Synopsis & Thesis Manual First Edition

Abstract

For carrymg out successful research, an entrepreneurial spirit is required to spawn new and innovative ideas. This spirit for the pursuit of truth and the extension of boundaries of knowledge means nothing if not documented properly. Since thesis/dissertation constitute a permanent and tangible proof of the research work carried out by graduate students, it should be written in a scholarly and presentable manner-which can be acceptable internationally. Although the requirements for presentation of research results vary according to different fields of specialization, certain features of organization, arrangement, format and presentation are common to most of such written work. The present guidelines have been prepared to present a standard format for writing the synopsis and thesis to be presented at the National University of Sciences & Technology, Rawalpindi. This will ensure uniformity in the format of the synopsis/thesis and will help the students towards a standard style of presentation of their