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Abstract

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Table of Contents

Abstract................................................................................................................................iiDedication..........................................................................................................................iiiAcknowledgments..............................................................................................................ivVita......................................................................................................................................vList of Tables.....................................................................................................................viiList of Figures..................................................................................................................viiiChapter 1. Introduction........................................................................................................1

Using this Template [This is a First-Level Subheading].................................................2Inserting and Numbering Figures [This is a Second-Level Subheading]....................2Numbering Figures......................................................................................................4Inserting and Numbering Tables.................................................................................6

More About Illustrations..................................................................................................7Chapter 2. Useful Information and Things to Remember................................................10

Landscaped Pages..........................................................................................................11Bibliography......................................................................................................................12Appendix A. Graduate Program Names...........................................................................13Appendix B. Landscaped Page..........................................................................................17Appendix C. Where to go for Additional Help..................................................................19

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List of Tables

Table 1 A sample continued table.......................................................................................2

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By using Word’s “Insert Caption….” Feature you can build your List of Tables (this

page) and List of Figures (the following page). The label and number, the caption, and

page number appear in columns 1, 2, and 3 respectively. You can update all fields

prior to submitting your document by selecting the table, right click the text, and select

“Update Field.”

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Location of "Breaks' on the Page Layout Tab.......................................................1

Figure 2. A continued figure. Part A Bar Graph; Part B. Line Graph; Part C Pie Chart....5

Figure 3 Sample Landscaped Page...................................................................................18

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By using Word’s “Insert Caption….” Feature you can build your List of Figures (this

page) and List of Tables (the previous page). The label and number, the caption, and

page number appear in columns 1, 2, and 3 respectively. You can update all fields

prior to submitting your document by selecting the table, right click the text, and select

“Update Field.”

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This is the first chapter of your document. It is often titled “Introduction” but you may

use any title that suits your purpose and is agreed upon by your committee. The chapter

number and title (or equivalent) uses “Heading 1” quick style in the Styles menu. Using

a ‘Section break – next page’ and the “Heading 1” quick style will insure that each new

chapter or chapter equivalent begins with a 2-inch top margin.

To insert a ‘Section break – next page’ go to the Page Layout tab on the ribbon.

On the Page Layout ribbon select ‘Breaks’ and then select ‘Next Page’ from the ‘Page

Breaks’ box. Then select Next Page from the Section Breaks menu.

Figure 1 Location of "Breaks' on the Page Layout Tab

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Using this Template [This is a First-Level Subheading]

This template has been set up to meet the basic formatting requirements for thesis and

dissertations given in the “Guidelines for Formatting Theses, Dissertations, and D.M. A.

Documents.” The margins are correct; the table of contents is formatted correctly; the

necessary parts are in the correct order; the page numbers will appear in the right place

and in the right form; it has an acceptable font face and size.

For the first page of a chapter or chapter equivalent, use a ‘Section Break – Next Page’ to

go to the top of a new page, then type the chapter title. Include “Chapter” and the

number with the title. When you are done with the title (Chapter #. Title), highlight the

entire thing. Then select ‘Heading 1’ from the Styles menu. Selecting Heading 1 will

insert the necessary top margin, center the title, and mark for inclusion in the Table of

contents. You will need to update the Table of Contents after completing the document

by clicking the table on the Table of Contents page and clicking ‘Update Table’ in the

upper left corner of the table.

The first-level subheading utilizes the ‘Heading 2’ quick style in the Styles menu. Using

this style includes your first-level subheading in the Table of Contents. After typing the

heading in the document, highlight the entire heading and then select ‘Heading 2.’ If you

are numbering subheadings you must include the number with the subheading and

highlight the entire entry (number and heading) before selecting Heading 2.

Inserting and Numbering Figures [This is a Second-Level Subheading]

Figures are identified below the illustration, both number and title. If your figure has

notes to identify certain parts, the notes are to be inserted between the figure and the

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number and title. If the notes are part of the title, the entire title must appear in the list of

figures.

To insert the caption for an illustration, place the curser below the bottom of the

illustration and then go to ‘References’ on the ribbon and click ‘Insert Caption. For a

figure, make sure the ‘Label’ is figure and type the title/caption in the ‘Caption’ box (top

box), then click ‘OK’. This will place the Figure number and caption/title on the page

with the figure and mark it for inclusion in the List of Figures. You will need to click on

the List of Figures and update the table (click ‘Update Table’ in the upper left of the

table) to ensure your List of Figures updates correctly.

Where ever possible, keep figures on a single page, even if this leaves a white space at

the bottom of the page preceding the figure. If your figure is of a size that it cannot fit on

a single page, a continued style is recommended. In continuing the illustration, the figure

number and title appear on the first page of the illustration. The word ‘Continued’ should

be inserted below the lower right corner of the figure but above the figure number and

title. ‘Figure# continued’ should then appear above the upper left corner of the figure on

the next page followed by the remainder of the figure. If the figure continues onto a third

page then the word ‘Continued’ would be inserted below the lower right corner (omit the

figure number and title) and ‘Figure# continued’ above the upper left corner. The pattern

should be followed for however many pages the figure continues.

