Three copies of the theses (1 original and 2 copies, either xerographic, photocopied, offset or letter quality printer) are to be supplied to the Library. In addition, an abstract independent of the document is to be supplied to the Library.

You must hand in your thesis in person to Doris Oliver. If Doris is not available, Nydia Cruz can also accept the thesis. Theses cannot be mailed to the Library and cannot be handed in by another person.

Doris Oliver is available to accept theses from 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00 pm, M-F. Appointments are not necessary but are highly recommended.

Binding fee for Master's Thesis
The present fee for binding a Master's Thesis is $110.00. Checks should be made payable to Stevens Institute of Technology and are due when the paper is submitted. The present fee is not part of the graduation fee.

Submission Date
The submission deadlines for theses are set by the Office of Graduate Studies. Date extensions are given through the Office of Graduate Studies only. Theses should be submitted by the last day of classes as set on the Academic Calendar.

Master's Thesis Processing
Once the thesis has been accepted, all copies are sent to be professionally bound, and upon their return to the Library, one is cataloged and becomes part of the Library's collection. The two additional copies and are sent to the department. If they desire, students can have additional copies bound at their own expense.

Group Thesis Reports
Individuals creating a master thesis as a group must follow all the requirements and specifications for a master thesis. The title page and abstract of a group thesis will include all the names of the individuals involved in creating the thesis. The title page must also include the reader of the thesis. Please view the thesis title page, the title page with instructions, and the sample abstract page of a group masters thesis.

Title Page requirements
The title page of the thesis must contain the report title, student name, degree, name of the advisor, name of the reader, and the year the thesis was completed. It must be in the format shown in the examples shown in sample pages. For more information see the formatting requirements section below.

Copyright / Registration of Copyright
All "original works of authorship" are protected under copyright law when the work is created. A page stating the date and name of the author can be included in the report but is not required, as copyright protection occurs automatically upon the creation of the work. To state copyright protection, a copyright page may be included in the thesis or dissertation after the title page.

The copyright of the thesis can be registered, which may have certain legal advantages for the copyright owner, including easier prosecution of copyright infringement. Registration of the copyright is optional. Registration can be done by the author directly with the United States Copyright Office.

Including an additional page after the title page with copyright information is optional, and works are still copyrighted without it. The copyright text should use the author's name and should be worded as "© 200X, Firstname M. Lastname. All rights reserved." To see an example of a copyright page, see sample pages.

Abstract
An abstract of 350 words or less, not including the title, is required for all dissertations, theses and reports. One extra, loose copy of your abstract is required for the library.

The abstract should be structured according to the formatting requirements. To see a sample abstract, see sample pages.

Paper
The original copy of the thesis must be produced on good quality 8½" x 11", 20 pound acid-free white paper. The paper should not be stapled, punched, bound, colored or printed on letterhead.

The two additional copies of the thesis can be photocopied or produced on copier or laser paper.

Ink
Black ink only

Margins
LEFT and TOP 1½"; RIGHT and BOTTOM 1".

Pagination
Pages must be printed single sided only.

Page Numbers
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…) must appear in the upper right-hand corner of every page starting with the first page of the body of the paper (usually the introduction or the first page of the first chapter). If it is necessary to print some pages in landscape format or if oversize pages or materials are necessary, adjust formatting so that the page number on these pages will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the page when the document is bound. Page numbers appear on every page of the body of the document, including the bibliography and the vita.

Lower case Roman numerals (i, ii …) must be used for the pages appearing before the body of the paper (called the front matter). The title page is considered page i, but there is no page number printed on the title page. The copyright page (if it is included) is considered page ii, but there is no page number printed on the copyright page. The remainder of the front matter (abstract, table of contents, etc.) is numbered with lowercase Roman numerals, starting with page iii (if no copyright page is used, the first page of the front matter is printed with page number ii).

If LaTeX or similar report producing programs are used, verify all document page layouts, such as margins and page number placement, even if you are using predefined document macros or classes. For questions about document layout and formatting, please see Doris Oliver.

