You must conform to the instructions in the approved style manual, unless they conflict with this manual, in which case the Graduate School guidelines take precedence. Format All theses and dissertations should adhere to the following formatting guidelines. All chapter, section, and table headings and subheadings of more than one line must be single spaced. M.F.A. candidates writing a thesis in poetry may single space if they obtain prior approval from the chair of the English department. Use a 12-point serif font.
Script fonts are unacceptable, as is the use of multiple typefaces.
An ample left-hand margin is important for binding purposes. Begin the first line of all other pages one inch from the top. Number every page of the manuscript except the copyright page. These page numbers are centered on the bottom of the page. Do not divide words at the bottom of a page and carry them over to the next page.