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UCI Libraries maintains the following  templates to assist in formatting your graduate manuscript. If you are formatting your manuscript in Microsoft Word, feel free to download and use the template. If you would like to see what your manuscript should look like, PDFs have been provided. If you are formatting your manuscript using LaTex, UCI maintains a template on OverLeaf.

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As a resource for graduate students, sample Word templates are available to assist with the initial formatting of doctoral dissertations and master's theses. Students are expected to fully format their dissertation/thesis according to the   " Preparation and Submission Manual for Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses ".

• This template is a starting point and students may have to add or remove sections/text to accurately reflect their document and adhere to all requirements in the manual.
• Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) does not provide technical support for any of the templates below.
• If using these templates, students must still refer to the formatting manual for full instructions.

The below templates are in Word. If you prefer to use LaTeX, here is a recommended unofficial template . We are not able to provide technical support for LaTeX.

Note: opening the Word template in Google Docs may cause auto-formatting features to be lost or auto-formatting features may appear differently.

A sample template of a co-author permission letter and cover letter from the committee chair can be found here . For complete information on submission of permission letters, please see this page and/or refer to the full Manual . 

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Theses and dissertations are already intensive, long-term projects that require a lot of effort and time from their authors. Formatting for submission to the university is often the last thing that graduate students do, and may delay earning the relevant degree if done incorrectly.

Below are some strategies graduate students can use to deal with institutional formatting requirements to earn their degrees on time.

Disciplinary conventions are still paramount.

Scholars in your own discipline are the most common readers of your dissertation; your committee, too, will expect your work to match with their expectations as members of your field. The style guide your field uses most commonly is always the one you should follow, and if your field uses conventions such as including all figures and illustrations at the end of the document, you should do so. After these considerations are met, move on to university formatting. Almost always, university formatting only deals with things like margins, font, numbering of chapters and sections, and illustrations; disciplinary style conventions in content such as APA's directive to use only last names of authors in-text are not interfered with by university formatting at all.

Use your university's formatting guidelines and templates to your advantage.

If your institution has a template for formatting your thesis or dissertation that you can use, do so. Don't look at another student's document and try to replicate it yourself. These templates typically have the necessary section breaks and styles already in the document, and you can copy in your work from your existing draft using the style pane in MS Word to ensure you're using the correct formatting (similarly with software such as Overleaf when writing in LaTeX, templates do a lot of the work for you). It's also often easier for workers in the offices that deal with theses and dissertations to help you with your work if you're using their template — they are familiar with these templates and can often navigate them more proficiently.

These templates also include placeholders for all front matter you will need to include in your thesis or dissertation, and may include guidelines for how to write these. Front matter includes your table of contents, acknowledgements, abstract, abbreviation list, figure list, committee page, and (sometimes) academic history or CV; everything before your introduction is front matter. Since front matter pages such as the author's academic history and dissertation committee are usually for the graduate school and not for your department, your advisor might not remember to have you include them. Knowing about them well before your deposit date means you won't be scrambling to fill in placeholders at the last minute or getting your work returned for revision from the graduate school.

Consider institutional formatting early and often.

Many graduate students leave this aspect of submitting their projects until it's almost too late to work on it, causing delays in obtaining their degree. Simply being aware that this is a task you'll have to complete and making sure you know where templates are, who you can ask for help in your graduate office or your department, and what your institution's guidelines are can help alleviate this issue. Once you know what you'll be expected to do to convert to university formatting, you can set regular check-in times for yourself to do this work in pieces rather than all at once (for instance, when you've completed a chapter and had it approved by your chair). 

Consider fair use for images and other third-party content.

Most theses and dissertations are published through ProQuest or another publisher (Harvard, for instance, uses their own open publishing service). For this reason, it may be the case that your institution requires all images or other content obtained from other sources to fall under fair use rules or, if an image is not considered under fair use, you'll have to obtain permission to print it in your dissertation. Your institution should have more guidance on their specific expectations for fair use content; knowing what these guidelines are well in advance of your deposit date means you won't have to make last-minute changes or removals to deposit your work.

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If you’re looking for more dissertation and thesis-related information, be sure to visit our blog and YouTube channel for lots of free content.

Can I edit the templates?

Yes. The templates are provided in MS Word format (DOCX), so you can edit the files to suit your specific needs.

Can I share the templates?

You’re welcome to share these templates with your friends or colleagues in their original form via email or chat .

If you wish to wish to share the templates on your website or anywhere else on the public web, please link to this page instead .

Should I follow the templates verbatim?

The templates are based on standardized chapter structures, but the exact structure and layout required by your university may differ. Therefore, it’s always best to review the specific requirements of your university and program before settling on a structure.

What's the difference between the full template and the chapter templates?

The full dissertation/thesis template provides a high-level outline structure, whereas the individual chapter templates provide more detail.

If you’re just starting the writing process, the former could help you structure your outline document and get a feel for how it all fits together, whereas the latter (chapter-specific templates) can be used as you approach each chapter.

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Please note that all theses must be converted to PDF/A format for submission. See the guide Saving your thesis in PDF/A format for instructions on saving to PDF/A in Microsoft Word.

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The SFU Library thesis template is a Microsoft Word file designed to assist students in preparing theses, projects, and extended essays.  The template and instructions are .docx files, and have been tested in Word 2011 (Mac), Word 2013 (Windows), and Word 2016/365 (Windows and Mac). 

Please note that SFU Library does not provide technical support for LaTeX users.  However, the Library has worked with previous SFU graduate students to provide a template and LaTeX class that sets your thesis according to SFU's requirements and format  before submission.

Download the SFU thesis LaTeX template and class here.

Students with general questions about using LaTeX or problems are encouraged to consult one of the following resources:

• LaTeX Wikibook
• LaTeX StackExchange Q&A site
• a "TeXpert" in or close to your department

The SFU thesis LaTeX project is a volunteer effort made by many SFU graduate students over the years. Thanks to the following students who contributed to the old template: Stephen Chan (1989), Margaret Sharon (1996), Pepe Kubon (1997-98), Greg Baker (2003-06), Chris McIntosh (2011), Bradley Coleman (2012), Juan Galvez (2012), Firuz Demir (2013), Ahmed Saad (2013), Reynaldo Arteaga (2014). Version 2.0 of the template was written by Ross Churchley (2014-15).

v2.2.1 (July 21, 2017): Version 2.2.0 tightened the spacing of chapter and section titles that go on for multiple lines. Unfortunately, the code that fixed that issue had unexpected side effects when using \ref{} and \autoref{} with chapter and section titles, regardless of their lengths. This release fixes the spacing issue in a safer way. (Ross Churchley)

v2.2.0 (Summer 2017): Introduces a redesigned approval page, matching the Spring 2017 update to the official Word template; tightens spacing for chapter and section titles that go on for multiple lines; separates footnotes from body text with vertical space instead of a dividing line; simplifies standard copyright disclaimer; documents the process for adding an Ethics Statement; adds helpful defaults, such as \frenchspacing, to the template's customization suggestions. (Ross Churchley)

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Using Microsoft Word to format your thesis or dissertation

[If you want to use LaTeX instead of Microsoft Word, see the Formatting in LaTeX section, below.]