Using LaTeX
The Library has a LaTeX template available for students to use. Using the template is optional, and it is provided to help students with layout of the title page and report numbering. If a LaTex program file is used that has been set up by someone else, all margins, page numbers and layout must conform to the standards as they are defined here. The requirements may have changed over time and must conform to current standards.

Spacing
The entire paper must be double spaced. Single spacing may be used for footnotes, quotations, and the bibliography.

Diagrams, Charts, Tables and other Illustrations
Graph paper may be used for original drawings, charts or illustrations. Original drawings may be in color or black and white, however, color is allowed for illustrations only; all text must appear in black. The original thesis must contain the original graphic or illustration, not a photocopy of the drawing, graphic or illustration.

If formulas and diagrams contain subscript and superscript characters, ensure they are large enough to read when printed in the final paper.

Computer Printouts
Any computer printouts must be on white paper, 8½" x 11". Larger printouts must be photoreduced producing a clear, accurate final copy.

Photographs
Glossy prints of good reproducible quality, either black or white or color may be used. Photographs can be printed on 8½" x 11" glossy finish paper, however, margin and page number requirements as stated above still apply for pages containing photographs. When attaching photographs to paper, double-sided tape may be used which causes the least amount of damage to the original paper.

Footnotes and Bibliography
The format of footnotes and the bibliography are to be prepared in accordance with standard practice in the field in which one is working. Documentation formatting style must be discussed with and accepted by the advisor. See further information on Reference Styles below.

Typeface
The suggested typeface for theses is 10 to 12 point Arial. Other suggested fonts are Times New Roman and Helvetica. Script and italic fonts should not be used except as needed in the body of the paper. Consistency should be maintained throughout the paper, using the same font for all text, diagrams, etc. on all pages.

Electronic material
Electronic material, such as CDs and multimedia can accompany the thesis. Each copy should be accompanied with a labeled CD. When bound, these are placed in an envelope in the back of the thesis.

Oversized materials
Oversized materials (pages greater than 8½" x 11") can be included in the paper if necessary. Oversized pages should be folded so that 1½" on the left hand binding edge remains, allowing the page to be opened once the paper is bound.

Reference styles
The reference style used for formatting the paper must be confirmed with your department and advisor. Frequently used styles are the APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association) and AMA (American Medical Association) styles. Style guides and manuals are available for each style. Page headers are not to be used.

Information regarding specific styles and their use with citations use can be found at citing sources.

Three copies of the dissertation (1 original and 2 copies, either xerographic, photocopied, offset or letter quality printer) are to be supplied to the Library. In addition, an abstract independent of the document is to be supplied to the Library. The announcement for Ph.D. dissertation defense is to be given to The Office of Graduate Studies at least 1½ weeks prior to the defense. A sample defense announcement can be found in sample pages.

You must hand in your dissertation in person to Doris Oliver. If Doris is not available, Nydia Cruz can also accept dissertations. Dissertations cannot be mailed to the Library and cannot be handed in by another person.

Doris Oliver is available to accept dissertations from 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00 pm, M-F. Appointments are not necessary but are highly recommended.

Publication Agreement and Survey Forms
The UMI Publication Agreement Form and a Survey of Earned Doctorates Form are submitted with the dissertation. The forms are available from Doris Oliver and online. Both forms must be completed and returned to Doris Oliver with the final dissertation. The UMI Publication Agreement Form includes the application form. This should be read, filled out and returned to Doris Oliver. The Survey of Earned Doctorates form is available online in two documents: the Survey of Earned Doctorates brochure and the Survey of Earned Doctorates form online.

Binding and Microfilm fee for Doctoral Dissertation
The present fee for Doctoral Dissertations is $220.00 ($110.00 for binding and $110.00 for microfilming). Checks should be made payable to Stevens Institute of Technology and are due when the paper is submitted. The present fee (binding and microfilming fees) is not part of the graduation fee.

