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A Thesis

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BS, University Name, Year

Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas

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A Thesis

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This thesis meets the standards for scope and quality of

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and is hereby approved.

“Type Name, PhD”
Chair / “Type Name, PhD”
Co-Chair
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Committee Member

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ABSTRACT

Traditional Thesis Format

The abstract is the “gateway” to your thesis and it should provide a “complete snapshot” of your manuscript. The text of the Abstract starts two double spaces below the preliminary lines and is double-spaced or space-and-a-half according to the spacing style of the text of the dissertation. The text of the Abstract should not exceed 350 words. Paragraph one introduces your specific problem and the theoretical underpinnings driving the study.

Paragraph 2 describes the population and/or the methodology employed to conduct the study. For example: size of population; demographics; location; quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods; types of analyses.

Paragraph 3 describes the findings.

Paragraph 4 briefly shares the implications, the “so what” of the study and may pose additional/future research needed.

DEDICATION

The Dedication page is optional and follows the Abstract. The title DEDICATION is capitalized and centered at the top of the page.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Acknowledgements page is optional and follows the Dedication. The title ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is capitalized and centered at the top of the page.

I would like to thank my committee chair, Dr. Einstein, and my committee members, Dr. Hawkin, Dr. Nye, and Dr. Schwarzenegger, for their guidance and support throughout the course of this research.

Thanks also go to my friends and colleagues and the department faculty and staff for making my time at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi an enjoyable experience. I also want to extend my gratitude to my parents, who kept my dog for me while I was finishing my dissertation.

Finally, I want to thank Morgan Beard, who provided the awesome examples of how to format the preliminary pages.

CONTENTS PAGE

ABSTRACT

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

HEADING I or CHAPTER I

HEADING II or CHAPTER II

Subheading Sample One

Subheading Sample Two

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURESPAGE

Figure 1: Example 12

Figure 2: Example 27

LIST OF TABLES

TABLESPAGE

Table 1: Example 15

Table 2: Example 26

HEADING I or CHAPTER I

To update the Table of Contents with new chapters, subheadings, and page numbers, hover over the Table of Contents and right click. Select the option “Update Field” and “Update Entire Table”.

Chapter Heading style can be used for the page and chapter titles and Subheading style can be used for the subheading titles.

To ensure your Table of Contents is double spaced, highlight all text and right click. Select Paragraph and set line spacing to double.

Check with your program regarding which formatting style (APA, MLA, etc.) to use within the body of the dissertation on tables, charts, references, etc.

HEADING II or CHAPTER II