minor updates to latest (Nov 2016) spec

01-title.tex

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 % TITLE PAGE
 
-% Sample text taken from the June 2014 version of "Preparing Your Thesis" by
-% the Office of the University Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of
-% Rochester
+% Sample text taken from the November 2016 version of "Formatting the
+% Thesis and Preparing for Final Defense" by the Office of the University
+% Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Rochester
 
 \begin{titlepage}
   \vspace*{\fill}
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
     %%%%%
 
     \bigskip\bigskip\bigskip\bigskip%
-    Supervised by Professor [Your advisor's first and last name]
+    Supervised by Professor [Your advisor's first and last name -- no degree credentials]
 
     \bigskip\bigskip%
     [Department if applicable]
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
     %%%%%
 
     \bigskip\bigskip\bigskip\bigskip%
-    2014 [or year of degree conferral]
+    2019 [or year of degree conferral]
   \end{center}
 
   \vspace*{\fill}

04-bio.tex

@@ -1,31 +1,29 @@
 % BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
 
-% Sample text taken from the June 2014 version of "Preparing Your Thesis" by
-% the Office of the University Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of
-% Rochester
+% Sample text taken from the November 2016 version of "Formatting the
+% Thesis and Preparing for Final Defense" by the Office of the University
+% Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Rochester
 
 \chapter*{Biographical Sketch}
 \markboth{\MakeUppercase{Biographical Sketch}}{}
 \iftoggle{fulltoc}{
   \addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Biographical Sketch}
 }{}
 
-The author was born in CITY, STATE. HE/SHE attended XXXX University, and
-graduated with a Bachelor of ARTS/SCIENCE degree in MAJOR FIELD. Describe
-Master's degree if from an institution other than the University of
-Rochester. Describe professional or career path prior to doctoral study if
-applicable. HE/SHE began doctoral studies in FIELD at the University of
-Rochester in 200X. HE/SHE was awarded [if applicable: a NAME(s) Fellowship in
-200X and 200X] and [if applicable] received the Master of ARTS/SCIENCE degree
-from the University of Rochester. HE/SHE pursued HIS/HER research in SUBJECT
-under the direction of ADVISOR NAME.
+The author was born in [City, State, Country.] He/She attended [XXXX] University
+and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in [major]. Provide a
+similar description for any Masters degrees. Describe professional or career
+path prior to doctoral study, if applicable. He/She began doctoral studies in
+[field] at the University of Rochester in [year]. He/She was awarded a Name(s)
+Fellowship in 200X and 200X][if applicable]. He/She pursued his/her research in
+(subject area) under the direction of advisor(s) names(s).
 
 \bigskip\noindent%
 The following publications were a result of work conducted during doctoral
 study: [list full bibliographic reference information in the format used
 elsewhere in the dissertation]
 
-%%% Local Variables: 
+%%% Local Variables:
 %%% mode: latex
 %%% TeX-master: "dissertation"
-%%% End: 
+%%% End:

07-contrib.tex

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 % CONTRIBUTORS AND FUNDING SOURCES
 
-% Sample text taken from the June 2014 version of "Preparing Your Thesis" by
-% the Office of the University Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of
-% Rochester
+% Sample text taken from the November 2016 version of "Formatting the
+% Thesis and Preparing for Final Defense" by the Office of the University
+% Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Rochester
 
 \chapter*{Contributors and Funding Sources}
 \markboth{\MakeUppercase{Contributors and Funding Sources}}{}
@@ -11,18 +11,17 @@ \chapter*{Contributors and Funding Sources}
 }{}
 
 This work was supported by a dissertation committee consisting of Professor
-XXXX (advisor --- also note if co-advisor) and XXXX of the Department of (Home
-Department) and Professor(s) XXXX of the Department of (Outside
-Department). The data analyzed for Chapter 3 was provided by Professor
-XXXX. The analyses depicted in Chapter 4 were conducted in part by Rebecca
-Jones of the Department of Biostatistics and were published in (year) in an
-article listed in the Biographical Sketch. All other work conducted for the
-dissertation was completed by the student independently. (If applicable)
-Graduate study was supported by a Provost Fellowship from the University of
-Rochester and a dissertation research fellowship from XXX Foundation.
+XXXX [advisor --- also note if co-advisor] and XXXX of the Department of [Home
+Department] and Professor(s) XXXX of the Department of [Outside Department].
+The data analyzed for Chapter 3 was provided by Professor XXXX. The analyses
+depicted in Chapter 4 were conducted in part by Rebecca Jones of the Department
+of Biostatistics and were published in (year) in an article listed in the
+Biographical Sketch. All other work conducted for the dissertation was
+completed by the student independently. (If applicable) Graduate study was
+supported by a XXXX [name of Fellowship]. Also include any sponsoring grant
+information here.
 
-
-%%% Local Variables: 
+%%% Local Variables:
 %%% mode: latex
 %%% TeX-master: "dissertation"
-%%% End: 
+%%% End:

README.md

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 This repository contains a LaTeX template for dissertations at the University
 of Rochester.  It is, to my knowledge, consistent with
 [UR regulations](http://www.rochester.edu/theses/ThesesManual.pdf) as of
-July 2014.  Use at your own risk.  If the requirements change or you notice an
-inconsistency, please submit an issue or pull request and I'll try to update
+November 2016.  Use at your own risk.  If the requirements change or you notice
+an inconsistency, please submit an issue or pull request and I'll try to update
 the template.
 
 Example output is available [here](dissertation.pdf?raw=true).