UM-Dearborn Microsoft Word Thesis or Dissertation Template

Most students use Microsoft Word to write their thesis or dissertation. For previous assignments, you likely did not use some of Word's advanced features such as styles, section breaks, rotated pages, automatically generated table of contents, automatically generated list of abbreviations, etc. Some of these things are required for your document, others just make formatting and updating your document much easier, and still others may be needed for your particular document. It isn't intuitive how to do many of these things. Moreover, the University of Michigan-Dearborn has specific requirements for formatting your document and following videos or using templates from other universities may lead to more work fixing formatting issues later, after you have submitted the thesis for the final format check.

The video series on the following pages demonstrates how to use Word to make formatting your document easier while following the UM-Dearborn guidelines. While designed specifically for CECS thesis format using a modified IEEE style , much of what is covered in these tutorials also can be applied to or modified for CASL theses as well as CECS and CEHHS dissertations. Please make sure that you check the requirements for your discipline, program, department, or college regarding formatting and which style guide to follow.

Note: Different versions of Microsoft Word were used in these videos. The first slide in each video will state which version was used. Most things are done the same in different versions of Word, but finding some of the features might vary slightly.

Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guidelines

Your Master's thesis or Ph.D. dissertation should be formatted according to university guidelines.  See the Guidelines for Formatting Doctoral Dissertation and Master's Theses and Deep Blue Archiving web page [coming soon] for details and more information. For questions about formatting beyond what is covered in these resources, please check with your thesis or dissertation advisor.

Formatting in LaTeX

Some CECS students use LaTeX to write their thesis or dissertation.  There is no official or sanctioned LaTeX template. Ann Arbor's Scholar Space directs students to the LaTeX template at  https://github.com/umangv/ thesis-umich . According to Scholar Space, this template "has proven to be the most actively maintained and accurate that we've seen".

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The following Microsoft Word templates are available for download and comply with all formatting requirements:

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• Chapters and text body for papers option  (.doc)
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Thesis & Dissertation Title Page | Free Templates & Examples

Published on May 19, 2022 by Tegan George . Revised on July 18, 2023.

The title page (or cover page) of your thesis , dissertation , or research paper should contain all the key information about your document. It usually includes:

• Dissertation or thesis title
• The type of document (e.g., dissertation, research paper)
• The department and institution
• The degree program (e.g., Master of Arts)
• The date of submission

It sometimes also includes your dissertation topic or field of study, your student number, your supervisor’s name, and your university’s logo.

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Your department will usually tell you exactly what should be included on your title page and how it should be formatted. Be sure to check whether there are specific guidelines for margins, spacing, and font size.

Title pages for APA and MLA style

The format of your title page can also depend on the citation style you’re using. There may be guidelines in regards to alignment, page numbering, and mandatory elements.

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We’ve created a few templates to help you design the title page for your thesis, dissertation, or research paper. You can download them in the format of your choice by clicking on the corresponding button.

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A typical example of a thesis title page looks like this:

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The title page of your thesis or dissertation should include your name, department, institution, degree program, and submission date.

Usually, no title page is needed in an MLA paper . A header is generally included at the top of the first page instead. The exceptions are when:

• Your instructor requires one, or
• Your paper is a group project

In those cases, you should use a title page instead of a header, listing the same information but on a separate page.

The title page of your thesis or dissertation goes first, before all other content or lists that you may choose to include.

In most styles, the title page is used purely to provide information and doesn’t include any images. Ask your supervisor if you are allowed to include an image on the title page before doing so. If you do decide to include one, make sure to check whether you need permission from the creator of the image.

Include a note directly beneath the image acknowledging where it comes from, beginning with the word “ Note .” (italicized and followed by a period). Include a citation and copyright attribution . Don’t title, number, or label the image as a figure , since it doesn’t appear in your main text.

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Before You Begin

The first time you download the template, save the template file to your computer before you begin work on your document. This is important if you are composing your thesis/dissertation within the template or if you are copying and pasting your content into the template. You may need the original template file in the future.

Please note: We offer the Google Doc template for initial drafts of your thesis/dissertation to share easily with your committee chair. We do not accept Google Documents as the final document of your thesis/dissertation. Google Docs does not have the functionality we require for our final theses/dissertations. Please use the Google Doc template while keeping in mind that you will need to convert your document to Microsoft Word later.

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Download instructions.

• Download the Boise State Template from the orange callout ribbon above.
• Show the downloaded file in the Downloads folder.
• Right click and select Open
• Enable Content
• Click File > Save As and name the file, for instance, Boise_State_Template.dotm (note the extension is “.dotm”) and  Save as type:  Word Macro-Enabled Template (*.dotm) .  It is recommended locating this file on your desktop – it may come in handy if you need to reattach the template to your document in the future (see below).
• Close this file.

Working Within the Template

To work within the template, styles are applied throughout the document. These styles can be found by clicking the arrow in the lower right hand corner of the Styles section in the Home tab. To apply a style, simply highlight the text that you wish to format and click the appropriate name from the styles list.

When entering your own work into the template, be sure to apply the following styles to the appropriate parts of your document. Failure to do so will mean that your Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables will be incorrect.

• Format a Heading 1 in all caps, and centered
• Format a Heading 2 in title-caps, bold, and centered
• Format a Heading 3 in title-caps, underlined, and aligned left
• Format a Heading 4 in title-caps, underlined, and indented once
• Format a Heading 5 in title-caps, underlined and indented twice
• Figure Captions are bolded and centered in the template. They may also be justified.
• Table Captions are bolded and aligned left in the template. They may also be justified.
• Appendix Heading 2
• Appendix Heading 3

Formatting Landscape Pages

When setting pages of your document to landscape orientation to accommodate large figures or tables, you must reformat their page numbers so that they will still be visible after binding.

• Open the landscape page’s header by double-clicking within the header.
• Deselect Link to Previous, located in the Navigation section of the Design tab. Repeat this step for the page following the landscape page.
• Delete the landscape page’s current page number.
• Click Insert → Page Number (in the Header & Footer section)→Page Margins.
• Select Landscape Page Numbers.

Note: If your other pages’ pagination disappears after inserting landscape page numbers, you likely did not turn off Link to Previous. Undo your changes to the page numbers and restart the instructions.

Replacing Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables

After your writing and editing is complete, you will need to replace the Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables.

• Right click the existing TOC, LOF, or LOT.
• Click Update Field.
• Select Update entire table and click Ok.

Note: All other lists (such as a List of Abbreviations or List of Graphs) are not updated automatically. Instead, the template includes examples of manually-created lists that can be altered to fit your needs.

Attaching the Template to a Preexisting Document. If your document is at or near completion, it may be easier for you to attach the template to your existing file than to paste your document into a new template.

