You need to follow instructions in this manual carefully for all aspects of thesis format. Chapter IV, pp 16-24; Chapter V, pp 25-32; and examples of various pages in Appendix A (Format of Title page*, Approval page, Table of Contents page, List of Tables page, List of Figures page, Abstract page) are especially useful.

*Note - The title page for MLML thesis is slightly different from the one in "Masters Degree Program Guidelines for Thesis or Project". The MLML thesis title page includes the phrase

"through

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories".

A copy of the MLML title page is available from Pam Roe. Additional MLML thesis deviations from the guidelines are that all Tables and Figures in Marine Science theses are typically grouped AFTER the Literature Cited Section rather than throughout the thesis (as described on pp 22 & 23 of the booklet). Additionally, MLML theses are not organized into chapters (see Guidelines Table of Contents page). Instead of chapters, list Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions as stand-alone items. If you have questions on other formatting requirements as stated in the booklet, please call me as you come to them.

Style Manuals to Follow in Writing a Thesis in Marine Science, Marine Biology Concentration:

1. Form and Style - Theses, Reports, Term Papers, 6th Ed. Campbell, W.G., S.V. Ballou, and C. Slade. Houghton, Mifflin Co., Boston, 1982 (or later editions are also OK)

2. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 2nd ed. Day, R.A., Professional Writing Series, 1983 (or later editions are also OK)

3. Style Manual for Biological Journals - Conference of Biological Editors, Committee on Form and Style. AIBS Publication.

4. How to Write Scientific and Technical Papers. Trelease, S.F. Cambridge, M.I.T. Press, 1969

NOTE: Reference in Literature Cited section should be arranged alphabetically, according to first author's last name. Journal titles should be spelled out completely or a standard abbreviation should be followed. When in doubt, spell out completely. Follow directions for authors in such journals as Biol. Bull., Ecol., Mar. Bio. (not Science, Nature or other journals with abbreviated references), or follow directions in style manuals listed above.

At the time you are beginning to write your thesis, you should also obtain 1) the most current version of the CSUS "Thesis and Projects Requirements" brochure; 2) an Application for Graduation, CSU Stanislaus form, to be submitted early in the semester you graduate, and; 3) a copy of the MLML Thesis Title Page. Numbers 1 and 2 can be obtained upon request (easiest by phone - 209-667-3129) from the Graduate School Office, or from me upon phone request (209-667-3484). Number 3 can be obtained from me by calling the - 3484 phone number above.

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