General
Before beginning to write the thesis or project, students
are strongly advised to check with members of their advisory
committees to determine the style manual and/or professional
journals which are the accepted guides for the specific
discipline, and to become familiar with the stylistic
preferences. In those situations where a specific style
manual may conflict with the UAF requirements described here,
the UAF requirement will take precedence, unless written approval
for an exception is secured in advance from the Office
of the Graduate School.
Your thesis is to be treated as a book, not
a manuscript to be sent off for further editing. Since
it is viewed as a finished product, and since it is an indication
of the ability and character of its author, the thesis
should be correct in spelling and punctuation, neat in form
(smudges, visible corrections, "white out," etc., are unacceptable),
and consistent in all matters.
Writing Guides
Many books have been written on "how to write," just
a few of which are listed here. Check the library or bookstores
for these and others. They can help with the correct use
of English, as well as give you ideas on formatting and
content.
Students should consult their advisors regarding the specific
style manual appropriate for their thesis; for some theses,
specific technical journals may be preferable as style
models. The student should also be sure to check for any
exceptions to published format or style which the degree
program may require.
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