Formatting Styles and Applying Styles

Before attaching the Thesis/Dissertation template to your document, you must first apply the following styles to the appropriate sections of your work. It does not matter how these styles look – when you first apply them they will not look right – only that the names of the styles match those in the following list exactly. After you have applied all the styles and attach the template the document will be formatted correctly.

These styles can be found by clicking the arrow in the lower right hand corner of the Styles section in the Home tab. Leave this menu open while you work through the document. To apply a style, simply highlight the text that you wish to format and click the appropriate name from the styles list.

Attaching Styles

• Access the Styles menu by clicking the lower-right corner of the Styles box on the Home tab in Windows. Keep this menu open on the side of your screen and apply the styles to your document as you work.
• Highlight the text you wish to format (it is often only necessary to “click in” the section you wish to format)
• Click the appropriate style from the Styles menu

Note: If the style you are looking for is not included in the list you may need to create the style (see next).

Creating Styles

Some required styles will not be listed in the premade styles, thus you will need to create them yourself.

• Highlight the text that you wish to format
• Right click the text and select Styles → Save Selection as a New Quick Style.
• Enter the appropriate style name and click OK.

Note: Remember, it does not matter how these styles look at this time, only that the style names match the names listed in the table above.

Attaching the Template

After applying styles to your document, you can attach the template, which will fix most of your document’s formatting issues.

• Download the Boise State Thesis and Dissertation Template and save it to your computer. See instructions above under “Before you Begin.”
• Open the Word document containing your thesis/dissertation, click file, click options, click add-ins, and select templates from the Manage drop down menu at the bottom of the page. Click go.
• In the Document Template section, click Attach.
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the template and select it.
• Important: Check the box labeled “Automatically update document styles.”

Adjusting Margins

• Click Ctrl+A to select the entire document.
• In the Home ribbon, click layout, click margins and select the mirror margin option that contains inside margin 1.5″, top and bottom margins 1.”

Setting Page Numbers

Be careful that you set section breaks between front matter and body text and also between portrait and landscape-oriented pages (see Manually Formatting Your Document for instructions on setting page breaks). Each has a different way of formatting their pagination.

Front Matter

•  Set a continuous section break immediately before the Heading 1 on the first page that follows your approval pages.
• Set a continuous section break immediately before the title of Chapter 1.
• Open the footer on the first page following your approval page by clicking the Footer button in the Header & Footer section of the Insert tab and selecting Edit Footer.
• Deselect Link to Previous, located in the Navigation section of the Design tab. This step is only necessary for the first numbered page in the front matter.
• Insert page numbers. Front matter page numbers should be in lowercase Roman numerals and should be centered at the bottom of each page.
• Double-click inside the footer of the first page in Chapter 1.
• Deselect Link to Previous, located in the Navigation section of the Design tab. This step is only necessary for the first page in the body text.
• Delete the page numbers from the footer.
• Open the header on the same page by double-clicking inside the header.
• Deselect Link to Previous, located in the Navigation section of the Design tab.
• Insert alpha-numeric page numbers, starting with 1, into the upper right-hand corner of the pages.

Landscape Pages

• Repeat step 3 on the page following the landscape page.
• Click Insert → Page Number (in the Header & Footer section) → Page Margins.

Inserting Table of Contents and Lists of Figures or Tables

Finally, after your document’s content is complete, you will need to create the Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables.

• In the Home ribbon, select References , then select Table of Contents and choose the first option.
• To build your list of tables or figures do the following: on the Home ribbon, select references, select Insert List of Table of Figures, on the options drop down select either table captions or figure captions depending on which you are creating. You will then have to manually insert the heading.

Note: The template does not include macros for automatically generating other lists such as a List of Abbreviations or List of Graphs. However, it does include example lists that can be copied, pasted, and altered to meet your needs.

Helpful Tips

• Access the Styles menu by clicking the lower-right corner of the styles box on the Home tab in Windows. Keep this menu open on the side of your screen, or on a second screen, and apply the styles to your document as you work. To make the document styles behave, use the styles in the template. For example, for all Heading 1s, use the Heading 1 style, which will automatically insert a break and a 2 inch margin, etc. As long as the styles are used, the document should behave appropriately, and the table of contents will include the headings once updated. To modify the Table of Contents, click once to highlight the table in gray, right-click and select “Update Entire Field.”
• Show formatting marks as you work in your document.  Click on the File tab, then Options, Display, and click on the box “Show all formatting marks” and OK.

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Thesis style template for MS Word is available on the School of Graduate Studies website . You are not required to use the template but using it will make some of the formatting requirements easier to meet.

►► Thesis template for  Microsoft Word​  (.docx)

For formatting instructions and requirements see the Formatting section of the SGS website .

MS Word formatting tips

Section breaks and page numbers.

One of the most common formatting items that causes difficulty is the page numbering, since the front section and the rest of the thesis use different characters and placement. The way to properly format these sections is to add Section Breaks in between the front matter and the Introduction or Chapter One and between each of the following chapters, including the Bibliography and Appendices sections.

Adding Section Breaks and Page Numbers in Word 2016

You will need to insert “Section Break – next page” in between all chapters and between the front matter and the first chapter as well as between the last chapter and the appendices and the references.

• Click on the place where the break should be inserted and then go to the Layout tab.
• Click on the arrow beside Breaks and choose Section Break Next Page from the list. This allows you to format sections individually of each other.
• Go to the first chapter after the front matter, click in the header and footer area and in the Header & Footer tools, ensure that “Different First Page” is selected and then ensure that the “Link to Previous” option is not selected. This way, when you format the front matter with Roman numerals in the bottom centre, it won’t carry the formatting into the next section.
• Use the Insert Page Numbers and Format Page numbers to insert the page numbers in the appropriate place with the appropriate formatting.

Using Document Styles

The template has Styles that can be used to format your entire thesis. To use a style, select the text to apply the style to, then choose the appropriate style from the Styles window.

If you don’t want to use the template (for example, if you don’t want to use the numbered headings, you can create your own styles. To do this, format the heading (or other element) the way you want, then click New Style in the style window. Insert a unique name for the style and click OK . You can then use that style for those elements going forward.

Table of Contents (TOC)

To automatically generate a TOC, apply the appropriate Styles to all headings. The template has styles created for this purpose. If you are not using the template, you can create your own heading styles to apply.

Auto-generate the TOC in Word 2016 on both Mac and Windows

• Go to the References tab, choose Table of Contents and select Custom Table of Contents . Click OK .

       Using your own styles

• If you have created your own styles with custom names, go to the References tab, choose Table of Contents and select Custom Table of Contents , then click Options .
• Put numbers beside the styles you created that correspond with the level of heading they represent. Click OK , then OK again.

Manual formatting of TOC

To add right-aligned tabs with leaders:

• From the Home tab, open the Paragraph settings and click on the Tabs button.
• Enter the tab stop position, choose Right Tab and for Leader , choose the … option. Click Set (or the + sign on Mac), then click OK .
• Type the TOC entry, press tab, then insert the page number.

