1. Format Information !

2. Information v Contact the formatist early. Be sure to get on a list. v Discuss programs used: Word, WordPerfect, Excel, etc., and/or hand written materials. v Determine how the formatist prefers to receive materials: e-mail, disk, or CD. v Discuss job costs and payment procedures.

3. Information v Margins - 1.5” left and 1” top, right, bottom v Page numbers – decide on location – bottom for header pages, top for other pages or all at the top right corner or centered at the bottom v Figures – can use original and tape in v Tables – sideways verses top and bottom v Appendix items – reduce and use originals v IRB form – copy of signed approval page only v Abstract – limited to 350 words on 1 page v Title and Signature Page – align exactly with each other

4. v Don’t use bold face type. v Don’t use right justification. Ragged edges are best. v Font size is important. It helps determine how many words are on each page. v Be consistent. Always do the exact same thing each time. v Decide if tables should be numbered in roman or arabic numerals. Information

5. v Remember that the final proof is the writer’s responsibility. The formatist is neither an editor nor a proof reader. v Don’t type the table of contents or the list of tables. It is better to let the typist do this so that the contents match the text exactly.

6. Number of Copies v Four (4) to the Graduate College on thesis bond paper v Each copy in an envelope with title of study, your name and social security number v Soft or hard bound for self and for committee members

7. Cost v $10 per thesis v 15 per dissertation v $55 microfilm fee for doctoral students only v $30/$35 for personal hard bound copies