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Writing & Submitting a Thesis: Thesis Preparation

Proofreading

Before submission, meticulously proofread the thesis. It's advisable to have someone unfamiliar with the material perform this task. Check for: 

  • Every table, diagram, photograph and map has a caption and is referred to in the text;
  • Every table, diagram, photograph and map referred to in the text is actually included;
  • Every reference in the text has a citation in the bibliography;
  • Every citation in the bibliography is referred to in the text;
  • The conventions in the use of italics or underlining especially for foreign and scientific terms, as appropriate to the discipline, have been followed.

Further Reading

A range of books on writing theses and dissertations is available in the University of Waikato Library. To find them, do a subject search for Dissertations, Academic.

Teaching & Learning Librarians

The Teaching and Learning Team can help you with finding quality resources, navigating the Library's databases, and referencing the sources used.

Email: library@waikato.ac.nz  

Phone: +647 838-4051