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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology thesis format

The page layout, front matter and chapter structure commonly required for theses, dissertations and project work at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

These are common guidelines, not an official KNUST document. Requirements differ between schools and departments and change over time, so always confirm with your department's handbook or your supervisor. ThesisCraft GH is independent and not affiliated with KNUST.

Page layout at a glance

Paper
A4
Font
Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line spacing
1.5 lines
Margins
Left 40 mm (1.6 in), top 25 mm, right 25 mm, bottom 25 mm
Page numbers
Bottom right. Roman for preliminaries; Arabic from Chapter 1.
Headings
Chapter titles bold, centred, 14pt
Referencing
APA 7th. Some departments use Harvard — confirm.
Binding
Hardbound with institutional colour cover

Front matter, in order

  1. Title page
  2. Declaration
  3. Abstract
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Table of contents
  6. Lists of tables & figures

Chapter structure

The usual five-chapter layout. Sections marked optional depend on your study and department.

Chapter 1: Introduction

  1. 1.1Background to the Study
  2. 1.2Statement of the Problem
  3. 1.3Research Objectives
  4. 1.4Research Questions
  5. 1.5Research Hypothesesoptional
  6. 1.6Justification of the Study
  7. 1.7Scope of the Study
  8. 1.8Limitations
  9. 1.9Definition of Termsoptional
  10. 1.10Organisation of the Study

Chapter 2: Literature Review

  1. 2.1Introduction
  2. 2.2Conceptual Review
  3. 2.3Theoretical Review
  4. 2.4Empirical Review
  5. 2.5Conceptual Framework
  6. 2.6Chapter Summary

Chapter 3: Methodology

  1. 3.1Introduction
  2. 3.2Research Design
  3. 3.3Study Area
  4. 3.4Population
  5. 3.5Sample & Sampling Procedure
  6. 3.6Data Collection Instruments
  7. 3.7Validity & Reliabilityoptional
  8. 3.8Data Collection Procedure
  9. 3.9Data Processing & Analysis
  10. 3.10Ethical Considerations

Chapter 4: Results & Analysis

  1. 4.1Introduction
  2. 4.2Demographic Characteristics
  3. 4.3Presentation of Results
  4. 4.4Discussion of Findings
  5. 4.5Chapter Summaryoptional

Chapter 5: Conclusions & Recommendations

  1. 5.1Summary of the Study
  2. 5.2Summary of Key Findings
  3. 5.3Conclusions
  4. 5.4Recommendations
  5. 5.5Suggestions for Further Researchoptional

Common questions

What font does KNUST use for theses?

Times New Roman at 12 pt for the body text is the common requirement.

What are the margins for a KNUST thesis?

Left 40 mm (1.6 in), top 25 mm, right 25 mm, bottom 25 mm. The wider left margin leaves room for binding.

Which referencing style does KNUST use?

APA 7th, with some departments use harvard — confirm. Some departments use another style, so check your handbook.

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