Doctor of Philosophy Master Sections Content of Text Typing Specifications

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3.11 LIST OF STATUTES

The heading, LIST OF STATUTES, should be on a new page, centred, and 30 mm from the top of the page. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and Malaysian statutes should be listed separately from those of other countries. See APPENDIX M

3.12 THE BODY OF THE TEXT

3.12.1 Doctor of Philosophy

The thesis should not exceed 100,000 words or 400 pages.

3.12.2 Master

The full thesis should not exceed 60,000 words or 250 pages. Meanwhile, a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements should not exceed 30,000 words or 130 pages. The total number of words does not include footnotes, quotations, appendices, formulae, tables, diagrams and illustrations.

3.12.3 Sections

A thesis need not be divided into sections. If circumstances require it, each section must begin on a new page. The heading CHAPTER must be typed centred, 50 mm from the top of the page. A subheading or the first line of the text begins 2 spaces below the heading, following margin specifications. See APPENDIX N The UKM Thesis Style Guide • 17

3.12.4 Content of Text

The text may begin with the heading, CHAPTER I. This chapter consists of the introduction, the statement of the problem andor the research questions, objectives of the study, scope and significance of the study. CHAPTER II, which is LITERATURE REVIEW, is a critical review of works related to the research problem andor research questions. Normally, CHAPTER III is METHODOLOGY, which describes the method used in carrying out the study, including materials, instruments, sampling and other matters related to the field of study. It is also necessary to include the method of data analysis. The following chapters must be developed within the framework of the study. They include presentation of the findings, analysis and discussion of the data, contribution to the field, summary and implications of the study. See APPENDIX O

3.12.5 Typing Specifications

The heading CHAPTER I should be typed 50 mm from the top of the page, and centred. The title of the chapter begins 2 spaces below the heading CHAPTER I, and is centred. A subheading or the first line of the text begins two spaces below the chapter title, and follows margin specifications. For subtopics, the numbering allowed is up to two decimal points third level. The following subtopics should be numbered by using a, b, c... fourth level, i, ii, 18 • The UKM Thesis Style Guide iii,... fifth level. Numbering for subtopics are only allowed until the fifth level. Subtopics until the third level are only allowed to appear in the table of contents.

3.12.6 Tables and Illustrations