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Guidelines
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Introduction
1.1. The guidelines described in this document have been established so that theses can be prepared in a form suitable for library cataloging. The document takes its place in the library as a product of original thinking and research, and it is, therefore, designed to appear in a form comparable to published works.
1.2. This document covers the general rules of quality, format and appearance.
Students should consult their Project Supervisor for specific content requirements.
1.3. It is the student’s responsibility to read and follow the requirements presented here. The final copies will not be accepted if they do not fulfill the criteria described below.
Originality
An M.E. thesis shall
2.1. Consist of the student’s own account of his/her investigations;
2.2. Be either a record of original work or of an ordered and critical exposition of existing knowledge and shall provide evidence that the field has been surveyed thoroughly;
2.3. Be an integrated whole and present a coherent argument;
2.4. Give a critical assessment of the relevant literature, describe the method of research and its findings and include a discussion on those findings; and
2.5. Include a full bibliography and references.
Components
A thesis should contain the following parts in the order shown:
3.1. Title page (please see sample, Annexure I), containing:
• the thesis title;
• the full name of the Candidate and Supervisor;
• the degree for which the thesis is submitted;
• the name of the University, i.e. The Gujarat Technological University
• the month and year of submission
Language, Style and Format
. Language
Thesis should be written in English.
. Final Version
The final version of the thesis must be free from spelling, grammatical and other errors when submitted.
Scripts and Page Format
Paper and print quality are vitally important for successful microfilming and legibility. Normally, international A4 80 to 90 gsm white paper should be used for the thesis which should be printed on one side of the paper. Exceptionally, paper other than international A4 size may be used when the nature of the thesis requires it.