THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA[DC1]
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES[DC2]
THE TITLE OF YOUR PAPER
BY
Your name[DC3]
A Thesis[DC4]
Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the
University of South Alabama
in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of
Master[DC5] of Science
in
Psychology[DC6]
December 2013[DC7]
Approved:Date:
______Chair of Thesis Committee: Dr. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name[DC8]
______
Committee Member: Dr. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name
______
Committee Member: Dr. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name
______
Chair of Department: Dr. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name
______
Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name
______Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. [DC9]J. Harold Pardue
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THE TITLE OF YOUR PAPER[DC10]
A Thesis[DC11]
Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the
University of South Alabama
in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of
Master of Science[DC12]
in
Psychology[DC13]
by
Your Name
B. S., University of South Alabama, 2009[DC14]
December 201[DC15]7
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
If there is anyone you would like to thank, this should go here. This page is optional. If you wish to include a dedication, keep it brief and center it in the center of the page with no heading. If a dedication is used (also optional), it will be page ii and the Acknowledgement will be page iii. Delete this page if you aren’t planning to use it.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
LIST OF TABLES...... v
LIST OF FIGURES...... vi[DC16]
ABSTRACT...... vii
CHAPTER I[DC17]...... 1
1.1 ...... 1
1.2 ...... 3
1.3 ...... 5
[DC18]
CHAPTER II ...... 11
2.1 ...... 14
2.2 ...... 16
CHAPTER III ...... 17
3.1 ...... 18
3.2 ...... 19
3.2.1 ...... 18
3.2.2...... 19[DC19]
3.2.2.1 ...... 20
3.2.2.2 ...... 20[DC20]
3.2.2.2.1...... 21
3.2.2.2.2...... 22[DC21]
3.3 ...... 23
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CHAPTER IV ...... 24
4.1...... 25
CHAPTER V ...... 42
REFERENCES...... 50
APPENDICES...... 67
Appendix A insert title here...... 62[DC22]
Appendix B insert title here...... 64
Appendix Cinsert title here...... 70
Appendix Dinsert title here...... 72
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH[DC23]...... 73
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LIST OF TABLES[DC24]
TablePage
1. List first sentence of table caption here, must match exactly...... 20[DC25]
2. List first sentence of table caption here,must match exactly...... 25
3. List first sentence of table caption here,must match exactly...... 30
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LIST OF FIGURES[DC26]
FigurePage
1. List first sentence of figure caption here,must match exactly...... 30[DC27]
2. List first sentence of figure caption here,must match exactly...... 32
3. List first sentence of figure caption here,must match exactly...... 37
4. List first sentence of figure caption here,must match exactly...... 39
5. List first sentence of figure caption here,must match exactly...... 45
ABSTRACT
Your last name, first name, middle name or initial if applicable[DC28], M. S[DC29]., University of South Alabama, December2013[DC30]. The Title of Your Paper. Chair of Committee: First Name, Last Name, Ph.D.
If this is a thesis, the abstract may only be one page in length. If this is a dissertation, it may be two pages in length.
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CHAPTER I[DC31]
INSERT TITLE OF CHAPTER
Begin Chapter I here. Chapter headings are considered major headings. They must be followed by 3 blank line spaces and the page must have a 2-inch top margin for pages with major headings.
Some pointers on the use of et al., as there are options. You can list all authors (3 or more) for the first citation of the specific authors in your paper and then use the first author’s name, et al., for the subsequent citations for the particular authors. If there are only two authors, you must list both always. If there are 6 or more authors, you can use et al. for the first and subsequent citations. If you start your paper using et al. for 3 or more authors, you must do so consistently throughout the paper, regardless of it being the first citation.
There are several different ways to format citations and your reference section. There is free software available to help you do this. See
T/D FAQ’s “How should I format my Reference Section?” for further information. The Graduate School highly recommends using available software for citation and reference formatting. Please remember if you cite using numbers, example (1) or [1], then your references must appear in the order of appearance in your paper, notin
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alphabetical order. For your reference section to appear in alphabetical order, you need to format your citations using the author’s name or names and year of publication.
Formattingpage numbers is often a problem encountered by students during this process. The key to solving this issue is to divide your paper into sections. Each section can be treated like a mini-document. Different versions of MS Word have different menu options, however, you should look for “section break” in your menu bar. Example: inthe preliminary pages, the page number[DC32] is set to start at page ii on that specific page. The cursor is on page ii. In that way, the signature page is not counted nor numbered and the title page will count as page i, but is not visibly numbered. At the end of the preliminary pages, another section break starts so that the page numbering changes to 1, 2, 3, etc. Do page numbering after all other edits have been completed.
To change page margins, you need to utilize the section break function as well. An example is moving from the first page of a Chapter to the next page. Since a chapter heading is a major heading, the page must have a two-inch top margin. However, the following pages of the chapter will need a one-inch top margin. Make a section break after the first page of the chapter so you can format the next page to have a one-inch top margin.
The next page of this template covers how to format subdivisions. You may number your subdivisions or you can simply title them. However, the spacing between different types of subdivisions and how the heading appears is quite specific.
1.1 Insert title of 1st order subdivision[DC33]
Begin text here. 3 blank line spaces separate major headings and 1storder subdivisions. 3 blank line spaces also separate 1st and 2nd order subdivisions. Center and underline.
