2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
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Master <strong>of</strong> Arts and Master <strong>of</strong> Science Degree (A.M.; M.S.)Thesis Editorial Style and Form<strong>at</strong> ApprovalFor A.M. and M.S. candid<strong>at</strong>es, the thesis must be prepared using one <strong>of</strong>the following commonly accepted editorial styles:American Psychological Associ<strong>at</strong>ion. (1994). Public<strong>at</strong>ion manual <strong>of</strong> theAmerican Psychological Associ<strong>at</strong>ion (4th ed.). Washington, DC:Author.Harvard Law Review Associ<strong>at</strong>ion. (1991).cit<strong>at</strong>ion (15th ed.). Cambridge, MA: Author.A uniform system <strong>of</strong>Modern Language Associ<strong>at</strong>ion. (1988). MLA handbook for writers <strong>of</strong>research papers (3rd ed.). New York: Author.Turabian, K. L. (1987). A manual for writers <strong>of</strong> term papers, theses, anddissert<strong>at</strong>ions (5th ed.). Chicago: The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago Press.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago. (1993). The Chicago manual <strong>of</strong> style (14th ed.).Chicago: The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago.The student will consult with the adviser and thesis committee membersto choose the style to be used. In exceptional circumstances, stylemanuals not listed above may be used with prior approval <strong>of</strong> theAssoci<strong>at</strong>e Dean for Academic Affairs. In addition, the Instructions forPrepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Theses issued by the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong> must be followed.In the case <strong>of</strong> explicit differences between the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>instructions and the style manual selected, the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>instructions take precedence. For example, for students choosing theAPA style manual, insertion <strong>of</strong> tables and figures should follow theGradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong> instructions r<strong>at</strong>her than those included in the APAmanual. Every thesis in final manuscript form must be reviewed andapproved by the Instructional Programs Office. It is highlyrecommended th<strong>at</strong> students turn in a draft for a preliminary form<strong>at</strong>review after the completion <strong>of</strong> the preliminary oral exam. The studentmust specify which editorial style has been selected for use. Asubmission deadline d<strong>at</strong>e for the final form<strong>at</strong> review is set before eachgradu<strong>at</strong>ion d<strong>at</strong>e. The student should allow a minimum <strong>of</strong> three weeksfor the final form<strong>at</strong> review and approval.25