Miscellaneous tips

• Use page breaks instead of pressing Enter or Return
• Use paragraph first-line indent or tab consistently throughout doc (best to use Styles)
• Use consistent spacing around headers
• Use Shift + Return/Enter to keep headings that run over 2 lines in the same paragraph
• Ensure there are no Widow/Orphan headings or paragraphs
• When inserting longer quotes, use margins to indent rather than tabbing in and inserting a hard return after each line
• Always use tabs rather than spaces. Set tab stops so you aren’t using multiple tabs

Formatting issues and examples

When creating your own table of contents , be sure to format the space between the text and the numbers properly. Do not use multiple tabs or periods to separate them. This will result in a jagged right margin. You want to set a right-aligned tab with leaders in order to have the numbers properly aligned to the right margin. The auto-generate TOC feature does this automatically.

When starting content on a new page, do not use the return key until you get to the next page. If you add content to that section later on, it will move everything down the page, even on the following page. Instead, use the Insert Page Break feature.

When formatting indented quotes, do not use tabs to indent the lines , or put a return at the end of each line. The test in the paragraph won’t flow properly if you need to add more text or change the margins. Instead use the margin controls in the Ruler to indent the paragraph on each side.

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The templates below have been built to ensure a consistent look among most theses and dissertations submitted to OGSPS. These templates should be used as a guide in formatting your thesis or dissertation with the understanding that your department may require modifications of the template to fit your discipline’s style. Please contact your department’s Format Advisor to discuss any necessary changes.

The Thesis & Dissertation Office recommends using the PurdueThesis.cls file.

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Please download one of the following templates to begin your thesis/dissertation. Formatting within each template is already set up for your convenience. Be sure to paste your Word document INTO the template. Otherwise, it can cause formatting issues.

You will need to select the appropriate answer for all dropdown boxes on page 1.  Ex. Thesis/Dissertation, Choose Degree, Choose Department, Choose Campus Location, Choose Graduation Term.

You will need to manually input your committee information on page 2. We ask that you only list your committee member's primary department. The name after "Approved by:" should match the name listed on your Form 9 as "Thesis Form Head".

Follow instructions within the template to complete the rest of your thesis/dissertation. Please be careful when making changes so that you do not override/change the template formatting.

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The  PhD Dissertation Formatting Guide  (updated Spring 2023) is the source of all formatting requirements and guidelines for PhD Dissertations. Make sure to follow the guide when writing your dissertation.

Double check your formatting with the  PhD Dissertation Formatting Checklist  before submission.

LaTeX Template

The University provides a standard LaTeX template that complies with all formatting requirements.    

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The University provides a standard Word template that complies with all formatting requirements.    

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Formatting your dissertation in Word

About this guide.

Learn how to use Word features effectively and efficiently:

• basic templates
• images, captions, and page numbers
• front matter
• work with styles and much more!

Before you start:

• Participants should have basic experience using Microsoft Word. This workshop specifically uses Word 2016.

Note: See dissertation/thesis formatting and submission guidelines (PDF) from University of Minnesota Graduate Student Services and Progress (also see Thesis/dissertation submission and formatting  page).

Tutorials for formatting your dissertation in Word

Setting margins, formatting page numbers, changing fonts and spacing with styles, defining headings and heading styles, automatic page numbers, creating and applying word templates, inserting images, inserting captions and cross-references, keeping captions with their figures, copying charts from excel, adding a landscape page, adding front matter, adding a table of contents, adding a list of figures, sample documents.

The following documents and materials are used in the tutorials. You are welcome to use your own documents, or download ours.

• Sample Chapter 1 Sample document to be used throughout the tutorials. It's currently unformatted text - you will be applying tutorials to the content.
• Sample Chapter 2 Sample document to be used throughout the tutorials. It's currently unformatted text - you will be applying tutorials to the content.
• Image 1 Sample image to be used in some of the tutorials.
• Image 2 Sample image to be used in some of the tutorials.
• Sample Chart Excel chart to be used in the tutorial Copying Charts from Excel.
• Sample Front Matter Sample front matter layout with proper breaks and page numbering. Includes the following: - Title page - Copyright page - Acknowledgements (not required) - Dedication (not required) - Abstract (not required) - Table of contents - List of tables - List of figures - Other items - Placeholder for Chapter 1 content

Supplementary handouts and slides

The following materials can help supplement the tutorials, though they are not required.

Helpful tools and services from the Libraries

The Libraries offer many tools and services that you may find useful as you write your thesis or dissertation.

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MS Word Template

The template above provides a basic thesis layout, which meets the IIT thesis manual requirements. It consists of the following parts:

• Acknowledgment
• Authorship Statement
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• List of Symbols
• Bibliography plus
• 5 Chapters each having 3 sections. (You may delete chapter and sections or add extra ones in case your thesis has a different number of chapters and sections; Chapter names are generic and you should use what is appropriate for your research).

Style Elements Template

This document  has includes several examples of figures, tables, and their captions for Microsoft Word. You can cut-and-paste one- or two-line figure titles and table titles and insert columns and rows as needed to formatted tables.

This template only provides a basic layout of what is required. Due to technical limitations, all of the following should be done manually (we hope to update this in the future):

• Page numbers in the Table of Contents
• Figure and Table label numbers and page numbers for the List of Figures or List of Tables
• Provide bibliography parts and the relevant citations (the template is compatible with reference management software)
• Revise the above items if any related changes are made (e.g. a figure/table/page is added or deleted)

The template below is an obsolete version, provided for reference purposes. We do not recommend using this template for your thesis. 

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Office of graduate and postdoctoral education, thesis templates.

The following thesis format templates should help you get started with formatting your thesis or dissertation. Georgia Tech provides free Overleaf Professional accounts for all students, faculty, and staff who would like to use the collaborative, online LaTeX editor for their projects.

• LaTeX Template (.zip) - updated May 2020
• Featured LaTeX templates on Overleaf
• Word Thesis Template (.docx) - updated August 2016
• Georgia Tech Engineering Reference Management System (GTERMS)

LaTeX Resources

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• Set the Quick Build command configuration to: “PdfLaTeX + Bib(la)tex) + PdfLaTeX (x2) + View Pdf”.
• Use the Quick Build command to compile and view your .pdf file.
• If you decide to use a “build” subdirectory for output files, you must point BibTeX to the proper subdirectory.

LaTeX is a powerful text processing and formatting tool that produces clean, consistent results. This high-quality typesetting system is a free service provided by Georgia Tech. It is available on many platforms and can be used with the editor of your choice. LaTeX is the de facto standard for the communication and publication of scientific documents.

Although Graduate Education does not offer direct technical support, Tech does provide help via campus partners such as the Library and Overleaf (online LaTeX editor). Please check the Library events page for courses on LaTex, or contact Overleaf directly.

