What are the rules about formatting a research dissertation ?
The dissertation must be printed on A4 white bond paper. Dot matrix printers should not be used. Paper up to A3 may be used for maps, plans, diagrams and illustrative material. The first pages in the dissertation should be single sided and consist of: Title Page The title, and if appropriate sub-title and volume number, should be at the top of the page, within the margins. The full name of the author should be in the centre of the page. At the bottom centre should be the words “A dissertation submitted to the University of Bristol in accordance with the requirements of the degree of … in the Faculty of … “, with the name of the department and month and year of submission. The word count (text only) should be typed at the bottom right hand side of the page. Abstract A summary of the dissertation in no more than 300 words. Dedication and Acknowledgements Authors’ Declaration A signed declaration is required, stating how far the work contained in the dissertation is the candidate’s own wo
