It is best to begin your thesis/dissertation writing with the appropriate complete template, available below for download. These documents are Windows and MAC compatible. These templates will help you to format your ETD to meet the Graduate School format specifications.
For submission, convert your ETD into ONE pdf file. Visit ETD Submission Process for more information about submitting your ETD.
Each program has selected one or more preferred style manuals, and all students within the program are to follow the appropriate writing style. Where there is incongruity between Graduate School format guidelines and program writing style, the program style should be followed.