MS Thesis Module
Government College Women University Sialkot
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
SYNOPSIS WRITING ................................................................................................................................. 3
Components of a Synopsis .................................................................................................................. 3
Guidelines for MS Synopsis Writing ........................................................................................................ 5
MS SYNOPSIS PATTERN ....................................................................................................................... 5
Guidelines for MS Thesis Writing ............................................................................................................ 7
MS THESIS PATTERN ........................................................................................................................... 7
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SYNOPSIS WRITING
Components of a Synopsis
The following components should be provided in a synopsis of MS research project. The
details may, however, vary according to the field of study.
1. Title Page
A title page of the synopsis should include title of the research project, name of
the student, Registration number, name of the supervisor(s), Name of
Department, Name of Institute and Logo, date (month and year) of submission.
2. Topic
The topic for research should be selected carefully. It should be specific and
worded to show the nature of work involved as far as possible.
3. Introduction
It should provide a brief description to introduce the area of the proposed
research work.
4. Rationale & Relevance of the study
It is important to provide justification for undertaking the proposed research,
perhaps in the light of previous work done. It should be possible in most cases
to anticipate the specific and general benefits likely to be achieved as a result of
completion of the proposed research.
5. Review of Literature
A review of the relevant literature showing the work done previously in the area
of proposed research is essential to plan further research effectively. The
information given in the review should be supported by references.
6. Objectives
Broad objectives as visualized to be achieved should be clearly outlined and
these should be itemized. These objectives will indicate the major aspects of
the study to be undertaken.
7. Research Methodology
The research methodology which the researcher is going to adopt in his/her
research should be clearly stated and explained. Sampling design, population of
the sample, sampling techniques and other research types and techniques which
will be the part of the research should be indicated.
8. Research Questions
Research questions which the study is going to answer should be mentioned.
Avoid too narrow as well as too broad and generalized questions.
9. Place of Work and Facilities Available
In order to complete the proposed research some specialized facilities may be
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required. For example the relevant literature may be available in a foreign
country. Therefore it is important to identify the place where the research work
will be undertaken and whether the resources and facilities required for doing
the research are available.
10. Plan of Work (Division of Study)
A plan of work describing the various aspects of the study in a logical sequence
along with the methodologies to be employed, are the most important aspects
of any research plan. Sufficient details to demonstrate that the researcher has a
fairly good idea about the nature of work likely to be involved should be
provided. In Social Sciences what kind of resource materials will be used;
whether the required information will be obtained from primary or secondary
sources should be defined clearly. A time schedule for the various aspects of
the proposed research may be provided wherever possible.
11. References and Bibliography
Synopsis should contain at the end a list of references, and a bibliography if
required. These should be written on a standard pattern.
12. Length of a Synopsis
It will be difficult to define an overall length for a synopsis for MS research in
such varied fields of study. Whereas it should be concise as far as possible and avoid
repetitions, it should also provide sufficient details on the various aspects
mentioned above to show that the research involved has been well understood and
planned, and it is of an acceptable academic merit. The total length of a synopsis
may run from 1,500 to a few thousand words.
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Guidelines for MS Synopsis Writing
MS SYNOPSIS PATTERN
All Synopses presented in typescript for the degree of MS should comply with the
following specifications unless permission to do otherwise is obtained from the relevant
authority / body.
Size Of Paper
A4 size will be used; no restriction is placed on drawings and maps.
Paper Specification
Good quality paper (minimum 80 g) should be used.
Method Of Production
The text must be typewritten in acceptable type face and the original typescript
(or copy of equal quality) must normally be submitted as the first copy. The
second and subsequent copies may be produced by means of other acceptable
copying methods.
Layout of Script
Typescript should appear on one side only, lines should be one-and-a-half (Line
Spacing 1.5) spaced. Footnotes, quotations, references and photographic captions
may be single spaced (Line spacing 1). Where appropriate, these should contain
lists giving the locations of figures and illustrations.
Font Size
Title Page 16-22
Headings / subheadings 16 / 14
Text 12
Footnotes 08-10
References 12
Type Style / Font Face
Times New Roman
Margins.
At least 1¼ -1½ inches (3.17-3.81cm) on the left-hand side, 3/4 - 1 inch (2 -2.54cm)
at the top and bottom of the page, and about ½ - 0.75 inches (1.27 - 1.90cm) at
the outer edge.
Page No: The best position for the page number is at top-centre or top right ½
inch (1.27 cm) below the edge. Pages containing figures and illustration should be
suitable paginated. Gutter should be 0.5 inch and in left position.
