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A Dissertation

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas

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A Dissertation

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This dissertation meets the standards for scope and quality of

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

Albert Einstein, PhD
Chair / Stephen W. Hawking, PhD
Co-Chair/Committee Member
William S. Nye, PhD
Committee Member / Arnold A. Schwarzenegger, DHL
Graduate Faculty Representative

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ABSTRACT

Traditional Dissertation Format

The abstract is the “gateway” to your dissertation and it should provide a “complete snapshot” of your work. 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 1 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

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Subheading Title

CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY...... 3

CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS...... 4

CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION...... 5

REFERENCES...... 6

LIST OF APPENDICES...... 7

Appendix 1: Title...... 7

Appendix 2: Title...... 7

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURES PAGE

Figure 1. Figure in the chapter introduction.

Figure 2. Figure in the review of the literature.

LIST OF TABLES

TABLESPAGE

Table 1. Table in the chapter intro

Table 2. Table in the review of the literature.

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

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”.

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.

Figure 1. Figure in the chapter introduction.

Table 1. Table in the chapter intro

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Subheading

Figure 2. Figure in the review of the literature.

Table 2. Table in the review of the literature.

REFERENCES

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIXPAGE

Appendix 1: Title7

Appendix 2: Title7