Submission Date
The submission deadlines for dissertations are set by the Office of Graduate Studies. Date extensions are given through the Office of Graduate Studies only. Dissertations should be submitted by the last day of classes as set on the Academic Calendar.

Doctoral Dissertation Processing
Once the dissertation has been accepted, one copy is sent for microfilm processing and is available electronically within the Stevens network. All copies are professionally bound, and upon their return to the Library, one is cataloged and becomes part of the Library's collection. The two additional copies and are sent to the department. If they desire, students can have additional copies bound at their own expense.

Title Page requirements
The title page of the dissertation must contain the report title, student name, degree, name of chairman of the advisory committee, names of all members of the advisory committee, and the year the dissertation was completed. It must be in the format shown in the examples shown in sample pages. For more information see the formatting requirements section below.

Copyright / Registration of Copyright
All "original works of authorship" are protected under copyright law when the work is created. A page stating the date and name of the author can be included in the report but is not required, as copyright protection occurs automatically upon the creation of the work. To state copyright protection, a copyright page may be included in the thesis or dissertation after the title page.

The copyright of the dissertation can be registered, which may have certain legal advantages for the copyright owner, including easier prosecution of copyright infringement. Registration of the copyright is optional. Registration can be done by the author directly with the United States Copyright Office or UMI can register the copyright for an additional $45 fee. For more information, see Doris Oliver or view copyright registration information on the UMI website at UMI Proquest copyright registration .

Including an additional page after the title page with copyright information is optional, and works are still copyrighted without it. The copyright text should use the author's name and should be worded as "© 200X, Firstname M. Lastname. All rights reserved." To see an example of a copyright page, see sample pages.

Abstract
An abstract of 350 words or less, not including the title, is required for all dissertations, theses and reports. One extra, loose copy of your abstract is required for the library. In addition, an abstract is required as part of the PhD.

The abstract should be structured according to the formatting requirements. To see a sample abstract, see sample pages.

Dissertation Defense Announcement
For Ph.D. dissertations, the defense announcement must be submitted to the graduate school at least 1½ weeks prior to the scheduled date of defense. To see an example of a dissertation defense announcement, see the sample pages.

Paper
The original copy of the dissertation must be produced on good quality 8½" x 11", 20 pound acid-free white paper. The paper should not be stapled, punched, bound, colored or printed on letterhead.

The two additional copies of the dissertation can be photocopied or produced on copier or laser paper.

Ink
Black ink only

Margins
LEFT and TOP 1½"; RIGHT and BOTTOM 1".

Pagination
Pages must be printed single sided only.

Page Numbers
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…) must appear in the upper right-hand corner of every page starting with the first page of the body of the paper (usually the introduction or the first page of the first chapter). If it is necessary to print some pages in landscape format or if oversize pages or materials are necessary, adjust formatting so that the page number on these pages will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the page when the document is bound. Page numbers appear on every page of the body of the document, including the bibliography and the vita.

Lower case Roman numerals (i, ii …) must be used for the pages appearing before the body of the paper (called the front matter). The title page is considered page i, but there is no page number printed on the title page. The copyright page (if it is included) is considered page ii, but there is no page number printed on the copyright page. The remainder of the front matter (abstract, table of contents, etc.) is numbered with lowercase Roman numerals, starting with page iii (if no copyright page is used, the first page of the front matter is printed with page number ii).

If LaTeX or similar report producing programs are used, verify all document page layouts, such as margins and page number placement, even if you are using predefined document macros or classes. For questions about document layout and formatting, please see Doris Oliver.

Using LaTeX
The Library has a LaTeX template available for students to use. Using the template is optional, and it is provided to help students with layout of the title page and report numbering. If a LaTex program file is used that has been set up by someone else, all margins, page numbers and layout must conform to the standards as they are defined here. The requirements may have changed over time and must conform to current standards.

Spacing
The entire paper must be double spaced. Single spacing may be used for footnotes, quotations, and the bibliography.

