMENDATIONS(Font 14, All Caps)

Keeping in view the research conclusion author shall suggest advance work relating to

his/her findings for young fellows.


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REFERENCES(Font 14, All Caps)

References not Bibliography shall be given at the end and this section contains the

comprehensive list of all sources used in preparation of thesis including foot notes. The style

of citing references shall be notified by the department concerned.


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APPENDICES (Font 14, All Caps)

This section may contain the supporting data for the text. It shall include, questionnaire/data

collection sheet(s), illustration, maps, figures or any supporting table, summary of the anti-

plagiarism report of Turnitinin an organized form on a separate page.


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ANTI PLAGIARISM REPORT (Font 14, All Caps)

Tested on ----(date)-----------------, by Turnitin Anti Plagiarism Software Provided by

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan to the Instructors of the University of Gujrat,Pakistan.

Title of the Thesis

By

(Author Name)

PRIMARY SOURCES

SIMILARITY

INDEX

INTERNET

SOURCES

PUBLICATIONS STUDENT PAPERS

xx % xx% xx % xx %1. Publications < xx %2. Internet Source < xx %3. etd.lsu.edu

Internet Source< xx %

4. Submitted to Higher Education Commission Pakistan

Student Paper

< xx %

5. Submitted to University of xx

Student Paper

< xx %

6. Submitted to University of Newcastle

Student Paper

< 1 %

(The above 1 to 6 ver if icati on resour ces are given as example for gu idance)

No: UOG/Reg/ Date: 17thJanuary, 2013

Copy of the above is forwarded for information, necessary action and record please:

Vice Chancellor, University of Gujrat

All Members of Academic Council, University of Gujrat

All academic Directors, Chairpersons and HODs, University of Gujrat

Controller of Examination, University of Gujrat


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Director Academics, University of Gujrat

Additional Registrar (Academics)/Chief SSIC, University of Gujrat

Archive file

These rules shall be applicable at once on the students enrolled in any degree program at

UOG.

(Dr. Tahir Aqil)

R E G I S T R A R

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