The are general specifications and formatting rules for Dissertations and Thesis, but every University has its own layout requirement, the general specifications and formatting rules are more or less similar. The dissertations should have double space margins throughout, except for the approval page, title page, figure headings, endnotes and footnotes, and extensive quotations. Any standard font can be selected, ensuring that the same font is used throughout. The book titles, foreign words, letters and taxonomic names can be in italics.
The dissertation page margins are 1.5 on the left, and the top, right and bottom margins are set to 1. The white bond paper that are used for dissertations or thesis have a size of 11″ x 8.5″, but for pocket material and photographic plates there are exceptions.
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Unless you have written many formal documents before, you might be surprised how difficult it can be to write a thesis or dissertation. When writing a thesis or dissertation, your style should be formal and similar to what you find in the scholarly journals of your discipline. Review journal articles in your discipline to get a sense of what is expected in terms of structure, style and language. Thorough reading of current journals will also help give you a sense of the “hot” topics in your field along with the most common key words and phrases.
Keep it Simple. The Literature Review is often the section written in the most formal, academic language. While there is not much scope for rhetoric in a Results section, a Literature Review may allow you to express yourself in a more elegant, academic or literary manner. However, it is important not to get too carried away! Shorter, less complicated sentences and paragraphs are always better – and more readable – than complicated prose. Don’t worry about trying to sound “smart”; it is better to be clear.
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An MBA is becoming a more and more important for the top job nowadays. The job market is very competitive and every little helps. If you are considering progressing to MBA study but you’re tied up with a full time job and/or a family to support, then you don’t necessarily need to make the burden heavier. It is possible to study an MBA with no entrance exam or thesis required.
Many MBA courses are extremely demanding and require dedication, focus and time to successfully complete. Without the hassle of taking the GMAT entrance examination it will lower your stress levels if anything else!
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