Diagrams, Charts, Tables and other Illustrations
Graph paper may be used for original drawings, charts or illustrations. Original drawings may be in color or black and white, however, color is allowed for illustrations only; all text must appear in black. The original thesis must contain the original graphic or illustration, not a photocopy of the drawing, graphic or illustration.

If formulas and diagrams contain subscript and superscript characters, ensure they are large enough to read when printed in the final paper.

Computer Printouts
Any computer printouts must be on white paper, 8½" x 11". Larger printouts must be photoreduced producing a clear, accurate final copy.

Photographs
Glossy prints of good reproducible quality, either black or white or color may be used. Photographs can be printed on 8½" x 11" glossy finish paper, however, margin and page number requirements as stated above still apply for pages containing photographs. When attaching photographs to paper, double-sided tape may be used which causes the least amount of damage to the original paper.

Footnotes and Bibliography
The format of footnotes and the bibliography are to be prepared in accordance with standard practice in the field in which one is working. Documentation formatting style must be discussed with and accepted by the advisor. See further information on Reference Styles below.

Typeface
The suggested typeface for dissertations is 10 to 12 point Arial. Other suggested fonts are Times New Roman and Helvetica. Script and italic fonts should not be used except as needed in the body of the paper. Consistency should be maintained throughout the paper, using the same font for all text, diagrams, etc. on all pages.

Electronic material
Electronic material, such as CDs and multimedia can accompany the dissertation. Each copy should be accompanied with a labeled CD. When bound, these are placed in an envelope in the back of the dissertation.

Oversized materials
Oversized materials (pages greater than 8½" x 11") can be included in the paper if necessary. Oversized pages should be folded so that 1½" on the left hand binding edge remains, allowing the page to be opened once the paper is bound.

Reference styles
The reference style used for formatting the paper must be confirmed with your department and advisor. Frequently used styles are the APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association) and AMA (American Medical Association) styles. Style guides and manuals are available for each style. Page headers are not to be used.

Information regarding specific styles and their use with citations use can be found at citing sources.

Three copies of the theses (1 original and 2 copies, either xerographic, photocopied, offset or letter quality printer) are to be supplied to the Library. In addition, an abstract independent of the document is to be supplied to the Library.

You must hand in your thesis in person to Doris Oliver. If Doris is not available, Nydia Cruz can also accept the thesis. Theses cannot be mailed to the Library and cannot be handed in by another person.

Doris Oliver is available to accept theses from 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00 pm, M-F. Appointments are not necessary but are highly recommended.

Submission Date
The submission deadlines for theses are set by the Office of Graduate Studies. Date extensions are given through the Office of Graduate Studies only. Theses should be submitted by the last day of classes as set on the Academic Calendar.

Senior Thesis Processing
Once the thesis has been accepted, all copies are sent to be professionally bound, and upon their return to the Library, one is cataloged and becomes part of the Library's collection. The two additional copies and are sent to the department. If they desire, students can have additional copies bound at their own expense.

Title Page requirements
The title page of the thesis must contain the report title, student(s) name, degree, name of the advisor, name of the reader (if applicable), and the year the thesis is completed. It must be in the format shown in the examples shown in sample pages. For more information see the formatting requirements section below.

Copyright / Registration of Copyright
All "original works of authorship" are protected under copyright law when the work is created. A page stating the date and name of the author can be included in the report but is not required, as copyright protection occurs automatically upon the creation of the work. To state copyright protection, a copyright page may be included in the thesis or dissertation after the title page.

The copyright of the thesis can be registered, which may have certain legal advantages for the copyright owner, including easier prosecution of copyright infringement. Registration of the copyright is optional. Registration can be done by the author directly with the United States Copyright Office.

Including an additional page after the title page with copyright information is optional, and works are still copyrighted without it. The copyright text should use the author's name and should be worded as "© 200X, Firstname M. Lastname. All rights reserved." To see an example of a copyright page, see sample pages.

Abstract
An abstract of 350 words or less, not including the title, is required for all dissertations, theses and reports. One extra, loose copy of your abstract is required for the library.

The abstract should be structured according to the Formatting Requirements. To see a sample abstract, see sample pages.