1.1.1 Insert title of second order subdivision here
Begin text here. 2nd order subdivisions are centered but not underlined.
1.1.1.1Insert title of third order subdivision here.
Begin text here. End 3rd order subdivisions with a period. 3rd order subdivisions begin at the left margin. The text begins at the next line. OR
1.1.1.1Insert title of fourth order subdivision hereand this option consists of letting the title function as part of the opening words of a sentence.
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Table 1. Insert table caption here.
Tables are separated from the text of your paper by 3 blank line spaces, above and below. If a table appears on a page without text from the paper, it must be one inch from the top of the page. A figure should also be separated from text of your paper by 3 blank line spaces, above and below. The figure caption goes below the figure. If a figure appears on a page without text from your paper it must be centered on the page.
If your table or figure is too big to place vertically, you can place it horizontally on the page. Remember that the page margins remain the same, regardless of the table or figure placement. You will also need to place the page number at the bottom of the page, despite the horizontal placement.
You may number your tables and figures in numerical order (example: 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) or by first order subdivision (example: Table 1.1, 1.2, etc.). However, tables and figures should not be numbered by 2nd or 3rd order subdivisions regardless of whether they are listed in a 2nd or 3rd order subdivision.
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REFERENCES[DC34]
REFERENCES
There are several different ways to format your references. You must follow a specific and acceptable formatting style. The Graduate School highly recommends using available software to help you format your references. It is a very time consuming and difficult task to try to correctly enter each reference by hand.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A
Copy and paste the image of your IRB approval form in your appendix section. You may also place any other supporting documentation in your appendix section.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH[DC35]
Name of Author: [DC36]
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth:
Graduate and Undergraduate Schools Attended:
Degrees Awarded:
Awards and Honors:
Publications:
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[DC3]Your name must be listed exactly the same here, title page, abstract and biographical sketch. Can include middle name or initial, it is up to you. Example: Mary E. Harris
[DC4]Or Dissertation, insert applicable
[DC5]Change to suit your circumstance. Example: Master of Arts
[DC6]Insert your field
[DC7]Must be month and year of graduation. This can change for Summer semesters. The semester ends when grades are due in the records office. See the USA Academic Calendar for specific dates.
[DC8]Insert the names of your committee members here. ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLACK INK ONLY. Only one copy is necessary. Use plain white copier paper. We are no longer requiring cotton rag paper.
[DC9]The Dean will sign once your paper has been approved. The Graduate School office will take care of this step.
[DC10]Must be listed exactly the same as on your signature page and abstract. Your title page is counted as page 1, but is not numbered.
[DC11]Or Dissertation
[DC12]Change to your information if necessary
[DC13]Change to your field if not Psychology
[DC14]List your previously earned degrees here.
[DC15]This should indicate the month and year of anticipated graduation of current degree.
[DC16]The List of Tables and List of Figures are optional depending on whether your paper has tables and/or figures.
[DC17]Insert name of Chapters after numeral. NOTE: Do not allow your text to extend all the way to the page number (leave 5 blank spaces). If the title is lengthy, it may be extended into a second line. Indent the second line so it is even with the 1st line. Single space multi-line captions. Chapter headings are major headings.
[DC18]This is an example of first order subdivisions. Note that subdivisions are not required to be numbered, however the formatting is the same regardless.
[DC19]Example of second order subdivision formatting.
[DC20]Example of third order subdivisions formatting.
[DC21]Example of fourth order subdivisions formatting.
[DC22]If you have an IRB approval certificate, it must be included in your paper in the appendix section.
[DC23]Your paper MUST include a biographical sketch. Use either the list format OR the paragraph format, NOT both.
[DC24]This page is mandatory if you have tables in your paper.
[DC25]NOTE: Do not allow your text to extend all the way to the page number (leave 5 blank spaces). If the title is lengthy, it may be extended into a second line. Indent the second line so it is even with the 1st line. Single space multi-line captions.
[DC26]This page is mandatory if you have figures in your paper.
[DC27]NOTE: Do not allow your text to extend all the way to the page number (leave 5 blank spaces). If the title is lengthy, it may be extended into a second line. Indent the second line so it is even with the 1st line. Single space multi-line captions.
[DC28]List your name exactly as it is on your title and signature page.
[DC29]Degree you are seeking
[DC30]Month and year of anticipated graduation
[DC31]Page 1 begins on the first page of your document. Major headings always begin on a new page and have a 2-inch top margin.
[DC32]Look for tool “page number formatting” to perform this action.
[DC33]This section is an example of subdivision formatting. Your first order subdivision is the next step down from your major heading (chapter heading).
[DC34]Cover pages are not numbered or counted. The heading must be centered on the page. To accomplish correct page numbering, remember you must divide your paper in sections. Go to the next page and set the page number to be whatever it needs to be (the cover page and its contents should be a unique section) and then click on the page number in the footer. Once you do this, look for the header and footer tool that says “different first page.” This will get rid of the page number on the cover page.
[DC35]There are two ways to format your biographical sketch. You may also use a paragraph format. Use one or the other format, but NOT both.
[DC36]Remember to list your name consistently throughout your paper.
[DC37]Once you are finished with your draft you should turn off these comments by going to Review or Track Changes and clicking on Original.