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Thesis and synopsis templates

Word files with every heading ready. Free.

Thesis template

Every heading of a complete MPhil, MS or PhD thesis, with a short tip under each one.

  • Title page, declaration, abstract, contents
  • Chapters 1 to 5 with all sub-headings
  • Ready tables: measures, hypotheses, abbreviations
  • Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing, page numbers
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Synopsis (proposal) template

For your synopsis or research proposal defence.

  • Problem, gap, objectives, questions, hypotheses
  • Methodology table to fill in
  • 12-month work plan (timeline) table
  • Short and simple, 8 to 15 pages
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Journal article template

Turn your thesis into a paper in the IMRaD format most journals use.

  • Title, authors, abstract, keywords
  • Introduction to conclusion, much shorter than a thesis
  • Declarations section journals ask for
  • Switch the reference style with the Citation Maker
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How to use the templates

  1. Download the file and open it in Microsoft Word (or Google Docs).
  2. Replace every [text in brackets] with your own words.
  3. Read the grey Tip under each heading, then delete it.
  4. When you finish, right-click the table of contents and choose Update field.
  5. Always check your own university’s format guide. Some ask for different margins or headings.