ALTERNATIVE THESIS MANUAL 2022

ALTERNATIVE THESIS MANUAL


Components

The preparation of dissertation, thesis and independent study are part of graduate studies. Students are required to prepare a dissertation, thesis, and independent research with three main components:
       1. The Preliminaries or Front Matters
       2. The Body of the Text
       3. Appendices
In all 3 parts, students must correctly arrange the format according to the University’s requirements in this graduate thesis manual.

The Preliminaries

The first page has the title in Thai and English, The student name, Name of degree, program, University name and Year of submission.
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Specify details according to the format specified by the university.
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This page is for all the examination committee to sign the certification. As evidence that it has been reviewed and approved to be part of the course of study (the list of examination committees is preceded by academic titles and educational qualifications, indicating the highest qualifications).
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Acknowledgments must use written language, not spoken language. It is the part where the author expresses gratitude to the person or an agency that provides support, assistance or cooperation When referring to a person, the name-surname must be written with a prefix and, if there is an academic title or rank. Must not use abbreviations It should be no more than one page in length.  
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Abstract is the text that summarizes the entire content. There are three main themes: the purpose and scope of the research. Research Methodology (Including population characteristics or population sampling and tools used)
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A table of contents is a list of items that help interested parties find chapters. Or an important topic in each chapter (Use the first important topics such as 1.1, 2.1) including tables, figure, abbreviations and symbols (if any), more easily and quickly. Sort by page number from acknowledgments page to curriculum vitae 1. List of Table This list shows the numerically arranged labels of the tables used in the and their pages, both in the content. 2. List of Figure This list shows the numerically arranged labels of the figures (e.g., photographs, graphs, diagrams, plans and images) used in the thesis and their pages, both in the content. 3. Abbreviations and Symbols (If any) This page shows all of the abbreviations and/or symbols, together with their full terms or meanings, used in the thesis.
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The Body of the Text

The number of chapters shall be at the discretion of the advisor.

Components of the Alternative Thesis 1. The preliminaries (Components according to 2.1) 2. The body, which must consist of the following: A list of cited works can appear at the end of each chapter, replacing the references section at the end of the thesis; all lists of cited works must be consistently formatted.        1) Introduction A. Background and Importance of the Research Problem It provides the background to and significance of the problem, as well as presenting the rationale for the study, in order to explain why the problem is worth investigating. The introduction may also discuss a problematic phenomenon and its potential solution. Whichever the case, the introduction has to discuss related or applicable theories and previous studies to support the rationale. B. Research Objectives It states the objective(s) and goal(s) of the study. The objective(s) and goal(s) must be related to the background given in the introduction. In case there are two or more objectives and goals, they are to be itemized in the order of significance. C. The Importance of Research It states the significance of the study, which outlines two major types of benefits the study may offer: (1) academic significance: the new or improved body of knowledge, principles or theories; and (2) applicational significance: potential application of research outcomes to developing or improving policies or their implementation. D. Research Hypothesis It gives a set of hypotheses, or projected outcomes of the study. The hypotheses, which must be related to the objectives and literature reviewed, will be tested in the course of research. A survey study, however, may not have a hypothesis. E. Scope of Research It sets a scope of the study by delimiting such factors as the sample population, data-gathering sites, research duration and so forth, all of which serve as criteria with reference to which research results will be discussed. F. Preliminary Agreement It states preliminary conventions or agreements between the researcher and the reader in terms of methods, conditions or instruments of the study. In other words, it is the section in which the researcher informs the reader of how the research will be conducted and concluded, such as the reason for the reliability of the questionnaire, the respondents’ confirmation of their truthful answers or unbiased sampling of subjects. G. Research Limitations It states limitations of the study, by explaining problems or unfavorable conditions that can potentially cause drawbacks to the study, such as a too small population or insufficient data-gathering time.           H. Terminology Definition           It provides a list of definitions of technical terms as they are used in the context of that particular study, in order to ensure the reader’s accurate understanding of those terms. 2) Literature Review The literature review section presents contents, concepts, theories or any findings relevant to the study being conducted. Such relevancy should be in both content and research methodology terms. 2.2 Reviewed parts of relevant literature MUST NOT be copied or summarized and pasted chronologically. Instead, they must be paraphrased and re-expressed in the researcher’s own words and integrated with the researcher’s points to separately discuss each significant aspect of the study.    3) The already-published articles (each consistently formatted according to the university’s requirements); 4) Conclusion and Recommendations The conclusion part shall provide a concise but complete summary of the contents of the study, namely, the objectives, hypotheses, methodology and the relevant results or findings, in keeping with the theoretical framework employed. By NO means may the results of other studies, personal opinions or prejudiced remarks be included in this chapter. Reference to or citation of any supporting statements is NOT necessary.

