Chapter 1 Introduction
Dear Teacher:
With the increasing complexity of the Australian study environment, more and more students are experiencing difficulties in writing their dissertations. In order to help students improve the quality of their dissertations and obtain higher grades, this article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the major components of a dissertation and the proper formatting requirements. Please be sure to read it carefully for better academic essay writing skills.
Chapter 2 Thesis Components and Formatting Requirements
2.1 Framework
A good framework structure is crucial to the successful completion of your dissertation. The best way to do this is to develop a basic structure based on what you are writing about. A typical thesis framework consists of an Introduction, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion.
2.1.1 Introduction
The introduction should briefly summarise the topic of the paper and its background information, as well as identifying the central question that the paper will answer. In addition, an eye-catching mode of expression can be used as an introduction, such as quoting one or two classic quotations or interesting facts.
2.1.2 Body Paragraphs
The main body paragraphs are the core part of the essay and need to be explored in depth around the topic. Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, which is used to guide the subsequent discussion. Supporting evidence should be mainly cited from relevant literature to enhance the credibility of the thesis statement. Finally, the previous issues are reviewed and summarised through concluding statements.
2.1.3 Conclusion
The conclusion section should reiterate the issues explored in the thesis and their importance, summarise the existing ideas and state the author’s own innovative insights. At the same time, constructive comments or suggestions can also be made in this section.
2.2 Formatting Requirements
2.2.1 Font
It is recommended to use Times New Roman font, the size control between 18-22 pounds for first-level headings, 16 pounds for second-level headings, 14 pounds for third-level headings, and 12 pounds for the main text.
2.2.2 Page numbering
Catalogue page number using Roman numerals, the body of the page using Arabic numerals.
2.2.3 Line spacing
Line spacing should be set to 1.5 times.
2.2.4 Margins
Margins should be kept at about 2.5 cm.
Chapter III References
3.1 Citation Format
When citing literature, standard formats such as APA (American Psychological Association) or MLA (Modern Language Association) should be followed. Specific citation formats can be referred to relevant academic journals or books.
3.2 List of references
References should be listed in the order of their appearance and numbered accordingly in the text. The list of references should be located at the end of the paper and listed according to different categories.
3.3 Citation Principles
When citing others’ opinions or data, the source must be indicated and intellectual property rights must be respected. At the same time, plagiarism should be avoided to ensure the originality of the thesis content.
Chapter 4 Conclusion
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