GENERAL THESIS STRUCTURE

This is just a guide based on KNUST house style. Some elimination of sections for specific purpose can however, be suggested by your supervisor. The structure begins with the Preliminary Section, which is not defined as a chapter but according to the headings of the pages. Study this Sample carefully.

Title Page,

Author Declaration,

Acknowledgement,

Abstract

Table of Contents,

List of Tables,

List of Figures,

List of Plates,

Abbreviations Page

Chapter One: Introduction

· Background to the Study,

· Statement of the Problem,

· Research Objectives,

· Research Questions,

· Statement of Hypotheses (if any)

· Delimitations of the Study,

· Importance of the Study,

Chapter Two: Review of related literature

Chapter Three: Methodology

Chapter Four: Findings and Analysis of Data (for field research work)

Or

Project Execution and Description of Project Work (for studio-based project work)

Summary Conclusion(s) and Recommendations

Bibliography

Appendix (if any)

Since your summary recommendations and conclusion(s) section is often made of one or two pages, there will be no need for captioning it as a chapter.

Note that the entire body of the thesis in Sentence case must be formatted in Times New Roman, Font size 12 point with Justify layout. It is unacceptable to write your script in upper case.

Do not submit any script to your supervisor untyped.

All scripts should be submitted in Double line spacing.