Appendices

This is a section that includes a list of sources the author cites for writing. (The reference list must refer to the content) such as books, journal articles or other publications including audiovisual material and electronic information sources provide correct bibliographic details as specified by the university. APA 7th style guide https://postgrads.mfu.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/APA-7-EN.pdf
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It is a section that adds various details from the content such as the name of the person who provided the information. Questionnaires or interviews used to collect information, etc. to help strengthen the understanding of the content or make the content richer. If presented as a table or an image Keep it formatted like the content.
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This is a section that provides a summary of the author’s information, including first name, last name, educational background (specify bachelor’s degree or higher and graduated only), work experiences (if any), scholarship (if any), and publication (if any) by ordering the current year up first.
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General Requirements

Dividing of Sections, Topics in each Chapter and Content

The number of chapters shall be at the discretion of the advisor.

Language Style for Writing

Table/ Figure

Example Table 
1. A table shall be preceded by a number, a title, a description and a note (if necessary). If possible, the entire table shall be in one page. The table should be accurate, clear and simple, and should be placed as close to the relevant text as possible. 2. If inserted between paragraphs, the first line of the table (the line that contains its number, title and description) shall be placed two lines below the last line of the preceding paragraph. Likewise, the last line of the table shall be placed two lines above the first line of the next paragraph. (If the table has a note, the note shall be below the table.) 3. A table should be introduced in the paragraph immediately preceding it, so as to inform readers of its contents and purpose. After the table, only specific or significant points—NOT every single detail—illustrated by the table should be discussed. 4. Reference to a table shall be specific, with the table number clearly stated (e.g., ‘… as shown in Table 3.1’). Vague reference such as ‘… the table above’ or ‘… the table on page 3’ must be avoided. 5. All tables shall be numbered even though the thesis contains only two or three tables. Table numbering applies to the contents section and the appendix/appendices. 6. Table numbering in the contents section shall be solely in Arabic numerals—no letters can be used. The tables shall be numbered sequentially from the first to the last chapter. 7. Table numbering in the appendix/appendices shall be sequentially numbered, each consisting of a letter and a numeral. The letter refers to the appendix and the numeral to each of the tables presented in that appendix (e.g., ‘Table A1’ referring to the first table in Appendix A or ‘Table B3’ referring to the second table in Appendix B). Although there is only one appendix (meaning the appendix is not lettered), the table numbering system still applies, such as ‘Table A1’, ‘Table B3’, etc. (The tables in the appendix/appendices are not listed on the ‘LIST OF TABLES’). 8. A table’s number shall be typed in bold above the table and set at the left margin. If a table is not at the top of the page, the first line of the table (the line that contains its number, title and description) shall be placed two lines below the last line of the preceding paragraph 9. The title of a table shall be typed in regular font style and separated from the table’s number by two spaces. If it exceeds one line in length, it shall be divided into two lines, with the first letter of the second line aligned with that of the first line. 10. The last line of the title shall be two lines above the table. 11. Only the horizontal borders of a table shall be darkened. The vertical borders may be darkened only if a table consists of so many columns that the texts in adjacent boxes are too close together to read clearly. However, the left-most and right-most vertical borders shall NOT be darkened. 12. The top and bottom horizontal borders shall be double-lined approximately 1 millimeter apart. All of the other horizontal borders shall be single-lined. The double-lined horizontal bottom border is used only at the end of a table, even if it continues across one page. 13. The texts and numbers, whether in the table’s heading row or column or other boxes, should be appropriately and neatly positioned, with sufficient space between immediate rows and columns. The text and numbering styles should be consistent; for example, the last digits of all integers must be aligned, the number of decimals must be consistent and the dots must also be aligned. 14. The width of a table should not exceed the right margin. An oversized table should be reduced so that it fits the page, by photocopying or other means, and still maintains clarity and readability. Another option for an excessively wide table is to set its page to landscape orientation and set the top of the table at the left margin. 15. If a table continues to the next page, the table’s number and the parenthesized word ‘continued’ (e.g., Table 4.1 (continued)) shall be placed at the top of the next page. The table’s title is not to be included, but the heading row must be repeated at the top of each subsequent page. However, the continuing part of a table must contain at least two lines of text. In case the ‘note’ to a table has to be on the next page, a portion of the table (at least two lines of text) shall be moved onto the next page along with the ‘note’. 16. The ‘note’ supplies any of the following kinds of additional information about the table: (1) explanation of the entire table; (2) explanation of certain parts of the table; or (3) explanation of statistical figures. 17. The ‘note’ shall be placed immediately below the bottom border of the table and, to prevent confusion, NOT too close to the footnotes. If two or more kinds of notes need to be appended to a table, the notes shall be arranged in the order stated in 4.16 (note on the entire table, note on certain parts of the table and note on statistical figures, respectively). 18. ‘Note’ shall be typed in bold and set at the left margin, followed by two spaces and the description. 19. For a reproduced table, the word ‘Source’ in bold shall be placed at the left margin, followed by two spaces and a name-year reference (e.g., Kellerman, 2005). The full bibliographic information of the reference shall be included in the references section. 20. A note on certain parts of the table shall be presented in a footnote-like fashion, that is, with a superscript number or letter appended to each relevant part in the table and placed before its explanatory text. Each explanatory text shall begin on a new line set at the left margin. If the explanatory text exceeds one line, its next line shall also be set at the left margin. 21. A letter—not a number—should be used for a note on a number, as a superscript number can be easily mistaken for a mathematical power. 22. The note numbers or letters for parts of a table shall be table-specific. The number or letter sequence shall start with each new table. The numbers or letters shall be horizontally arranged, beginning with the top left box. 23. Notes on statistical figures shall be last, starting with most significant values and usually preceded with asterisks (*). However, if such significant values are already explained in the data analysis part, they need not be explained again under a table. 24. A table showing comparative statistical values shall also present reliability values and degrees of freedom, which are to be parenthesized and placed next to the relevant figures.

