Thesis/Dissertation Checklist
(APA Style ManuaL)

This form must be submitted with the defended and corrected copy of the thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School. Both the student and the major professor must check all applicable items followed for formatting and sign at the botton.

This checklist is only a summary of the on-line Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide and must not be used as a "Style Manual" for formatting purposes.

NOTE: Some requirements set forth in the on-line Graduate School "Guide" take precedence over requirements in the APA style manual for formatting purposes.

MARGINS: 1.50" left, 1.00" top, right and bottom margin for all pages. NOTE: page numbers must be 1" from bottom, not the last line of text. Set footer "layout" margin to 1.00"

ORGANIZATION OF THESIS/DISSERTATION:

_____ 1. Approval page (must be on white cotton paper with original signatures; black ink is required for signatures)
_____ 2. Statement of Permission to Use (for master's thesis only)
_____ 3. Title Page
_____ 4. Copyright page (Optional)
_____ 5. Dedication Page (Optional)
_____ 6. Acknowledgments (Optional)
_____ 7. Abstract (350 words for dissertation, 150 words for theses)
_____ 8. Preface (Optional)
_____ 9. Table of Contents
_____ 10. List of Tables (only used for 5 or more), with page numbers
_____ 11. List of Figures (only used for 5 or more), with page numbers
_____ 12. List of Plates (only if needed)
_____ 13. List of Symbols and/or Abbreviations (only if needed)
_____ 14. Body of Thesis/Dissertation (divided into chapters or sections)
_____ 15. References
_____ 16. Separation Page - titled Appendix or Appendixes (when applicable; page unnumbered)
_____ 17. Appendix(es)
_____ 18. Permission letter(s) for any copyrighted materials used in text
_____ 19. IRB or IACUC Approval or waiver (if human or animals subjects used)

FONT SIZE: 10 or 12 (12 is required for doctoral dissertations)

FONT TYPE: Arial, Courier New, Garamond, Geneva , Helvetica, New York, Palatino, Tahoma, or Times New Roman

FOOTNOTES:

_____ If footnotes are used, they must begin on the page they are cited.
_____ The font size, however, may be one size smaller than the text.
_____ Indent the footnote number and the first line of the footnote text, then flush each subsequent line with the left margin.
_____ Single space individual footnotes; double space between footnote entries.
_____ Footnotes are to be renumbered beginning with Arabic number "1" for every chapter.

PAGINATION:

_____ Every page must be assigned a number, except the separation page for the appendix(es).
_____ All page numbers must be in the same position, centered 1" from the bottom of the page.

SPACING:

_____ Text must be double spaced (NOTE: Tables, long quotes, and bibliography/reference listings may be single spaced).
_____ If using chapters in your document, double space after chapter numbers and chapter titles.
_____ Double space before and after centered headings within the text.
_____ Double space before and after subheadings flushed with the left margin.
_____ Triple space before and after tables/figures inserted within the text.

TABLES/FIGURES:

_____ Format all tables/figures ACCORDING to APA style. Do NOT use gridlines in formatting your tables.
_____ Tables/figures may follow page on which they are first referenced or they may be included in a separate appendix. (NOTE: Due to microfilming requirements of doctoral dissertations, all tables/figures must be incorporated in the text).
_____ Tables/figures must be identified in the text by a number (e.g., Table 1, not Table 1.1).
_____ Tables/figures must be numbered consecutively throughout the document.
_____ Table numbers and titles must be typed above the table.
_____ Figure numbers and captions must be typed below the figure.
_____ Repeat table number and column headings when a table is continued onto another page.
_____ If a table/figure is taken directly from another source, you must cite the complete source below the table/figure.

REFERENCES:

_____ When citing two or more authors within the text, do not use an ampersand (&); always spell out the word "and".
_____ Use an ampersand (&) when referencing two or more authors within parentheses (e.g., Baker, Smith, & McAfee, 1992).
_____ Insert a comma after citing an author name(s) and year of publication within parentheses (e.g., Baker, 1992).
_____ When citing references using six or more authors in the text and within parentheses, cite the source as et al. in every instance (even the first citation).
_____ When citing multiple authors and year of publication within parentheses, list the authors in alphabetical order, not chronological order (e.g., Alexander, 1999; Messman-Moore & Resnick, 2002; Veazey, 2003; Yanagita, 2002).
_____ Every reference cited in the text must also be included in the reference section.

MISCELLANEOUS:

_____ Left align text (full justification of the right-hand margin is not allowed).
_____ Do not use running heads on each page.
_____ Numbering must not be used on subheadings (e.g., Data Analysis, not 1.2.1 Data Analysis).
_____ Due to microfilming requirements for doctoral dissertations, endnotes are not allowed.
_____ Italicize all statistical expressions within both the text and tables (e.g., F, N, SD, M, SS, n, p, r, t, etc.).
_____ Space before and after equal signs (=), less than signs (<), or greater than signs (>).
_____ Space before and after periods in an ellipse (. . .)
_____ Always use the percentage symbol (%) when preceded by a number.
_____ If you list separate paragraphs in a series (i.e., seriations or enumerations), indent the paragraph number and flush any subsequent lines with the left margin.
_____No widows or orphans (i.e., when beginning a new paragraph at the bottom of a page, you must have two lines. If only one line appears, move that line to the top of the next page.
_____ All page numbers in the Table of Contents and List of Tables and Figures must correspond with actual page numbers in the text.


I have checked the manuscript for all of the above items.

Student's Name (please print): __________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________ Date:_____________

E-mail Address:__________________________________________

I have checked the manuscript for all of the above items.

Thesis/Dissertation Chair's Name (please print):__________________________________

Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_____________

Revised: 8/01/07