Many students have also found useful tips for dealing with specific problems by entering keywords such as "LaTeX formatting table captions" in their favorite search engines.

Most Common LaTeX to PDF Problem

The most common problem we see with Electronic Theses & Dissertations (ETDs) created in LaTeX is the altering of the page size, particularly an increase of the bottom margin to more than one inch, and sometimes an accompanying decrease in the top and/or right margins to less than the requisite one inch. Less frequently, there will also be problems with figures disappearing or changing appearance. The sizing error may be introduced inadvertently during the conversion from .dvi to .pdf or .ps when the program doing the converting defaults to the A4 European page size. Always check your PDF file after conversion, even if your source file looked perfect.

The following fixes have been found by your fellow Tech graduate students and passed along to the Graduate Thesis Office. We hope they help you:

• First, before converting the .tex file to .dvi, make sure the class header file in your .tex file says something like "\documentclass[12pt, letter]{article}".
• If you are converting the resulting .dvi file to a .ps file, be sure the dvips options specify "-P pdf -t letter".
• When you are converting to .pdf from either the .dvi file directly or from a .ps file, locate the C:\texmf\dvipdfm\config\config\ or analogous folder for PDFs in your system. Replace the line "p a4" with "p letter".

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Haere mai, tauti mai—welcome! These instructions are designed to be used with recent versions of MS Word. Please note there is no template or specific formatting guidelines for a thesis at UC. Please talk to your supervisor and take a look at theses in the UC Research Repository to see how they are usually formatted.

• Where to start
• Show/Hide Formatting
• Heading Styles
• Navigation Pane
• Table of Contents
• Numbered Headings
• List of Figures/Tables
• Page/Section Breaks, Page Numbering & Orientation

Word Thesis Formatting workshops run throughout the year.

Some useful documents.

• Word Formatting Instructions PDF This PDF contains the same instructions that are available on this page.
• Practice Thesis Document with No Formatting This pretend thesis file can be used to practise formatting. It is not a template for how to format a thesis . UC does not provide any guidelines on formatting a thesis.

Formatting in APA 7th Edition

For APA formatting advice see the official APA Style Blog's excellent Style and Grammar Guidelines . They cover most formatting topics with examples and sample papers, figures, and tables in Word documents you can download. Even more detail can be found in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association that the Library has copies of.

Finding Examples

Look at examples and ask your supervisor.

The best guide on how to format your thesis is a combination of:

• Looking at previous theses in your discipline. Search the UC Research Repository  for your subject or department, and browse by issue date to get the most recent.
• Asking your supervisor for recommendations on specific formatting and details. 

General Recommendations

The following is an example only of preliminaries to the thesis that could be included.

• Acknowledgements
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Abbreviations
• Toggle show Home ->Show/Hide formatting

Using styles for headings allows you to create an automatic table of contents.

• Select major headings one at a time and choose Home ->Styles ‘Heading 1’

• Select subheadings and apply Home ->Styles ‘heading 2’ and ‘heading 3’
• Modify a style by right clicking on it and choosing Modify in the styles pane at the top of the screen.

The Navigation Pain is useful for seeing the outline of your document as well as providing links to quickly go to any section of the document.

• View->check Navigation Pane

In order to create an automatic table of contents heading styles must be used.

• References -> Table of Contents -> Custom Table of Contents (no heading in table)

• Right click table of contents to ‘update field’ and choose ‘update entire table’

• Home->Multilevel list-> choose style with a number level for each heading level

• To change the heading level 1 number to say ‘Chapter 1’ right click on heading level 1 in the styles area Heading 1->Modify .

• In the modify screen click Format->Numbering.

• Then click ‘ Define New Number Format’.

• Then add the word ‘Chapter’ and a space before the ‘1’.

To create automatic lists of figures or tables you first have to give a caption to all your figures and tables.

• Right click figure or table and select Insert Caption

• Choose Label type eg. Figure, Table etc
• Choose position above or below
• Give the table or figure a title in the top box
• Go to the headings for List of Figures and List of tables and then click References->Insert Table of Figures -> select caption label type (Figure or Table)

• On the following menu select caption label type (Figure or Table) and click OK

This can be used to have different page numbering styles of different sections of your document or to have certain pages landscape to display a large table or graph.

• Insert a section break (next page) at the end of the title page ( Layout -> Breaks -> Next Page )

• Insert a section break at chapter 1 ( Layout -> Breaks -> Next Page )
• Insert page breaks for all other ‘heading 1’ headings ( Layout -> Breaks -> Page )

Adding Page Numbers

• Insert -> Page Number and choose a position on the page

• Double click on title page header or footer (top or bottom of the page) and tick ‘ Different First Page’ in the Design ribbon that appears

• Click in second page header or footer, right click on the page number and select ‘ format page numbers ’

• Select Roman numerals eg. ‘i, ii, iii, iv’ etc
• Select start at ‘i’ (start at ‘1’)

• Scroll to chapter 1 and change number style for this section back to ordinary numbers and start at 1

Change Page Orientation

• Insert a section break before and after the pages you want to change to landscape orientation (See instructions above for inserting a section break)
• Layout -> Orientation -> Landscape

NOTE:  A section break is usually only needed if page orientation or separate page numbers are required.

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The Neumann Library provides Microsoft Word templates to help you compose your dissertation in the format required by the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Templates define the correct pagination, margins, font size and style, and other formatting settings according to the guidelines specified in the guide.

Why use a template? Templates automate much of the dissertation formatting, saving you time. They make use of Styles, which are on the Home ribbon in Microsoft Word. A Style is a command used to format your text with predefined settings, including font size, spacing, indentation, and so on. If you highlight some text and click a style button, it will format that text according to the style. The Table of Contents will pull from these styles to automatically update the headings and page numbers.

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Please refer to Regulation 7.4.2 for important information on how to format your thesis.

The Library Services guide 'Presenting your thesis' has been written as the standard for all theses presented for research degrees in the University of Birmingham. 

It offers guidance on the practicalities of producing your thesis in a format that is acceptable for examination and for deposit in the library. This guide does not deal with the content and academic standard required of a thesis and on these matters you are advised to consult University Regulations, your supervisor and guidance issued by your School.

Please also see the  Getting your thesis ready workshop webpage .

 Thesis word limit

On submitting your thesis for examination you are required to complete a declaration form confirming the word length of your thesis. You should therefore be aware of the maximum word length for your thesis. See  Regulation 7.4.2 (d).

The stated maximum number of words excludes tables, diagrams (including associated legends), appendices, list of references, footnotes and endnotes, the bibliography and any bound published material. For information on referencing styles see the  iCite – referencing at the University of Birmingham  webpages.

A thesis that exceeds the maximum number of words will not be accepted for examination unless permission to exceed the stated word count has been granted by the Research Progress & Awards Sub Panel. Permission to exceed the stated word count is only granted in exceptional circumstances. If you consider that you will not be able to meet the stated word limited, you are advised to discuss this with your supervisor at an early stage.

