Thesis Template @ Federation Uni
Author
Tanveer Choudhury
Last Updated
5 months ago
License
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
Abstract
Thesis template for engineering Honours and Masters project
\documentclass[11pt]{report}
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% Define Packages and Formatting
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\usepackage{times} % Use Times New Roman font
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc} % Enables the use of UTF-8 character encoding, allowing the direct input of special characters and symbols from various languages.
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Selects the T1 font encoding, improving font rendering and providing better support for accented characters and special symbols.
\usepackage[english]{babel} % Sets language-specific typographical rules and hyphenation patterns for English, ensuring correct language formatting.
\usepackage[a4paper, top=2.54cm, bottom=2.54cm, left=2.54cm, right=2.54cm]{geometry} % Set A4 paper size and margins % Set A4 paper size
\usepackage{amsmath, amssymb} % Provides enhanced mathematical typesetting with additional symbols, environments, and tools from the AMS (American Mathematical Society).
\usepackage{graphicx} % Allows the inclusion and manipulation of images (graphics) in the document.
\usepackage{hyperref} % Creates hyperlinks and bookmarks in the PDF output, making cross-references, URLs, and citations clickable for easier navigation.
\usepackage{endnotes} % Manages the bibliography, allowing the insertion and formatting of endnotes or footnotes for citations and references.
\usepackage{biblatex} %Imports biblatex package
\usepackage{csquotes} % Provides advanced facilities for inline and display quotations
\usepackage{titlesec} % Add titlesec package
\usepackage{caption} % Enhances caption formatting and customization options for figures and tables in the document.
\usepackage{array} % Provides improved and customizable table column formatting and layout options.
\usepackage{float} % Enhances control over the placement of figures and tables in the document.
\usepackage{xcolor} % Enables the use of colored text and background in the document, enhancing visual presentation and highlighting.
\usepackage{tocloft} % Add tocloft package
\usepackage{nomencl} % Provides functionality for creating a nomenclature or list of symbols.
\makenomenclature % Enable the creation of a nomenclature or list of symbols.
% Customize ToC formatting
\renewcommand{\cftchapdotsep}{\cftdotsep} % Dotted lines for chapters
\renewcommand{\cftchapleader}{\cftdotfill{\cftsecdotsep}} % Dotted lines for chapters
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% Thesis
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\begin{document}
\input{Source_Folders/Title_Page}
\clearpage % Separate page for Abstract
\input{Source_Folders/Abstract}
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Abstract} % Add Abstract to ToC
\clearpage % Separate page for Acknowledgement
\input{Source_Folders/Acknowledgement}
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Acknowledgement} % Add Acknowledgement to ToC
\clearpage % Separate page for Declaration of Originality
\input{Source_Folders/Declaration of Originality}
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Declaration of Originality} % Add Declaration of Originality to ToC
\clearpage % Separate page for ToC
\tableofcontents
\clearpage % Separate page for List of Figures
\listoffigures
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{List of Figures} % Add List of Figures to ToC
\clearpage % Separate page for List of Tables
\listoftables
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{List of Tables} % Add List of Tables to ToC
\clearpage
\printnomenclature
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Nomenclature} % Add Nomenclature to ToC
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% Start your Chapters
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\chapter{Introduction}
% Your introduction here
\chapter{Literature Review}
% Literature review content here
\chapter{Methodology}
% Methodology content here
\chapter{Results}
% Results and analysis here
\chapter{Conclusion}
% Your conclusion here
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% Finalising the Thesis
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% Bibliography
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Bibliography} % Add Bibliography to ToC
\begin{thebibliography}{99}
\printbibliography
\end{thebibliography}
% Appendices
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Appendix A} % Add Appendix A to ToC
\chapter*{Appendix A}
\section*{Details}
% Insert your Appedix A here
\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Appendix B} % Add Appendix B to ToC
\chapter*{Appendix B}
\section*{Details}
% Insert your Appedix B here
\end{document}