Example Table 

 

1. Figure include pictures, photographs, diagrams, maps, graphs chemicle structure and the like.
2. An illustrative figure must be clear, precise and relevant to the information that it illustrates.
3. A figure should be of a proper size—neither too big nor too small.
4. Use of figures is based on the same presentation, introduction and numbering principles as use of tables. A figure should be introduced in the paragraph immediately preceding it, so as to inform readers of its contents and purpose. After the figure, only specific or significant points—NOT every single detail—illustrated by the figure should be discussed. Reference to a figure shall be specific, with the figure number clearly stated (e.g., ‘… as shown in Figure 3.2’). Vague reference such as ‘… the figure above’ or ‘… the figure on page 3’ must be avoided.
5. All figures shall be numbered even though the thesis contains only two or three figures. Figure numbering applies to the contents section and the appendix/appendices. Figure numbering in the contents section shall be solely in Arabic numerals—no letters can be used. The figures shall be numbered sequentially from the first to the last chapter. Figure numbering in the appendix/appendices shall be sequentially numbered, each consisting of a letter and a numeral. The letter refers to the appendix and the numeral to each of the figures presented in that appendix (e.g., ‘Figure A1’ referring to the first figure in Appendix A or ‘Figure B3’ referring to the second figure in Appendix B). Although there is only one appendix (meaning the appendix is not lettered), the figure numbering system still applies, such as ‘Figure A1’, ‘Figure A3’, etc. (The figures in the appendix/appendices are not listed on the ‘LIST OF FIGURES’).
6. The word ‘Figure’ and its number—separated by one space—shall be centered and typed in bold, font size 12, under the figure, followed by two spaces and its title (in regular font style). If the title exceeds one line in length, it shall be divided into two lines, with the first letter of the second line aligned with that of the first line.
7. If a figure continues to the next page, the figure’s number and the parenthesized word ‘continued’ (e.g., Figure 4.1(continued)) shall be placed at the top of the next page.
8. For a reproduced figure, the word ‘Source’ in bold shall be placed at the left margin, followed by two spaces and a name-year reference e.g., Kellerman (2005). The full bibliographic information of the reference shall be included in the references section.

 

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