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A Handbook for Theses and Dissertations contains information on The Graduate School’s policies and procedures for preparing a thesis or dissertation, having it reviewed by the Thesis Editor, and uploading it as a PDF for electronic publication, which is the final requirement for graduation. The Handbook includes an explanation of the University of Utah format, examples of pages and forms, and a discussion of copyright issues.
Policies and Procedures
Thesis Submission Procedure
University Policies for Theses and Dissertations
Coauthored Theses and Dissertations
Approval Requirements
Publication Requirements
Copyright
Formatting Requirements: Preliminary Pages
Preliminary Pages Overview
Title Page
Copyright Page
Statement of Thesis/Dissertation Approval
Abstract
Dedication, Frontispiece, and Epigraph
Table of Contents and List of Figures/Tables
Acknowledgements
Preface
Formatting Requirements: Text
General Formatting Requirements
Parts Composed of Related Chapters
Quotations
Headings and Subheadings
Tables and Figures
Footnote and Reference Citations
Appendix or Appendices
References or Selected Bibliography
Vita
Style Requirements
Documentation and Writing Styles
Preparation and Printing of the Manuscript
Submitting the Manuscript
Submitting from Off-Campus
Electronic Version Submitted for Thesis Release
Distribution of Theses and Dissertations
Personal Copies and Fees