Formato De Tesis Universidad De Edimburgo

Producing a
Thesis or Long
Document in
Word

Workbook

Edition 3
December, 2010

Producing a
Thesis or Long
Document in
Word

Edition 3, December, 2010
Document Number: 3551-2010

Preface

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Preface
This guide is for anyone preparing to present a thesis or dissertation, or other
large publication. It shows how to format and present the document according toUniversity regulations and describes best practice in handling a long document.
The purpose of this guide is not to teach you how to use Word, it is to show you how
particular features of Word can be used to help you work efficiently and gain control
over the production of your document. It assumes that you can already use Word
to type text, cut and paste, save and print files. It uses instruction andexercise to
guide you through the correct use of the framework, and explains the features that
have been used.
We acknowledge contributions from a variety of sources, some of which are
available on-line or in document form at Information Services (IS) reception. We are
also pleased to acknowledge contributions from several individuals within IS and
other departments of the University.Copyright © IS 2010
Permission is granted to any individual or institution to use, copy or redistribute this
document whole or in part, so long as it is not sold for profit and provided that the
above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies.
Where any part of this document is included in another document, due
acknowledgement is required.
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Introduction................................................................................ 1

Contents

Contents
Plan your Document.................................................................. 3
Appearance and Layout ............................................................ 4
Word’s Views............................................................................. 5
The Importance of Styles .......................................................... 6
Numbered Headings.................................................................. 11
Sections ..................................................................................... 12
Headers and Footers ................................................................. 14
Footnotes and Endnotes.......................................................... 17
Using Bibliographic Software to Manage your References .. 19
Tables ......................................................................................... 22
Assemble your Document ........................................................ 24
Tables of Contents and Figures ............................................... 25
Outlines..................................................................................... 28
Backup Strategy ........................................................................ 30

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Introduction
This guide will show you how some key features of Word can help you to produce a
long document such as a thesis or dissertation.
The guide issuitable for both Macintosh and PC users of Word.
To help make things easier, we have provided a Word file called framework,
formatted to the specifications required by the University for the presentation of a
thesis or dissertation (see below). All you need to do is make a copy, rename it and
insert your own words, or paste in existing text. To help you become familiar with the
Wordfeatures mentioned in this guide, practice workfiles are also provided.
The formatting used in the framework file and the text and exercises in this guide
comply with current University regulations, but it is your responsibility to check these
– they are available on-line at:
http://www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/AcademicServices/Regulations/PGR_
AssessmentRegulations.pdf
General information can be found...