Stellenbosch University 学位论文标题页与电子提交模板要求 - 博士哲学（医学与健康科学学院）

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Stellenbosch University dissertation title page and submission guidance for Doctorate of Philosophy students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The template-based title page must use the official SU primary logo and branding and must not appear on other manuscript pages. Students are instructed to prepare the electronic document, include compulsory front-matter elements (declaration, abstract, acknowledgements, tables/figures, contents, and references), follow typewriting and formatting requirements, convert to PDF correctly, and submit the final PDF through SUNStudent Thesis Management.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPaper Templates

FormatDOCX

Pages11

Reading Time4 min

AccessFree to download

Compulsory information

Title page template and required components

Abstract and multilingual submission requirements

Typewriting and formatting requirements

Fonts, spacing, borders, and paper size

Furnishing in electronic format

Converting to PDF and verifying PDF structure

File naming convention and master copy submission

Submission workflow in SUNStudent Thesis Management

Upload steps and approval process

by MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type your full names and surname]" Dissertation presented for the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy ( MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type programme name as per Yearbook eg Public Health]" )in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University Supervisor: MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type title (abbreviated), full names and surname of Supervisor]" Co-supervisor: MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type title (abbreviated), full names and surname of co-supervisor]" MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Enter month & year of graduation eg December 2024]" MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type title of dissertation]" by MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type your full names and surname]" Dissertation presented for the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy (Type domain name as per Yearbook)in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University Supervisor: MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type title (abbreviated), full names and surname of Supervisor]" Co-supervisor: MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type title (abbreviated), full names and surname of co-supervisor]" MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Type title of dissertation]" MACROBUTTON DoFieldClick "[Enter month & year of graduation eg December 2024]" Please note: For their final dissertation (after the examination process), students must use the official SU dissertation title page template which contains the SU primary logo and branding design. The University’s primary logo features on the title page of the final dissertation to establish the institution’s conferral of the degree and may not be placed on any other page of the manuscript. Enquiries & help: tel +27 21 808 9139 / 9046 | HYPERLINK "mailto:scholar@sun.ac.za" EmailPhysical office: Stellenbosch University Library, Room 1025 Student prepares document The student prepares the document for furnishing in electronic format. Dissertations should be created according to the instructions as set out in the HYPERLINK "https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Documents/Yearbooks/Current/2024_%28Eng%29_Part_1_General_Rules.pdf" Yearbook 2024 - Part 1, General information and rules: Section 5.7. 1. Compulsory information All dissertations published by Stellenbosch University should contain the following compulsory information: Title page template Declaration Abstract: In the language of the thesis or dissertation (max. 500 words)Abstract translated into two other languages of SU (max. 500 words) Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Content (e.g. Chapter 1, Chapter 2, etc.) Reference List (See HYPERLINK "https://libguides.sun.ac.za/c.php?g=742962&p=5316064" \t "_blank" Referencing techniques) Addenda (e.g. Addendum A, Addendum B, etc. 2. Requirements for typewriting Font type: Cambria or Calibri (effective 2024) Font size: 10, 11 or 12 font size Line spacing: 1.5, Double, or Single Borders: Blank border of not less than 2 cm in width around the entire typewritten portion Paper size: A4 3. Furnishing in electronic format To convert files to PDF format when using MS Word v.2016 and later, choose option: File >> Save as Adobe PDF (*.pdf) Save the document by using the following file naming convention:surname_studentnumber_2025.pdf - eg January_12345678_2021.pdf The master copy of the dissertation for the HYPERLINK "https://scholar.sun.ac.za/" \t "_blank" SUNScholar Research Repository must be submitted electronically in PDF format IMPORTANT It at all times remains the responsibility of the student to verify the contents of the converted PDF document in order to ensure that no structure or content of the original source document was lost or manipulated during the conversion process. Do not add your signature to the bottom of the declaration. Simply type your name below the declaration. The reason for this is, the whole process is recorded electronically as proof that all parties adhere to the policy. Please do not add any

FAQs

What must be included on all Stellenbosch University dissertations for the final submission?

The dissertation must contain compulsory information including a title page template, declaration, abstract, acknowledgements, table of contents, lists of figures and tables, content sections, reference list, and addenda if applicable.

What formatting and typewriting requirements must students follow?

Use Cambria or Calibri with font size 10, 11, or 12, apply 1.5x, double, or single line spacing, keep a blank border of at least 2 cm around the typewritten portion, and use A4 paper size.

How should the dissertation be converted and submitted in electronic format?

Convert to PDF using MS Word (File >> Save as Adobe PDF) and ensure the converted PDF retains the original structure and content. Submit the master copy electronically in PDF format, and upload the final dissertation in SUNStudent Thesis Management after examination and corrections are completed.

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