 Language of your thesis

 acknowledging collaborative work.

If any material is included in your thesis which is a result of collaborative working, you must include details of how much of the work is your own and how much is that of other people. See Regulation 7.4.1 (h).

It is also important to seek the prior agreement of those other people to make your thesis available in the University eTheses Repository. 

 Previously published or submitted work

You may include work that has already been published providing the work is properly integrated, either in the thesis or as an appendix to which reference is made - see  Regulation 7.4.1 (g). It must be adequately referenced and you are advised to consult with your supervisor if you are unsure about the inclusion of any previously published work in your thesis. 

For additional information please refer to the Copyright for Researchers web page

You may not include material for assessment which has already been submitted for another degree awarded at this or any other University, unless all of the conditions set out in Regulation 7.4.1 (f) are satisfied.

If you are considering including published papers in your thesis, please read the alternative format thesis guide (Word - 22KB).

 Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and is a serious academic offence. It arises where work submitted is not the student's own and has been taken from another source. The original material is then hidden from the marker, either by not referencing it properly, by paraphrasing it or by not mentioning it at all.

For further information see the University’s Guidance on plagiarism for students .

All theses submitted for examination are checked through plagiarism detection software.

 Editorial help for PGR theses

A thesis submitted for examination at the University of Birmingham must be solely the postgraduate researcher’s own work (except where University Regulations permit the inclusion of appropriately referenced collaborative research or work – see Regulation 7.4.1 . A postgraduate researcher must not employ a ‘ghost writer’ to write parts or all of the thesis, whether in draft or as a final version, on his/her behalf.

Editors, whether they are formal supervisors, informal mentors, family or friends or professional, need to be clear about the extent and nature of help they offer in the editing of University of Birmingham PGRs theses and dissertations. Supervisors of PGRs also need to be clear about the role of the third party editors as well as their own editorial role.

PGRs may use third party editorial assistance (paid or voluntary) from an outside source.  This must be with the knowledge and support of supervisors and the use of third party editorial assistance must be stated in the thesis acknowledgement page.

A ‘third party’ editor cannot be used :

• To change the text of the thesis so as to clarify and/or develop the ideas and arguments;
• To reduce the length of the thesis so it falls within the specified word limit;
• To correct information within the thesis;
• To change ideas and arguments put forward within the thesis; and/or
• To translate the thesis into English.

A ‘third party’ editor can be used to offer advice on:

• Spelling and punctuation;
• Formatting and sorting of footnotes and endnotes for consistency and order;
• Ensuring the thesis follows the conventions of grammar and syntax in written English;
• Shortening long sentences and editing long paragraphs;
• Changing passives and impersonal usages into actives, vice versa as may be appropriate;
• Improving the positioning of tables and illustrations and the clarity, grammar, spelling and punctuation of any text in or under tables and illustrations; and
• Ensuring consistency of page numbers, headers and footers.

Where a third party editor is used it is the PGR’s responsibility to provide the third party editor with a copy of this statement (Word - 20KB)  and ensure they complete the Third Party Editor Declaration Form (Word - 32KB)  confirming their compliance with this statement.

When submitting the thesis the PGR must record in the Acknowledgements page the form of contribution the ‘third party’ editor has made, by stating for example, “this thesis was copy edited for conventions of language, spelling and grammar by ABC Editing Ltd”.

Please also see the Code of Practice on Academic Integrity .

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Free Work Timetable Templates

By Andy Marker | August 26, 2024

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We’ve gathered the most useful free Agile epic templates in Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF,  Google Docs, and Google Sheets formats.

Included in this article, you’ll find the following:

• Weekly work timetable template
• Hourly work timetable template
• Monthly employee work shift timetable template
• 24-hour work timetable template
• Work meeting timetable template
• Work event timetable template  

Basic Work Schedule Timetable Template

Download a Blank Basic Work Schedule Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

Download a Sample Basic Work Schedule Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Teams or managers can use this basic work schedule timetable template to allocate daily tasks or projects and to monitor employee hours efficiently. Available with or without data, this template ensures accurate tracking of work assignments and time spent across the week.

Notable Template Features : This template auto-tallies daily hours, providing a clear overview of work distribution and time management and making it easy to track employee productivity and adjust workloads as necessary.

To manage your time and enhance your productivity with a versatile tool, check out these  free weekly schedule templates in Excel .

Hourly Work Timetable Template

Download a Blank Hourly Work Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

Download a Sample Hourly Work Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Use this hourly work timetable template to organize tasks that require precise scheduling throughout the day. This template, available with or without data, enables detailed planning and tracking of hourly activities, along with important notes.

Notable Template Features : Featuring a dedicated to-do list and a section for notes, this template offers a comprehensive view of daily tasks and essential reminders, so it’s ideal for maintaining productivity and capturing critical details throughout the workday.

Discover a variety of  free work schedule templates for Microsoft Word and Excel to suit your specific needs.

Work Meeting Timetable Template

Download a Blank Work Meeting Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

Download a Sample Work Meeting Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Available with or without data, this work meeting timetable template is ideal for planning and organizing meetings that require detailed scheduling and clear communication of objectives. It ensures that you account for all aspects of the meeting, from location to agenda, to promote efficiency and thorough preparation.

Notable Template Features : This template includes sections for key details such as meeting location, start time and end time, and topics of discussion; this provides a structured format for comprehensive planning. The template also features areas for refreshments and notes, ensuring you consider every element of the meeting and making it easier to facilitate productive and well-coordinated sessions. 

Meeting Room Timetable Template

Download the Meeting Room Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : This meeting room timetable template is ideal for scheduling and managing room bookings across the week, especially bookings that require precise time allocations in half-hour increments. It helps avoid conflicts and ensures that you utilize meeting spaces efficiently.

Notable Template Features : The template includes a clear layout with sections for room identification and weekly scheduling, so that it’s easy to track and organize room usage. The half-hour time slots allow for detailed scheduling, ensuring that meeting times are planned with precision.

Monthly Employee Work Shift Timetable Template

Download a Blank Monthly Employee Work Shift Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

Download a Sample Monthly Employee Work Shift Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Use this monthly employee work shift timetable template to manage and visualize employee work shifts over the course of a month, with working days, absences, PTO, and holidays clearly identified. Available with or without sample data, this template is ideal for teams that require organized tracking of employee availability using a simple color-coded system.

Notable Template Features : This template includes an employee ID number for easy reference and a legend that clearly defines W for Work, A for Absence, H for Holiday, etc. The color-coded system ensures quick and accurate interpretation of each employee’s monthly schedule, aiding in efficient workforce management.

Enhance your scheduling efficiency with these  free Google Sheets schedule templates that offer real-time collaboration and easy accessibility across devices.

Employee Shift Timetable Template

Download a Blank Employee Shift Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

Download a Sample Employee Shift Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Select this employee shift timetable template to manage and track employee shifts on an hour-by-hour basis and ensure comprehensive coverage of work hours throughout the day. This template, available with or without sample data, is ideal for operations that require precise scheduling and monitoring of staff across various shifts.

