The document provides an overview of the typical structure of a thesis, including sections like the abstract, table of contents, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. It lists some tips for formatting a thesis in Microsoft Word, such as clearing formatting, checking heading numbers and numbering continuity, and using accurate numbers to create automatic tables of contents. It recommends using YouTube to learn how to change page numbers and layouts, add automatic tables of contents, and insert and format lists of figures and tables.

1. Thesis Formatting

2. Overview of Thesis Structure
• Abstract
• Table of contents,
• list of figures
• List of tables
• The core chapters
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Literature review
• Chapter 3: Methodology
• Chapter 4: Results
• Chapter 5: Discussion
• Chapter 6: Conclusion
• Reference list
• Appendix
In Template file
Page numbers may
start from (i, ii, iii,
1,2,3,4…..x)
In two different styles

3. Few Tips
• clear formatting first
MS word>>>Home

4. Few Tips
• Always check numbers of
headings and subheadings
• Use these options to add
numbers and have closer
look for continuity for
numbering.
• Accurate use of numbers
helps in making of
automatic tables of
contents.

5. Accept that YouTube is your Best Friend
•how to change page numbers,
•how to Add automatic contents lists
•how to Change page layout for
particular figure e.g Portrait to
landscape)
If you are confused, Go to YouTube Immediately
and write your questions

6. Page Numbers
• 1. Ms word>>Insert>>>>Page Number
• Page Number Format>>>Choose style
• Then Choose footer style
• 2. Layout>>>Add page break
• 3.Then go to insert for new page
Number style
You can Add Page number ( i, ii, iii, 1, 2 , 3,
4,…x)
in same document.
Using section break shown in screen shots

7. Automatic list of Contents
• Home>>>Choose heading styles
as Heading 1 or 2 (1 for chapter name
& 2 for subheadings)
Then Go to references>>>>
Table of contents on left corner>>choose table
style
• For more details
follow>>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=Y8WAmWazmAQ

8. Automatic list of Contents
Go to references>>>>
Table of contents on left corner>>choose
table style
Must Add accurate numbering for each headings
(shown below)

9. List of Figures and Tables
• Add Captions First
• Go to references Tab
• Choose Insert tables and format
• Follow the link below for details
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6NP31Q1w3M

10. Update Tables
DONOT Forget to
update list of
contents and figures

11. Thank You