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To ..................................... SENATE

H.MEAN ? 

AND SECRETARY 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES 

Subject

........................... P,REP.ARATQNOFTHES,E.S 

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Date ... ........

NOVEMBE R20,1970 

This is to advise that the Senate Committee on Graduate 

Studies approved Paper CS. 97 - Preparation of Theses - at their 

meeting on November 19, 1970, and it is now being forwarded to 

Senate for approval. 

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cc J. M. Webster 

I. B. Kelsey 

Reg,s t.rar and Secretary

Executive Coienittec, Senate

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Studies .............................. ?

This is to acivi cc the t the E:ecu Live Cornii

t t.ee,

Senate Committee on Graduate

Studies npprovcd the

'apCY

on the Jrepa rat o n

of Theecs and Dis sortati

OnS at

their meet:ins on Nov nhcr 9 , 1.9/U

aid

it in now be:i ng forwarded to the Senat:u

Comrn:i.t tee on Craduot:c Studios for enproval.

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Paper

GS.97* 

PREP 

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 

Appendix A (to Section 13 of General Regulations/Graduate Studies) 

Fall 1970 

'flu'

prcsPun Lion of Theses and

Extended I;rnys are pTu":idC:d

for the guidance Of Candi

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and faen]t:y.

PLEASE go'n: that it is ultimatel

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the responsibility

of the candidate in 

consul.tati 

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with the senior c:iac'rvisor that: the Library copies conform 

to the s 

t:andardc; required Py

the Senate Commi.t Lee 

on Graduate Studies

at Simon Fraser lhniverait:y hc:foii they 

are

submitCed to the Library. 

These standards are ii at:cd kalce-. 

Consistency and

clarity of style 

and

format are the lccynL;; 

Loan aac:c p 'ac Pie presentation.

The general f oi cia t 

of the thesis norn:al.ly nhoold be w0 

bin

the ruidelines 

outlined helOc-!,

Iiit' 

the specific format: is Tuft to the discretion of 

the

Departmental. 

Graduate

Studies Committee. 

Enquiries regarding the interpretation of these regulations may be made 

through the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies. 

REC0MVENIik.i) IIEFEELECES 

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The Pre 

or'

ration of Term Es s era by 

D. Blake 

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and A. C. Cooke, Vancouver, 1966 (FE 340S 55 1966); 

Government of Canada SLeic iThnuril for Writers 

to re and Editors 

R. Duhamel, Ottawa, Queen's Printer, 1962 (Z 

253

C277)

Student's Guide for Writing olieePr 

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, Kate L. Turabian, Chicago, 

University of Chicago Press, 1963 (LB 2369 

T$2

1963) 

ANanualof Style, Chicago, The University of Chicago Press, 1969 

(Z

253

C57

196k 

The Elements of St 

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le, William Strunk, Jr., New York, The Macmillan Company, 1959 

(FE 108 S772

1959). 

PAPER 

1.

A

good bond paper of rag content, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, must be used. 

The paper should be of 20 pound stock. The University Bookstore or any 

stationer's can supply the names 

of

acceptable brands. 

2.

Paper with holes punches is not acceptable, except where the thesis 

consists in whole, or in part, of computer printout. 

MARGINS 

It is 

important that the margin be not less than 1 1/4 inches on the left 

of each sheet and of not ic-cs than 3/0 inch at the other edges. Everything 

(including page numbers, illustrations, 

graphs)

must be within these margins. 

The pages are trimmed when hound. 

TYPING 

1.

These should ordinaril 

y

be

typawri

ttccn, using one side of the pa per 

only and carbon rihhc'u or a toad 1 lack ribbon. 

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Pica type is prcfc'rat' Ic' 

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but elite type tear i.e used; in either case, the 

entire

work most baill 

un.oentvefzic'€' and care should ha taken to ensure evenness ot iu:pl'L-;ufl.aa 

and type ( as pee Ia 1.1 

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in the c ;ii.:c of a cloth ribbon) 

2.

All typing must be double spaced, except: for quotations of more than 

one sentence, tootnotca , tables, and bibliography, all of which may be 

single-spaced. 

No interlincations, crossing out of letters or words, strike-overs

"kor-rcctypc" or estensive crasures are permissible. Mathematical

equations, complex tabular matter, expcncntfJ and other characters not

available on standard t:ypcsr:Ltcrs may, at the discretion of the department:

concerned, be neatly execu Lcd by baud with black ink. Liquid correction

fluid such as ''Snopake" is s 1rongi.y recommended since there is no shadow and

it reproduces clearly.