Notable Template Features : This template provides a detailed view of employee shifts with hour-by-hour breakdowns, making it easy to refer to and adjust if required. Its structure enables you to efficiently plan shifts and prevent overlaps or gaps in coverage to ensure smooth workflow management.

Find the best options for your scheduling needs with these  free Excel schedule templates designed to simplify your workflow. 

24-Hour Work Timetable Template

Download a Blank 24-Hour Work Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

Download a Sample 24-Hour Work Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Use this 24-hour work timetable template to efficiently manage round-the-clock operations and ensure that all shifts are covered every day of the week. Available with or without sample data, the template is perfect for businesses requiring continuous staffing and allows for precise and consistent scheduling.

Notable Template Features : This template provides a clear, hour-by-hour breakdown for each day of the week, offering a comprehensive view of 24-hour coverage. It’s designed to streamline scheduling across all shifts to make it easier to organize and manage uninterrupted work cycles.

For daily planning, take a look at these  free daily schedule templates that can help you stay organized. 

Weekly Work Timetable Template

Download a Blank Weekly Work Timetable Template for Excel  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Sheets

Download a Sample Weekly Work Timetable Template for Excel  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Choose this weekly work timetable template to efficiently schedule and track employee work hours throughout the week and ensure accurate calculations. This template is ideal for managers who need a clear overview of employee work patterns and total hours logged.

Notable Template Features : Available with or without sample data, this template includes sections for employee ID numbers and automatically calculates the hours worked by each employee, providing a streamlined approach to weekly time management. It’s designed to facilitate easy tracking and adjustment of work schedules, promoting efficient workforce oversight.

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Download a Sample Work Event Timetable Template for Excel  |  Microsoft Word  |  Adobe PDF  | Google Docs | Google Sheets

When to Use This Template : Use this work event timetable template with or without sample data to organize and track work-related events in precise half-hour increments and ensure smooth coordination throughout the day. This template is perfect for detailed planning and execution, including scheduling activities and managing event locations.

Notable Template Features : This template provides sections for both location and activity, offering a structured format for planning events with specific time slots. Its half-hour increments allow for granular scheduling, making it easy to manage even the most detailed event timelines.

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Sending a Letter

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In today’s digital age, sending a letter may seem like a thing of the past. However, there are still instances where a well-crafted letter holds its significance. Whether it’s for professional purposes, expressing love, or simply showing gratitude, knowing how to format and send a letter is essential. In this article, we will explore the different formats available, such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, Excel, Word, Apple Numbers, Apple Pages, and PDF, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to send a letter using these platforms.

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What is a Letter Format?

A letter format refers to the structure and layout of a letter, including the placement of the sender’s and recipient’s addresses, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature. It provides a standardized way of presenting information in a clear and organized manner. A well-formatted letter not only enhances readability but also reflects professionalism and attention to detail.

How to Send a Letter

Before we dive into the steps, it’s important to note that the process of sending a letter may vary slightly depending on the platform you choose. However, the fundamental principles remain the same. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you send a letter using various formats:

Step 1: Choose the appropriate format:

Before you begin drafting your letter, consider the purpose and audience. Different formats cater to specific needs. For example, Google Docs, Word, and Apple Pages are ideal for professional letters, while Google Sheets and Excel are suitable for creating tables or charts within the letter.

Step 2: Open the chosen platform:

Once you have selected the format, open the respective platform on your device. If you are using Google Docs, Sheets, or Excel, access them through your Google or Microsoft account. For Word and Apple Pages, open the application directly.

Step 3: Create a new document:

Click on the “New Document” or “Create” button to start a new letter. This will open a blank canvas where you can begin drafting your letter.

Step 4: Format the letter:

Now that you have a blank document, it’s time to format your letter. Begin by adding the sender’s address at the top left corner, followed by the date. Leave a line space and add the recipient’s address aligned to the left. After another line space, include a salutation, such as “Dear [Recipient’s Name],”. Proceed with the body of the letter, ensuring proper paragraph breaks and indentation. Finally, end the letter with a closing, such as “Sincerely,” and leave space for your signature.

Where can I find sample letter formats?

You can find sample letter formats on various websites, including Sample Letter Format , 35+ Professional Letter Format Examples , and Informal Letter . These resources provide templates and examples for different types of letters.

How do I format a business email?

Formatting a business email follows similar principles to a letter format. Begin with a professional salutation, concise and clear body paragraphs, and end with an appropriate closing. For more guidance, refer to Business Email Format .

Are there any specific formats for love letters or thank you letters?

Yes, there are specific formats for love letters and thank you letters. You can find examples and templates for love letters at 30+ Love Letter Examples and for thank you letters at Thank You Letter Examples .

Sending a letter may have evolved with the advent of technology, but the importance of proper formatting remains unchanged. Whether you choose Google Docs, Google Sheets, Excel, Word, Apple Numbers, Apple Pages, or PDF, understanding the letter format and following a step-by-step guide ensures your message is conveyed effectively. Explore different letter formats for various purposes, such as professional letters, appointment letters , letters of support , and more. With the right format and platform, you can create impactful letters that leave a lasting impression.

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15 Must-Have Business Report Templates

Businesses need to monitor work to make sure that they’re meeting milestones. They also need to have a means of communicating that information to their stakeholders. Business report templates are a tool that can do both.

Use these free 15 business report templates to create a project dashboard, progress report and workload analysis to make a strategy map, cost-benefit and balanced scorecard.

1. Project Dashboard Business Report Template

A project dashboard is a high-level overview of the project. It captures various key performance indicators (KPIs). It gives managers an instant status report to see if the project is progressing as planned, if costs are aligned with the budget and other metrics to help stay on track.

This free project dashboard template for Excel monitors tasks, workload, task lengths and costs. It does this with easy-to-read graphs and charts . The only problem is that the template must be manually updated, taking time away from the project and the data is already old by the time it’s been inputted.

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2. Progress Report Template

One of the most common business report templates is the progress report . It captures a snapshot of the project over a specific period, providing an overview of all the activities and tasks that have taken place during that time. It highlights milestones and performance metrics such as risks, issues, changes and more.

The free progress report template for Word captures all that data and more. It helps project managers understand if they’re on schedule and can be shared with stakeholders to keep them updated. Reviewing the progress report can open up discussions between the project manager and the stakeholder earlier when they can be dealt with easier than later when the issue is more embedded and harder to resolve.

3. Operating Budget Business Report Template

This business report template applies to any industry that uses an operating budget to forecast revenue and expenses over a period of time. The free operating budget template for Excel is an essential tool for coming up with an accurate budget for a company’s quarter or even the full coming year.

An operating budget is more than a picture of the financial dimensions of a business going forward. It can help set realistic business goals and determine if the results of the quarter or year match the forecast of the operating budget template. There could be unexpected expenses and the annual balance might need to be adjusted.

