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Writing & Submitting a Thesis: Thesis Preparation

This guide has been prepared by the University of Waikato Library in association with the School of Graduate Research and provides details about each stage of writing and submitting your thesis.

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