Thesis/Dissertation templates are composed of the following:
  • Front Matter [Preliminary Pages]
  • Main Body [5 Chapters]
  • Back Matter [References, Appendices, Vita (PhD only)]

FRONT MATTER [PRELIMINARY PAGES]

Include the following:

[COVER PAGE]
[Blank page]
[Dedication (optional)]
[Title Page]
[Approval Page]
Abstract (page numbering starts with page iii) – about 150-250 words – single spaced if needed (on one page) -not indented 
Özet – about 150-250 words – single spaced if needed (on one page)
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Tables (if applicable)
List of Figures (if applicable)

-N.B. refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how they are arranged  
Cover Page
  • set a top, and bottom, of 5 cm on this page (page not to be numbered)
  • make sure your full name as it appears on the Registrar’s record is on this page and where needed

Blank Page
  • leave a blank page after the cover page

Dedication Page (Optional)
  • note that if used, there is no heading
  • note if used, remember to remove the indication in the template re [dedication page]

Title Page
  • set a 12-pt Title Case ( in Times New Roman)
  • make sure your full name appears on the Registrar’s record is be on this page
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how it is arranged

Approval Page
  • set a top margin of 2.5 cm
  • make sure all committee members sign this document in blue ink
  • include the information about the universities of external committee members as necessary
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how it is arranged

Abstract
  • set a top margin of 2.5 cm
  • start page numbering from this page (i.e., page iii); right aligned in the header
  • limit the total number of words (not including Keywords) to 250;
  • allocate no more than one page; spacing rearrangement is allowed if it spreads across two pages
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how it is arranged

Özet
  • set a top margin of 2.5 cm
  • write this section in Turkish
  • limit the total number of words (not including Keywords) to 250;
  • allocate no more than one page; spacing rearrangement is allowed if it spreads across two pages
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how it is arranged

Table of Contents
  • set a top margin of 2.5 cm
  • double space all entries
  • retain the same font and size (Times New Roman-12 pt).
  • make sure all entries and page numbers are aligned
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how it is arranged

List of Tables (if applicable)
  • set a top margin of 2.5 cm
  • double space all entries
  • retain the same font and size (Times New Roman-12 pt).
  • make sure all entries and page numbers are aligned
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how it is arranged, and what it includes

List of Figures (if applicable)
  • set a top margin of 2.5 cm
  • double space all entries
  • retain the same font and size (Times New Roman-12 pt).
  • make sure all entries and page numbers are aligned
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI)) provided to see how it is arranged

Page Size (Preliminary Pages/Front Matter)
  • select paper size of A4 (210 by 297 mm)
  • print on one side of the page only

Font and Point Size (Preliminary Pages/Front Matter)
  • use Times New Roman 12-point size font consistently throughout (It is possible to slightly to reduce the font size in tables, figures, and appendices, if necessary)

Margins(Preliminary Pages/Front Matter)
  • make sure all pages meet the following criteria: left-justified, and with a margin of at least 4 cm on the left side, and 2.5 cm on all other sides.

Pagination(Preliminary Pages/Front Matter)
  • use Roman numerals in the preliminary pages starting from numbering ‘Abstract’ with lower case ‘iii’.
  • count the Title Page count as page ‘i’ (but not to be numbered)
  • right align the page numbers in the header (approx. 1.5 cm from top)  
  • start page numbering from Abstract (i.e., page iii); right aligned in the header

Spacing(Preliminary Pages/Front Matter)
  • use Arabic numerals consecutively starting with page number 1 starting from Chapter 1
  • set “Before and After Spacing”, which is accessible from Microsoft Word Paragraph dialog box, to 0 pt.


 

MAIN BODY


  • use Arabic numerals consecutively starting with page number 1 starting from Chapter 1 (right aligned in the header)
  • continue to print on one side of the page only
  • continue to use Times New Roman 12-point size font consistently throughout (note that it is possible to slightly to reduce the font size in tables, figures, and appendices, if necessary)
  • make sure all pages except the top margin (4 cm) of the first page of each chapter meet the following criteria: left-justified, and with a margin of at least 4 cm on the left side, and 2.5 cm on all other sides.

