Author: Seth Veenbaas Updated: 12/05/2024
The word template follows the UNC Graduate School guidelines found in the UNC dissertation style guide 2024. For more information consult the UNC Thesis and Dissertation Guide
| Section | Required by graduate school |
|---|---|
| Title Page | Required |
| Copyright Page | Required |
| Abstract | Required |
| Dedication | Optional |
| Acknowledgements | Optional |
| Preface | Optional |
| Table of Contents (with page numbers) | Required |
| List of Figures (with titles and page numbers) | If applicable |
| List of Abbreviations and Symbols | If applicable |
| Chapters | Required |
| References | Required |
Adding both the Table of contents (TOC) and a list of figures (with titles and page numbers) requires some specific formatting. For example, you need to use the Word headings options to automate the creation of a TOC.
Refer to the Dissertation formatting workshop video to learn how to properly use the included template to create a table of contents and list of figures.
The Grad School requires that you include a table that defines the abbreviation and symbols contained in your dissertation.
The included template is designed to help you quickly generate definitions for common Chemistry abbrev and symbols.
| Abbrev/symbol | Definition |
|---|---|
| ± | plus/minus |
| ° | degree |
| g | gram |
| K | Kelvin |
| µm | micrometer |
| µM | micromolar |
| DMF | N-N-dimethylformamide |