Page No will be 5 spaces after header. Pages before the introduction will be
numbered in romans e.g. i, ii, iii. Introduction and onward pages will be numbered
in numerical e.g. 1,2,3.
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Rules for Using Numbers
General Rule: Number 10 or above expressed as numerals. Nine or below are
written as words.
References
Reference style can be used according to the disciplinary and relevant
accreditation body’s requirements. However, HODs are responsible to inform the
students about accepted referencing style).
Plagiarism Report
Attach the plagiarism report duly signed by the focal person of the department.
Binding
All synopses should be presented in tape binding and title page should be covered
with a transparent sheet.
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Guidelines for MS Thesis Writing
MS THESIS PATTERN
All theses presented in typescript for the degree of MS should comply with the
following specifications unless permission to do otherwise is obtained from the relevant
authority / body.
Size Of Paper
A4 size will be used; no restriction is placed on drawings and maps.
Paper Specification of thesis copies
Six copies on good quality paper (minimum 80 g) are to be submitted to the
department.
Method Of Production
The text must be typewritten in acceptable type face and the original typescript
(or copy of equal quality) must normally be submitted as the first copy. The
second and subsequent copies may be produced by means of other acceptable
copying methods.
Layout of Script
Typescript should appear on one side only, lines should be one-and-a-half (Line
Spacing 1.5) spaced. Footnotes, quotations, references and photographic captions
may be single spaced (Line spacing 1). Paragraph spacing should be 6pt.
Where appropriate, these should contain lists giving the locations of figures and
illustrations. A separator should be added before each chapter.
Font Size
Title Page 16-22
Headings / subheadings 16 / 14
Text 12
Footnotes 08-10
References 12
Type Style / Font Face
Times New Roman
Margins.
At least 1¼ -1½ inches (3.17-3.81cm) on the left-hand side, 3/4 - 1 inch (2 -2.54cm)
at the top and bottom of the page, and about ½ - 0.75 inches (1.27 - 1.90cm) at
the outer edge.
Page No: The best position for the page number is at top-centre or top right ½
inch (1.27 cm) below the edge. Pages containing figures and illustration should be
suitable paginated. Gutter should be 0.5 inch and in left position.
Page No will be given 5 spaces after header. Pages before the introduction will be
numbered in romans e.g. i, ii, iii. Introduction and onward pages will be numbered
in numerical e.g. 1,2,3.
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Rules for Using Numbers
General Rule: Number 10 or above expressed as numerals. Nine or below are
written as words.
References
Reference style can be used according to the disciplinary and relevant
accreditation body’s requirements. However, HODs are responsible to inform the
students about accepted referencing style.
Plagiarism Report
Attach the plagiarism report duly signed by the candidate, supervisor, focal person
of the department and the Director Research.
Following is the Preferable Layout of the Thesis
Title
o Face (Hard Binding page) of the thesis Annexure-1
o Spine Annexure-2
o Title Page Annexure-3
o Certificate of Final Approval Annexure-4
o Dedication
o Acknowledgements
Contents Annexure-5
List of Tables Annexure-6
List of Figures Annexure-7
List of Acronyms (Alphabetically arranged)
Abstract Annexure-8
Introduction (including Literature Review & Research Methodology)
Chapter 1: Title of the chapter Annexure-9
Chapter 2: Title of the chapter
Chapter 3: Title of the chapter
Chapter 4: Title of the chapter
Discussion (including , Analysis, Recommendation/s, Suggestion/s where
applicable)
Conclusion/s
References / Bibliography / Literature Cited Annexure-10
Appendices (where applicable)
Any other information specific to the respective discipline
References
Reference style can be used according to the disciplinary and relevant
accreditation body’s requirements. However, HODs are responsible to inform the
students about accepted referencing style).
Plagiarism Report
Attach the plagiarism report duly signed by the candidate, supervisor, focal
person of the department and the Director Research.
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Length of Thesis
The word count of MS thesis may vary between 20,000 – 35,000 words.
Binding
All final theses and published work presented for higher degrees must be bound in
a permanent form or in a temporary (hard binding will be provided after defense
of the thesis) form approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board; where
printed pamphlets or off-prints are submitted in support of a thesis, they must be
bound in with the thesis, or bound in such manner as Binderies may advise. Do
not use colored pages or card papers.
Front cover should give title of the thesis, name of the candidate and the name of
the Institute/ Department/ Centre/ College through which submitted, in the same
order from top to bottom.