4. Project Proposal Business Report Template

Whether working in construction, IT, marketing, engineering or any business, this free project proposal template for Word will help deliver the reason for initiating a new project. That’s what makes it a key business report template. It’s a document that exists to convince a sponsor, boss or stakeholder that the project is viable.

Use this free business report template to coordinate resources, tasks, equipment and materials within a timeframe to reach a business objective. It’s the first step towards structuring a project to deliver it successfully. Everything needed is laid out, from the executive summary to an acceptance letter.

5. Project Status Report Template

A project status report is different from a progress report. Managers and stakeholders use them to stay updated on the project’s progress, but they differ in focus and scope. The status report is a broad overview of an entire project compared to its plan, while a progress report focuses more on specific tasks and milestones.

Use this free business report template to capture the project’s status and improve communication with key stakeholders. A free status report template for Excel has project information, a summary of the project’s status and health and a risk management overview. It offers recommendations moving forward.

6. SWOT Analysis Business Report Template

SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This free SWOT Analysis template for Word is a tool to assess a business’s competitive position, both internally and externally. It is a key technique in developing a strategic plan. It’s a business report template that gathers data to help make more insightful decisions.

A SWOT analysis template is divided into four parts. These quadrants are labeled strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The vertical left-hand axis is divided into external and internal, while the top is broken down into positive and negative. Managers then add to each of these quadrants to get a better picture of the business and its competitive position.

7. Inventory Business Report Template

Use this free inventory template for Excel to record the level of stock and track turnover. This business report template lists all of a company’s inventory used in its daily operations and gives managers quick access to volume, price and more. There’s also a place to note when a reorder is needed and how long it will take to replenish that stock.

This business report template serves manufacturers and retailers alike. But it can also track tools or materials used to get work done. This prevents not having what is needed, which will slow down production and impact a business’s bottom line. Being able to track inventory keeps work moving smoothly.

8. Workload Analysis Business Report Template

Businesses use workload analysis to manage their workforce. The goal of workload analysis is balancing tasks across all project teams to ensure that no one is overallocated or underutilized, which slows down productivity and threatens to erode morale or create burnout. None of those should be acceptable to a business.

The free workload analysis template for Excel lists team members’ names and hourly rates. Managers enter their total available work hours per month. Then allocate work hours to each team member and monitor resource utilization rates and costs. This business report template helps keep everyone working at capacity.

9. Strategy Map Business Report Template

Use this Excel business template to visualize the cause and effect of an organization’s strategic objectives. The strategy map template breaks up objectives, which are represented by an oval, into four perspectives: financial, customer, business and learning and growth. It shows how organizations create value.

There are many other benefits to using this business report template. It not only visualizes the organization’s strategic objectives, but it can help to identify key areas of the business for better resource allocation. It can also promote cross-departmental collaboration by showing how different teams are working together to achieve the same objectives.

10. Strategic Roadmap Business Report Template

A strategic roadmap visually communicates the strategic initiatives that will be taken to deliver the business goals and objectives of an organization. Use this business report template to deliver the what and why of an organization’s strategy in a bird’s-eye view of where it currently stands and where it plans to be in the future.

This is an essential business report template for preparing an organization for the changes that are to come. Everyone can use it from the executive leadership team to department managers, product managers, project managers and the project management office (PMO) . A strategic roadmap is key to managing multiple projects, reaching strategic goals or creating a strategic business plan.

11. Action Plan Business Report Template

Business report templates help managers monitor and track work, but if issues need to be addressed, an action plan needs to be created. Use this free action plan template for Excel to execute the plan to get the project back on track. Managers can make an action plan to outline the steps that will help them to accomplish this goal.

The free action plan template has everything a manager needs to get a plan into action. Tasks and their priority are listed for each phase of the project. Assignments are noted, so everyone on the team knows what they’re responsible for. There’s even a status column to track the work and ensure that it’s moving forward as planned.

12. Balanced Scorecard Business Report Template

A balanced scorecard is a document that looks at strategic measures and more traditional financial measures. This provides a more balanced perspective and holistic approach to managing a business’s strategy. This free balanced scorecard template for Excel is a strategic performance metric that businesses use to improve internal operations and external outcomes.

To use this business report template, first set strategic objectives, plan initiatives and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and expected targets. Next, group strategic objectives using the four balanced scorecard perspectives: financial, customer, business process and learning and growth.

13. Cost Benefit Analysis Template

Using this free cost-benefit analysis template for Excel will determine the return on investment (ROI) for a project. Use it before approving a project to understand if the project is viable from a financial perspective. It’s a business report template that can help companies avoid investing in lost leaders.

The free template works by capturing quantitative costs, indirect, intangible and opportunity. Then there’s a place to list the types of costs and the quantitative benefits. The cost-benefits analysis then compares the costs of doing the project compared to its financial benefits. This is an essential decision-making tool.

14. Gap Analysis Business Report Template

Use this free gap analysis template for Excel to take a business from its current state to the desired future state. It focuses on areas of improvement, a gap percentage, a timeline, resource requirements and much more. This business report template can be used for project management, business process improvement and product management.

To use this free template, begin by losing the focus areas, such as a business process that needs improvement or a human resource gap. Then determine the current and future state of the focus area. Next, estimate the gap percentage and, finally, list the action items that will close that gap. There’s also space to list the responsible parties and the status of the work.

15. Root Cause Analysis Template

A root cause analysis , also called a fishbone diagram, is used to figure out what went wrong so it can be fixed rather than just patched up. This business report template is used to identify the cause of a process not conforming to its planned output. This is part of the larger total quality management process.

The root cause analysis template uses a fishbone diagram, which captures the cause-and-effect relationship in the process to uncover any imperfections, variations, defects or failures. This is used in product development to ensure that the product they’re working on will resonate with customers and work as planned.

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Business report templates are fine, but they’re not ideal reporting tools. For one, these are static documents that don’t capture live data and, therefore, provide a dated picture of the project. Business report templates also must be manually updated, which takes time away from actually managing and executing the project. For those looking for a more effective alternative to Excel spreadsheets, there’s project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that delivers live data to help make more insightful decisions whether managing one project, a program or a portfolio of projects.

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Unlike with business report templates, there’s no manual inputting of data with our reports. They’re automatically collecting real-time data and turning complex information into helpful reports. There are status reports, portfolio reports and reports on variance, workload, timesheets and more. All reports can be created with a keystroke and shared with stakeholders and teams. They can also be filtered to drill down into projects for actionable data on particular team members or tasks. Use reports on progress, costs, time and more to better manage projects.

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Use project portfolio roadmaps to view all projects in one Gantt chart-like timeline . This allows managers to better understand resource management and how to allocate limited resources across projects to work more efficiently and effectively. They can also track time and manage tasks. The portfolio roadmap can be filtered by assignee, project manager or customer to make forecasts, view which projects are open and who’s assigned to tasks as well as highlight key metrics for stakeholders.

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