Format Requirements

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

use APA style (7th ed.) Figure Setup (see the sample figures)
include a figure legend, if you need to explain any symbols used in the figure (click for more information)
include a figure note, if you, for example, need to provide copyright attribution (click for more information)
also refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how they are arranged

Tables

use APA style (7th ed.) Table Setup (see the sample tables),
split the tables that the Tables that do not fit on one page (See Long or wide tables)
include a table note, if you, for example, need to provide copyright attribution (click for more information)
also refer to the template (MA in CI, MA in CITE, MA in TEFL, PhD in CI) provided to see how they are arranged

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*

*For more information, refer to the following:

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

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FRONT MATTER [PRELIMINARY PAGES]

MAIN BODY

BACK MATTER

OTHER MATTERS