The lettering may be in boldface and properly spaced. Sizes should be:
Title 24 pt.,
Name of the candidate 18 pt.
Name of the department/ institute/ centre/ college 18 pt.
Golden printing of the title page (hard binding face) should be adopted. The color of
binding should be black.
Spine of the thesis should show "MS Thesis" on top across the width of spine, name of
the candidate in the middle along the length of spine, and the year of submission across
the width at the bottom. Lettering on spine should be in 18 pt. and in boldface.
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Annexure-1. (FACE)
TITLE
(Font Size 16-22, Bold, All Capital)
Submitted By
Student Name (Font Size 14)
Supervised By
Supervisor Name (Font Size 14)
DEPARTMENT OF ________________________
GOVT. COLLEGE WOMEN UNIVERSITY, SIALKOT
PAKISTAN
2017
(Font Size 16)
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Annexure-2 (SPINE)
(Font Size 14, Bold)
MS/
DISSERTATION
NAME
Year
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Annexure-3. (TITLE PAGE)
TITLE
(FONT SIZE 16, BOLD, ALL CAPITAL, CENTRE, ALIGNED)
A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO GOVERNMENT COLLEGE WOMEN
UNIVERSITY SIALKOT
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE OF BS/MS/DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ________________________
(Font Size 12 Bold)
STUDENT NAME (Font Size 14 Bold, Centre Aligned)
Roll No./Registration No. (Font Size 14 Bold, Centre Aligned)
DEPARTMENT OF ___________________________
GOVT. COLLEGE WOMEN UNIVERSITY, SIALKOT
PAKISTAN
2017
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(Font Size 14 Bold, Centre Aligned)
Annexure-4. (Certificate)
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE WOMEN UNIVERSITY SIALKOT
DEPARTMENT OF _____________________
Dated: 07-03-2017
FINAL APPROVAL
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This is to certify that we have evaluated the thesis/ research report submitted by
Ms._________________ on “Title of the research study” and it is our judgment that this is
sufficient standard to warrant its acceptance by Government College Women University,
Sialkot for the degree of “Program Name”.
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Signature________________________ Signature________________________
Name:__________________________ Name___________________________
Supervisor Internal Examiner
Signature_______________________ Signature_______________________
Name__________________________ Name__________________________
External Examiner Chairperson
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DEDICATION
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Annexure-5. (CONTENTS)
CONTENTS (14, Bold, ALL CAPS)
List of tables vii
List of figures viii
List of abbreviations (Alphabetically arranged) ix
Abstract x
INTRODUCTION (including Literature Review & Research Methodology) 01-23
CHAPTER-I: TITLE OF THE CHAPTER 24-47
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CHAPTER-II: TITLE OF THE CHAPTER 48-68
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CHAPTER-III: TITLE OF THE CHAPTER 69-103
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CHAPTER-IV: TITLE OF THE CHAPTER 104-112
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CONCLUSION 113-115
BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES 116-127
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Annexure-6. (LIST OF TABLES)
LIST OF TABLES (14, Bold, ALL CAPS)
Table 1.1: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………..28
Table 1.2: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………..32
Table 1.3: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………..34
Table 2.1: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………..54
Table 2.2: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………..62
Table 3.1: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………..90
Table 4.1: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………112
Table 4.2: Caption of table …………………………………………………………………116
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Annexure-7. (LIST OF FIGURES)
LIST OF FIGURES (14, Bold, ALL CAPS)
Figure 1.1: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………..28
Figure 2.1: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………..32
Figure 2.2: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………..52
Figure 3.1: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………..69
Figure 4.1: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………..82
Figure 4.2: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………100
Figure 4.3: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………115
Figure 4.4: Caption of figure…………………………………………..……………………116
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ACRONYMS
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GCWUS Government College Women University Sialkot
LoC Line of Control
HOD Head of Department
IT Information Technology
PA Personal Assistant
BOP Bank of Punjab
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Annexure-8.(ABSTRACT)
ABSTRACT
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The abstract is an important component of the thesis. Presented at the beginning of the thesis,
it is likely the first substantive description of the research work read by an external examiner.
The abstract is a summary of the whole thesis. It presents all the major elements of the work
in a highly condensed form.
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Annexure-9.(CHAPTER-I)
CHAPTER-I
TITLE OF THE CHAPTER
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Note: Same Pattern should be adopted for Introduction, All Chapters and Conclusion.
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Annexure-10.(BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES)
BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES
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