Spec Jo 1 care should be taken in duplicating fi gures (such as charts

diagrams, drawings, graphs, photographs, maps). While copies of acccptab i.e

quality may be obtained tlirc)ugl) pliotodu plicat:ion, the candidate is advised

to consult the Aud

Visual Centre for guidance in selecting the most

appropriate means of dupiicot:ion. Reduction can be used to fit charts in

the margins; large ones can be folded to fall within the margins and affixed

the page.

PAGING

Typewritten consecutive numbers should be used for each page. Arabic numerals

should appear in the same place at the top of the page for the body of Hie

thesis, including text, insert-s, appendices articles, bibliography, and so

on. Facing pages should be noted as such as it is recommended that they are

lettered "a" and

"b' (i.e. ,

pages 2a and 2b would be facing and the typing

would he still only on one side). Small Roman numerals should be used for

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the"preliminary pages" (and appear at the bottom of the page).

FORMAT

The order of the pages of the thesis should occur as listed below, although

not every thesis would include all of these items. The senior supervisor

oversees preparation of the thesis and checks to see that it is complete and

in good literary form. A consistent style for footnotes must be used throughout

the thesis. The candidate is urged to use a style normally suited to the

discipline concerned.

Preliminary Pages

(a)

Title Page

The form of the title page must follow the sample attached. It must give

the title, the candidate's name in full, the degree expected, the department,

the month and year of the thesis defence. (See pages

All theses and extended essays shall have, in a prominent place on the title

page, the international copyright indication consisting of three elements

in the same line: the letter "C" enclosed in a circle; the full name of

the copyright owner; and the year.

(b)

Approval

(See sample, page

). The title page is not numbered though technically

it is

(i) so this page is (ii).

(c)

Abstract

The abstract is normally under 600 words.

NO PACES

CAN

SEPARATE (a) Title Page, (b) Approval., and (c) Abstract.

Quotation(s) (if any)

(Special in significance., usually alone cm page.)

(f)

Acknowledgment

This section, if included, should he a brief acknowledgement of assistance

given to the candidate

his research and writing.

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g) Table of ConLen Ls 

Each thesis fins t have a tab Ic of con t:cnts sett- 

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forth the principal 

topics or ubdivi.s ions(: 

nc

mdi ng ns ua:Ln di v 

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ions , t:lie 1re iiniinary pages, 

the titles, appendi x (- ices) , bib I logiaphy, and index, if any) and the page 

numbers on 

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occur. 

(h) ? 

List of 'lab J.ns 

111C tables are numbered cons 

until: 

i vc ly with in rge (or upper case) Roman 

numera is . 

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'or

each 

t:as 1.:, the tab 

s number. its exact cap t: on or Lit le, 

anJ the number of the nmnus ci ipt page on which it appears are given. 

(1)

List of Figures or illus tra 

Lions

If any i lbs Lra::Lons , plates , or graphs are used, they are numbered with 

Arabic numerals aid ]is tt'cl separately, 

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if there are several illustrations 

of any one hi nd -- for e::anirtle, maps 

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there should be a distinct series 

for them, numbered Se arate l 

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, and sepal Lely listed. 

2.

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Text 

(a)

The text, which would preferably begin with an introduction, should 

outline the purpose, meLliods, and scope of the investigation. If the 

thesis cons 

i sts of a lengthy explication 

t:ext:e , the full play or poem 

may be typed as published (s:ing].e-spaced) facing the narrative (double- 

spaced). 

(b)

If illustrations larger than 8 x ii inches are used, they should he 

submitted flat, mounted on the same paper as the text, and folded to lie 

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within the stated margins. This ensures edges or folds are not cut when 

the copy is trimmed and bound. Items such as illustrations, clippings, 

and articles may be placed within the textthen small enough or can be 

reduced, if legible, to fit within the margins. Such things as "scotchtape" 

and staples must not be used in mounting photographs or illustrations. 

Information on the mounting of illustrations may he obtained from the Audio 

Visual Centre. 

(c)

Footnotes may be numbered throughout the thesis or throughout each 

main division. They may appear at the bottom of the page, at the end of 

the chapter, or at the end of the entire text (in the last case they would 

be called a List of References. (As an alternative see Bibliography.) 