An example of a continued figure can be found on the following pages.

Between text and the top or bottom of any type of illustration (figure, table, map,

illustration) there must be a space equivalent to three single spaces or two double spaces.

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Numbering Figures

Figures can be numbered in one of two ways. Either consecutively through the entire

document or consecutively by chapter. When numbering consecutively by chapter,

figures in chapter 1 would be numbered 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and so on, while figures in chapter 2

would be numbered 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc. Figures may only be numbered by chapter, not by

subsections within each chapter. Once a figure numbering style is chosen, that style must

be used consistently throughout the entire document, including appendices. When

numbering by chapter, figures in appendices would be numbered with the appendix letter

used in place of the chapter number (ex. A.1, A.2, C.1, C.2).

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Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 40

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Figure 2 continued

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Inserting and Numbering Tables

Tables can be identified either above or below the table, both number and title. To insert

the table title/caption, place the curser either above or below the relevant (be consistent)

and click ‘References’ on the ribbon. Click ‘Insert Caption’. Check that the ‘Label’ is

‘Table,’ then type the title/caption in the first field. Click ‘OK’. This will place the table

number and title with the relevant table as well as marking the number and title for

inclusion in the List of Tables. You will need to click on the List of Tables and update

the table (click ‘Update Table’ in the upper left of the table) to ensure your List of Tables

updates correctly.

If your table has notes to identify or clarify certain parts, the notes are to be inserted

between the table and the number and title. If the notes are part of the title, the entire title

must appear in the List of Tables. Where ever possible keep tables on a single page. If 6

your table is of a size that it cannot fit on a single page, a continued style is

recommended.

In continuing the table, the table number and title appear on the first page of the table.

The word ‘Continued’ should be inserted below the lower right corner of the table but

above the figure number and title (if identifying below). ‘Table# continued’ should then

appear above the upper left corner of the table on the next page followed by the

remainder of the table. If the table continues onto a third page, then the word

‘Continued’ would be inserted below the lower right corner (omit the table number and

title if identifying below) and ‘Table# continued’ above the upper left corner. This

pattern should be followed for however many pages the table continues.

An example of a continued table can be found on the following pages.

As with a figure, a table must be preceded and followed by space equal to three single

line spaces or two double line spaces. Once the choice is made to have three single or

two double lines, be consistent.

More About Illustrations

For the purposes of theses, dissertations, and D.M.A. documents anything that is not text

is considered an illustration and must be identified as such. A list (List of Tables, List of

Figures, List of Maps, List of Illustrations, etc.) must be located in the preliminary pages

following the Table of Contents.

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Row Number

Hair Color Eye Color Glasses Contacts BracesHearing Aid

1 Brown Brown Yes No No No2 Blond Hazel No Yes No No3 Auburn Brown No Yes Yes No4 Black Brown No No No Yes5 Brown Blue Yes No No No6 Brown Brown No No Yes No7 Blond Blue Yes No Yes Yes8 N/A Blue No Yes No No9 Brown Brown No Yes No No10 Blond Brown No No No No11 Brown Blue Yes No Yes Yes12 Auburn Blue No Yes No No13 White Hazel Yes Yes No No14 Black Brown No Yes Yes Yes15 Black Brown No No Yes Yes16 Brown Blue No Yes No No17 Brown Blue Yes No No No18 Blond Brown No No No No19 Auburn Hazel Yes No Yes Yes20 Black Brown No Yes No Yes21 Brown Black No Yes No No22 Brown Black No Yes Yes No23 Blond Blue Yes No Yes Yes24 N/A Black No No No Yes25 Brown Brown Yes No No No26 Blond Hazel No Yes No No27 Brown Black No Yes Yes No28 Auburn Blue No Yes No Yes29 White Brown Yes No No No30 Black Black No Yes Yes No31 Black Black Yes Yes Yes No32 Brown Blue No No No No33 Brown Black No No No No34 N/A Brown No No Yes Yes35 White Hazel Yes Yes Yes No36 White Black No Yes No No

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Table 1 Continued

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Hair Color Eye Color Glasses ContactsAdultBraces

Hearing Aid

37 Brown Black Yes No No Yes38 Black Black No No No No39 White Blue No Yes Yes Yes40 Red Black No Yes No Yes41 Auburn Brown Yes Yes No No42 White Hazel No No Yes No43 Black Black Yes No Yes No44 Auburn Hazel Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Chapter 2. Useful Information and Things to Remember

When using this template remember to end chapters or major sections with a ‘Section

Break – Next Page,’ not a page break, and after typing the chapter title (or equivalent)

highlight the title and select ‘Heading 1’ from the Styles menu. Use of the section break

and Heading 1 will format the first page of each chapter or chapter equivalent according

to the Graduate School format requirements. For a First-Level subheading, type the title

(including any subheading numbering), highlight the title (include the number if used),

and select ‘Heading 2 from the Styles menu. For a Second-Level subheading, do the

same thing except select ‘Heading 3’. Only major sections are required to appear in the

Table of Contents. Major sections include:

Abstract

Dedication (if used)

Acknowledgments (if used)

Vita

List of Tables (if used)

List of Figures (if used)

All Chapter #s and Titles

Bibliography (or Reference)

All Appendices (is used)

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Subheadings within each chapter (or equivalent) are not required to be in the Table of

Contents, but be consistent. If the subheadings from one chapter are in the Table of

Contents, then the subheadings for all chapters must be in the Table of Contents.