Paper
The original copy of the thesis must be produced on good quality 8½" x 11", 20 pound acid-free white paper. The paper should not be stapled, punched, bound, colored or printed on letterhead.

The two additional copies of the thesis can be photocopied or produced on copier or laser paper.

Ink
Black ink only

Margins
LEFT and TOP 1½"; RIGHT and BOTTOM 1".

Pagination
Pages must be printed single sided only.

Page Numbers
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…) must appear in the upper right-hand corner of every page starting with the first page of the body of the paper (usually the introduction or the first page of the first chapter). If it is necessary to print some pages in landscape format or if oversize pages or materials are necessary, adjust formatting so that the page number on these pages will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the page when the document is bound. Page numbers appear on every page of the body of the document, including the bibliography and the vita.

Lower case Roman numerals (i, ii …) must be used for the pages appearing before the body of the paper (called the front matter). The title page is considered page i, but there is no page number printed on the title page. The copyright page (if it is included) is considered page ii, but there is no page number printed on the copyright page. The remainder of the front matter (abstract, table of contents, etc.) is numbered with lowercase Roman numerals, starting with page iii (if no copyright page is used, the first page of the front matter is printed with page number ii).

If LaTeX or similar report producing programs are used, verify all document page layouts, such as margins and page number placement, even if you are using predefined document macros or classes. For questions about document layout and formatting, please see Doris Oliver.

Using LaTeX
The Library has a LaTeX template available for students to use. Using the template is optional, and it is provided to help students with layout of the title page and report numbering. If a LaTex program file is used that has been set up by someone else, all margins, page numbers and layout must conform to the standards as they are defined here. The requirements may have changed over time and must conform to current standards.

Spacing
The entire paper must be double spaced. Single spacing may be used for footnotes, quotations, and the bibliography.

Diagrams, Charts, Tables and other Illustrations
Graph paper may be used for original drawings, charts or illustrations. Original drawings may be in color or black and white, however, color is allowed for illustrations only; all text must appear in black. The original thesis must contain the original graphic or illustration, not a photocopy of the drawing, graphic or illustration.

If formulas and diagrams contain subscript and superscript characters, ensure they are large enough to read when printed in the final paper.

Computer Printouts
Any computer printouts must be on white paper, 8½" x 11". Larger printouts must be photoreduced producing a clear, accurate final copy.

Photographs
Glossy prints of good reproducible quality, either black or white or color may be used. Photographs can be printed on 8½" x 11" glossy finish paper, however, margin and page number requirements as stated above still apply for pages containing photographs. When attaching photographs to paper, double-sided tape may be used which causes the least amount of damage to the original paper.

Footnotes and Bibliography
The format of footnotes and the bibliography are to be prepared in accordance with standard practice in the field in which one is working. Documentation formatting style must be discussed with and accepted by the advisor. See further information on Reference Styles below.

Typeface
The suggested typeface for theses is 10 to 12 point Arial. Other suggested fonts are Times New Roman and Helvetica. Script and italic fonts should not be used except as needed in the body of the paper. Consistency should be maintained throughout the paper, using the same font for all text, diagrams, etc. on all pages.

Electronic material
Electronic material, such as CDs and multimedia can accompany the thesis. Each copy should be accompanied with a labeled CD. When bound, these are placed in an envelope in the back of the thesis.

Oversized materials
Oversized materials (pages greater than 8½" x 11") can be included in the paper if necessary. Oversized pages should be folded so that 1½" on the left hand binding edge remains, allowing the page to be opened once the paper is bound.

Reference styles
The reference style used for formatting the paper must be confirmed with your department and advisor. Frequently used styles are the APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association) and AMA (American Medical Association) styles. Style guides and manuals are available for each style. Page headers are not to be used.

The Writing Instruction Tutorial at Stevens provides overviews and guidelines for the accepted styles used for reports and papers at The Writing Tutorial at Stevens.

Information regarding specific styles and their use with citations use can be found at Citing Sources.