Footnotes at the bottom of each page must he set off from the body of the 

text by a line. A consistent style for footnotes must be followed through- 

out. The candidate's department is expected to require him to follow the 

practice of a style manual suited to his discipline; he may also wish to 

consult the appropriate subject division of the Library. 

3.

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Reference Natter 

(a) Appendix(-ices) 

This section should be continuously paged with the text, although it may be 

lettered as well. 

(b)

Bibliography (and/or List of References) 

The bibliography is a very iniportan t: part of the thesis, and care should be 

given to its preparation. It should he t 

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ped single-spaced, with double- 

spacing between the entries. Journal titles shuoid 

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normally be writte 

n

in

full but standard nbbrev:ja Lions may he used (e.g. , from World List of 

Scientific Periodicals). As in the case of footnotes, the candidate sbeuld 

follow the style manual required by his department and may wish to consult 

the appropriate subject d:ivision of the Librar 

y

. The bibliography is 

alphabetical 

and paged

continuously ml th the text. The candidate may choose 

to cite the litera turn under iicadiigs such as monographs, serials, news- 

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papers, l.lflpLibll.Shed 

\?5]5 Or

articles, and acrt.ers . If a full biblio- 

graphy is ccinsdc red 

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lengthy by the senior supervisor, then a 

selected bibliography nay be given inst:crid and so noted 

Many submissions 

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have footnotes

(or a List of References) as well 

as a bibliograph y 

.

At

the discretion of the dc.part: out it may be 

desirable to combine tb:: two by (I) sim 

p

ly referring to the author (and 

page) in the text, and the reader 

can

refer to the author in the biblio- 

graphy, or by (ii) numbering the bibliography and referring to the work 

by number (and adding the nape) in the text. Thus it is possible to 

have a bib) :iogrnpiiy 

but no footnotes

(ci.

tinp literature)

or List of 

References. It is also poss:Lb] e that a List: of References (and no 

bibliography) is adequate if only direct references are cited. 

Vote: You are strongly advised to consult your Department and follow 

the style of Bib]i ogmnphy/List of References they recommend in your 

discipline. 

(c)

Printouts 

It is preferable that printouts be reduced (providing still legible) to 

By x 11 inches and continuously 

y paged. 

(d) Articles, Clippings, Maps 

If 8½ x 11 inches, the above and similar items are to be numbered con- 

secutively; if larger, folding applies as above (see above under "Text:"). 

These may he placed in or after the text. 

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ABSTRACT 

Each thesis must include an Abstract as part of the "preliminary pages." 

The Abstract is a summary or condensation of the thesis; it states the 

problem, the methods of investigation followed, and the general conclusions. 

It should not normally exceed 600 words. (Doctoral candidates must submit 

an extra copy of the Abstract bearing the name of the senior supervisor on 

the top of the first page as well as the candidate's name and the title of 

the thesis. A signed agreement form covering publication in Dissertation 

Abstracts should accompany the extra copy of the Abstract. These forms 

are available from the Department and the Library.) 

APPROVAL (BY EXAMINING COMMITTEE) 

The Approval page immediately follows the title page (see sample page ten). 

It must state the candidate 

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name, the degree sought, the title of the 

thesis, the signature and name of the members of the Examining Committee, 

and the date approved and signed. The position and institution (with 

address) of any examiner not at Simon Fraser University must also be 

indicated. 

NUMBER OF COPIES 

The number of copies required will be determined by the candidate's depart- 

ment. If the degree is sought in a combination of departments, sufficient 

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copies must be prepared to ensure one being available for each department 

concerned if no requested. Copies may be made by the offset process or, if 

few are needed, clean photocopies will be accepted. (Please note that the 

Library prefers to have the original. It is considered a manuscript: so 

clear, clean corrections are accepted.) 

SUBMISSION TO THE 1,111J\AItY 

After the 'passed' t:csi s has been corrected by the candidate as 

required, 

confirmed by the semi or ouperv:[sor and accepted by the department or 

departments concerned, the Candidate iotp resent a letter of confirmation 

(stating all corrections have been made and this final draft is ready for 

publication) from t1le ? 

i.or supervisor, a signed mi crofi].m authorization 

form for the National. Librar y 

(available from the department and tile 

Library) , and two iinl:ound conies (each :in a folder or binder) to the 

University Librar 

y

. LI ease note that two copies 

of a tape, film, printout 

(or any item considered part: of the thesis) nius t. also be submitted and, of 

course, an. extra coe of a doctoral abstract as stated above. The final 

date for acceptance of theses by the Library may be obtained from the 

University Graduate Cal ondar . Enquiries regarding this date should be 

directed to the Registrar's Office. 

