The student is strongly advised to become familiar with the instructions in the manual. Theses from the library or departmental offices should not be used as examples of correct format. In addition to the university format guidelines, each academic unit may select a supplementary style manual to be followed in matters of documentation and bibliography. Students should consult their academic program adviser or thesis committee chair concerning the style manual used. If the supplementary style manual presents regulations which conflict with the all-university format guidelines published in the thesis manual, the university regulations take precedence.
Some graduate programs require style manuals or guides designed for journal articles.
Although these are helpful for abbreviations, tables, figures and footnoting, as well as other purposes, students should be aware of the difference between a thesis and an article and make appropriate adaptations, approved by the graduate program adviser. The student makes all necessary arrangements for the typing of the thesis. A list of thesis typists is available in the Office of Graduate Studies. The university Career Development Center also maintains a listing of students and others who have indicated their availability for typing assignments. An experienced typist is strongly advised, although the university does not endorse or recommend individual typists.