Chapters
include the following Chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
Chapter 3: Method
Chapter 4: Results
Chapter 5: Discussion

Headings
  • use APA (7th ed.) style Headings
  • also refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how they are arranged

Spacing and Indentation
  • use a hanging indent of 1.25 cm in each paragraph consistently throughout
  • double-space the entire text including blocked quotes
  • do not use quotation marks to enclose a block quotation
  • set “Before and After Spacing”, which is accessible from Microsoft Word Paragraph dialog box, to 0 pt.
  • leave one space after each punctuation mark

In-Text Citations (APA 7th ed.)
  • make sure
    • your citation includes the author and year
    • use appropriate punctuation to introduce the quotation
    • long quotations (40+ words) are indented (1.25 cm)
    • long quotations are in the block quotation format
    • long quotations are double spaced
    • refer to the following link for further guidance: In-Text Citations & In-Text Citation Checklist

Figures

Tables

BACK MATTER


  • continue to print on one side of the page only
  • continue to use Times New Roman 12-point size font consistently throughout
  • make sure all pages in this section meet the following criteria: left-justified, and with a margin of at least 4 cm on the left side, and 2.5 cm on all other sides.
  • continue to use Arabic numerals in the pages that follow the body of text

References (APA 7th ed)
  • begin on a separate page
  • make sure all pages meet the following criteria: left-justified, and with a margin of at least 4 cm on the left side, and 2.5 cm on all other sides
  • include only the sources mentioned in the main body
  • use APA Style (7th ed) References*
Appendices [if any]
  • make sure this section, if any, comes after the references
  • make sure all pages meet the following criteria: left-justified, and with a margin of at least 4 cm on the left side, and 2.5 cm on all other sides
  • designate pages as A, B, C, etc.; if there is only one appendix, call it just Appendix.
  • refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see an example
  • remove any personal/personally identifiable information (e.g., telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, signatures, etc.)

Vita (required in PhD Dissertations only)
  • make sure this section, if any, comes after the appendices
  • make sure all pages meet the following criteria: left-justified, and with a margin of at least 4 cm on the left side, and 2.5 cm on all other sides,
  • limited to one page
  • double-space
  • use an outline style, or a prose form


OTHER MATTERS

-  Proofread and edit your thesis carefully, ensuring that it represents correct standard written English
 
-  Avoid inconsistent formatting, if any, must be corrected before submitting your thesis to the Graduate School not to delay your graduation
 
 

APPENDICES

Appendix A
Sample Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Outline

Title Page
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background
Problem
Purpose
Research questions
Significance
Limitations
Definition of terms
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER 3: METHOD
Research Design
Context
Participants (or Sampling)
Instrumentation
Method of data collection
Method of data analysis
Ethical Considerations
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
TIMELINE

 

 
Notes:
Chapter 1: Introduction section presents what the study focuses on
-Background to the study gives an overview of some background information on the problem presented, referring to any relevant studies.
-Problem section typically introduces a gap in the literature,  theory,  or practice
Purpose section presents the focus of the study (e.g. explain, explore, describe, or predict)
-Research question(s) (or Hypotheses) presents the questions/hypotheses your study will  answer/test
-Significance (this section explains why the proposed study is worth investigating)
-Definition of Terms (this section defines key terms describe the variables of the study)                                                  
Chapter 2: This chapter aims to facilitate the understanding of the problem and the key variables of a study. It  typically includes a summary and a critical analysis of previous relevant literature and studies related to the focus of the study.

Chapter 3: It introduces and justifies the research design, describing the procedures to use. 
                                                                                                                                                                References: only the ones cited in the text; use APA 7th  edition for in-text referencing, tables and figures, and reference list.
 
Timeline: A realistic time schedule includes a list of major activities or phases of the proposed study and an expected completion time or date for each activity



Appendix B
Sample Thesis/Dissertation Outline
Cover page
Blank page
(Dedication page)
                                                  Title page
Approval Page
ABSTRACT
ÖZET
(ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
 
 
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Background
Problem
Purpose
Research Questions
Significance
Definition of Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
…
 
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Research Design
Context
Participants (or Sampling)
Instrumentation
Method of Data Collection
Method of Data Analysis
 
 
CHAPTER 4: RESULTS
Introduction
…
 
CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION
Introduction
Overview of the Study
Major Findings
Implications for Practice
Implications for Further Research
Limitations
 
REFERENCES
 
APPENDICES
 
VITA [FOR PHD ONLY]