Landscaped Pages

If it becomes necessary to place a table or figure in your document in landscape, the

title/caption of the table or figure is put on the page in the same direction as the

illustration, the page number remains in the bottom center portrait position, and the top of

the landscaped page has a margin of 1.5 inches. The top of the landscaped page goes to

the binding edge.

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Bibliography

Turabian, Kate L., A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 5th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987.

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While a list of references may appear at the end of each chapter, the final submitted

document must have a unified bibliography that covers the entire document.

A consistent style must be used for the references in the bibliography.

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Appendix A. Graduate Program Names

Arts Administration, Education and PolicyAccounting and Management Information SystemsApplied Clinical and Preclinical ResearchAgricultural, Environmental & Developmental EconomicsAgricultural and Extension Education Distance Learning OptionAeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringAfrican-American and African StudiesAgricultural and Extension EducationAllied MedicineAnatomyAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApplied EconomicsActuarial and Quantitative Risk ManagementArchitectureArt EducationArtArts Policy and AdministrationEast Asian Languages and LiteraturesAstronomyAtmospheric SciencesAudiologyBiochemistryOhio State University Biochemistry ProgramBioethicsBiomedical EngineeringBiophysicsBiostatisticsBusiness AdministrationBusiness Logistics EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryChemical PhysicsCivil EngineeringCommunication

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Comparative StudiesConsumer SciencesCity and Regional PlanningComputer Science and EngineeringComparative and Veterinary MedicineDanceDentistryDesignMaster of Dental HygieneDance StudiesEarth SciencesEast Asian Studies Electrical and Computer EngineeringEconomicsEducational StudiesEducation:Physical Activity and Education ServicesEducation:Educational Policy and LeadershipEducation:Teaching and LearningEvolution, Ecology & Organismal BiologyEnglishEntomologyEnvironment and Natural ResourcesEnvironmental ScienceFood, Agricultural & Biological EngineeringFamily & Consumer Sciences EducationFood Science and TechnologyFilm StudiesFamily Resource ManagementFrench & ItalianMaster of Global Engineering LeadershipGenetic CounselingGeodetic ScienceGeographyGeological SciencesGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGraduate SchoolGreek and LatinHorticulture and Crop ScienceHuman Development and Family ScienceHealth Care InnovationHistory of ArtHistoryHealth and Rehabilitation Science

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Human Resource ManagementHealth Services Management and PolicyHospitality ManagementHuman Development and Family ScienceHuman NutritionBiomedical Sciences Graduate ProgramIndustrial and Systems EngineeringItalianJournalism and CommunicationKinesiologyLandscape ArchitectureLatin American StudiesLabor and Human ResourcesLinguisticsLearning TechnologiesMaster of AccountingMaster in the Study of LawMathematicsMaster of Mathematical SciencesMaterials Science and EngineeringMaster of Business AdministrationMolecular and Cellular BiochemistryMaster of Business Operational ExcellenceMolecular Cellular and Developmental BiologyMechanical EngineeringMedical ScienceMicrobiologyMolecular GeneticsPublic HealthMusicMolecular Virology ImmunologyNear Eastern Languages and CulturesNeuroscience Graduate ProgramNuclear EngineeringNursing PracticeNursingOccupational TherapyOccupational Therapy DoctorateOral BiologyOhio State University Nutrition ProgramPathologyPlant Cellular and Molecular BiologyPharmacology

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Pharmaceutical SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiologyPhysical TherapyPlant Health ManagementPlant PathologyPolitical SciencePortuguesePsychologyPublic Policy and ManagementPublic HealthRural SociologySlavic and East European Languages and CulturesSlavic and East European StudiesSpecialized Master in Business - FinanceSpecialized Master in Business - LogisticsSpecialized Master in Business - MarketingSociologySocial WorkSpanish & PortugueseSpeech and Hearing ScienceSpeech Language PathologySports CoachingStatisticsTeaching and LearningTheatreTranslational Plant SciencesFashion and Retail StudiesVision ScienceWelding EngineeringWomen's, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesWomen's Studies

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Appendix B. Landscaped Page

If your document contains a figure or table that is too wide to fit on a page in portrait

format it may be necessary to place the illustration in your document landscaped. The

top of the illustration goes to the binding edge. The legend/caption is in the same

orientation as the illustration.

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Appendix C. Where to go for Additional Help

Assistance with format problems is close by. The Digital Union, part of the Office of

Distance Education and eLearning, offers regular hours year round and technical support

for a variety of computers and software. Some of the services available at the Digital

Union include standard printing in a variety of sizes, scanning, 3D printing, online

tutorials, USB charging and a host of others. For additional information on this

wonderful resource, including locations and hours, go to the Digital Union website at

https://odee.osu.edu/digital-union.

The OSU Writing Center will not help with formatting your document.

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