MICROFILMING 

All theses submitted to the Library in part:i.al fulfilment of the graduate 

degree are microfilmed by the National Library. Each student must complete 

and sign a microfilm authorization form (obtainable from the department and 

the Library) . A negative and a positive film is made of each thesis. The 

negative is kept by the National. Library for use in producing poiltive 

copies for sale. The positive becomes part of its collection for consultation 

on the premises or for lending on interlibrary loan. The National Library is 

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not authorized to publish the thesis in any form other than microfilm. More- 

over, theses are returned to the University after microfilming so that the 

National Library does not have copies of theses available for other kirds of 

reproduction. The positive copies of the microfilms, as they become available, 

are listed in Canad:irna, the monthly and annual national bibliography pub- 

lished by the National Library. Each title appears in its appropriate place 

in the subject arrangement but all are gathered together in the index to 

Canadiana under the series heading "Canada. National Library. Canadian theses 

on microfilm, no. - ." The Canadiana entry includes the sale price and the 

source from which to purchase a copy of the microfilm, viz, the Cataloguing 

Division of the National Library. Theses which the 

National 

Library publishes 

on microfilm include a copyright statement and are protected in the same way 

as a published book and the same rules govern copying without the author's 

permission. 

PUBLICATION IN DISSERTATION ABSTRACTS 

This applies only to doctoral candidates. An extra separate copy of the 

Abstract is necessary for doctoral. theses with the title and the student's 

and the senior supervisor's names typed at the top, and the University 

Library will forward it to the publishers of Dissertation Abstracts 

(together with their agreement form completed and signed). The Abstract, 

prepared by the author may not he more than 600 words. The Abstract will 

be printed in 1)issertation Abstracts, and availability of the dissertation 

in film form at the ? 

tionai Library will be no Lcd. Arrangements at 

additional cost can i-c made for offprints at the time of printing. Not ati ons 

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will also be made by the Library and semi: to University Microfilms for 

publication in American Doctoral. Dissertations. 

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BINDING 

Once the Library is notified that the 

student's

ciegrce has

been Granted 

by Senate, the 

orJ.ginel.

(dien provided) or a copy of the

thesis is sent

to the National Library for mi.c: of ii

rJ riG, and when returned they are 

hound. Binding 01 MiLional thc:;rs for the oepnrtntenr(s) and

the student 

can he arranged through the Liln:nry.

CATALOGUING

Once bound, the 

t:hcscu-; are catalogued and classified according to the

Library of Congress c Jase: U 

:Lc; t:L on system. The original (or

'first' copy) 

lodges in the U :i vers 

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Iou-hives and the (second) copy is shelved 

the general collection ithcre it 

is also available for

Interlibrary 

Loan.

.STUD!I; IN t 

(Sample Thesis Title Page) 

(N OF 

lilT1C r1C'JNJCTS IN YOUING 

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SOYBEAN'PlANTS USING 

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cC) 2 & 1170 

by

Robert George Thompson 

B.Sc., Queen's University, 1964? 

A TIIESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF 

THE REQU:r RI1ENTS FOR ui DECREE OF 

MASTER OF SCIENCE 

in the Department 

of

Biological Sciences 

(C) ROBERT GEORGE THOMPSON 1966 

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 

June 1966 

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(Sample Dissertation Title Page) 

IJOPE/,N Ifl: 

T

fN CES ON

1O1)ERN

HE REW?

by

RICHARD JOHN DOE 

)).Sc. , 1)a3.hnusie University, 

1.964

N. Sc. , Univercity of Victoria, 1966

A DISSERTATION SURNITT ED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT 

OF THE REQUIRENENTS FOR THE DECREE OF 

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY 

in the Department 

of

His tory 

c ) RICHARD JOHN DOE 

1.968

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY? 

April 

1968

(Sample Approval Page)

A).T' ROVAL

Name:

l:.cbrird John Doe

Degree: ? 

lThster of Arts 

Title of Thesis: Europeau influences on modern }Icbrew 

Examining Coiimiittee 

CLa irman : David Williams 

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olin

Smith 

Senior

Supervisor 

James 

Bloggs

Diane Small 

Cordon P Green 

External 

Examiner

Associate Professor 

University of T:imbuktoo , 'i'ransy].vania 

Date Approved: 