Department of Mathematics

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RESEARCH PAPERS, THESES, AND DISSERTATIONS

In preparing your research paper, thesis, or dissertation, you may use any typing package or program that meets the requirements contained in the Department of Mathematics Guidelines (link below). The departmental guidelines using LaTeX have been approved by the Graduate School and adapt the Graduate School Guidelines (Thesis/Dissertation, Research Papers) to the special needs in mathematics. It is also recommended that students check with their advisor prior to selecting a typing program. When done, theses and dissertations are uploaded to Proquest. Research papers are to be uploaded into OpenSIUC.

The student is responsible for knowing and following the Graduate School guidelines and incorporating the department guidelines as necessary when preparing their paper. At the Master's level, the student must determine with the department advisor whether they are preparing a research paper or a thesis. This will determine the particular hours for which the student registers.

Below is a LaTeX template for a sample paper which has been approved by the Graduate School. The sample files below provide the necessary formatting for both the research papers and theses/dissertations. There are minor revisions to indicate which type of paper you are submitting. In the LaTeX sample files there are examples and comments to help you prepare your paper. Here are some links to LaTeX documentation on the web.

Thesis Documentation

• Math Department Guidelines (Long version)
• View Checklist.pdf (Short version)
• Contact:  gradinfo@math.siu.edu

LaTeX2e Thesis Template

Download template11.zip. When you open this file on your disk, expand it out so each file (described below) is available for you to use. Sample File shows formatting.

There are 22 files included in the Thesis Template for the sample thesis document approved by the SIUC Graduate School. This file was created using PCTeX. There may be minor revisions needed if you are using MikTex.

Samples of formatting and hints are in each of the following files. Just delete the pages/parts you don't want and add your own text. As soon as you make changes to these files, be sure to save them under a new name, preferably something that identifies them as yours.

Paper Submission

• Margins	1 inches on left and at least 1 inch all around
  Spacing	Double spacing throughout
  Font	Must be 10-12 points; 12 points recommended. Font style must be consistent throughout. NO RIGHT JUSTIFICATION ALLOWED.
  Paper	8.5 X 11" white 25% cotton, 20-lb. bond paper. Single sided.
  Copies	Upload final version.
  Numbering	Preliminary page numbering begins from the Abstract page with lower case Roman numeral "i" bottom centered. The first page of the text starts with Arabic numeral 1 (follow style manual used by department)
  Headings	Must be consistent throughout. Should be at the same position and have same font and size.
  Bold/Italics	May be used only as specified by the style manual chosen
  Color	Color is permitted.
  Organization	Key:  Research Paper = RP,     Thesis/Dissertation=ETD Title page (required) Copyright page (ETD only -- when applicable) Approval page (original forms needed for RP and ETD) Abstract (RP-optional, ETD-required) Acknowledgements (optional for RP and ETD) Preface (ETD only - optional) Table of Contents (required for RP and ETD) List of Tables (as needed for RP and ETD) List of Figures (as needed for RP and ETD) Text Exhibits (tables, figures, photographs, etc. when not distributed in the text) Bibliography/References Appendices (optional for RP and ETD) Human Subjects Committee Approval form when required Vita

  
  
• Research Paper Submission
   
• Theses and Dissertations -- Submit online (Electronic Theses and Dissertations)
• What is an ETD?
• ETD Guidelines (Don't forget the Department Guidelines above)
• ETD Format
• ETD Checklist -- Preview Dept. Guidelines and Dept. Checklist also.
• ETD Submission Process
• ProQuest/SIU submission site

Good luck with your paper!

View Papers already Submitted

• UMI - ProQuest
• Current Research at SIUC - Morris Library/Campus Link

Resource for Economics

Download Econ-Template09.zip. This template file was approved by Graduate School at least 4 years ago and has not been kept up-to-date. Most formatting is the same as before, but be aware that you should consider your deadline two or more weeks before the Graduate School deadline -- submit it early to find out what the Graduate School may require before granting approval. You will need to figure out how to modify this template to meet their requirements