It is strongly recommended that you look at examples of previous theses/dissertations not only from The UWI but from counterpart researchers all over the world.
Examination of these works will give you an idea the most recent research done in your area, provide insights into the typical structure of the document, how to approach a literature review, and reveal the various methodologies used in relevant subject research.
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has specific guidelines for the writing of theses, dissertations, research papers/projects and casebooks. This Guide provides detailed instructions related to formatting your thesis and is used by the Librarians to scrutinize your thesis/report.
The University of the West Indies, since 2008 has allowed submission of a Manuscript-Based thesis for MPhil, PhD and DBA programmes. Please note that Manuscript-Based thesis is NOT mandatory. It is only an alternative option and students can continue to choose writing a full thesis in the traditional format for submission to examination. The Guidelines for Manuscript-Based Theses (October 2021) provides detailed instructions related to formatting Manuscript-Based theses and is used by the Librarians to scrutinize your thesis.
Want to Learn More?
Students can visit the Graduate Studies and Research webpage for additional information or email pgresearch@sta.uwi.edu
This template is recommended, but not mandatory, for UWI STA postgraduates, e.g. MSc, MPhil and PhD candidates, using The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) (CMOS) author-date system, and submitting theses in a traditional format, with either numbered headings or unnumbered headings.
The templates are compatible with versions of Microsoft Word 2010 and onwards.
If using numbered headings use:
If using unnumbered headings use:
Supporting Documents
Thesis Checking
The Librarians of the Campus Libraries are available for advice on the technical requirements of the thesis (layout, arrangement of works etc.). The candidate must ensure that the work complies with the Thesis Guide and the recommended style manual. For additional information and guidance throughout the process, please contact your Faculty Liaison Librarian.
Thesis Binding
After the award of the degree has been approved by The University, the Library's Bindery can bind a personal copy of your thesis at a cost.
This collection contains 3,866 abstracts of postgraduate theses held in the West Indiana Collection at the Alma Jordan Library.
Browse / search full-text theses and dissertations from the UWI. Note: This collection currently represents a small percentage of the theses and dissertations that have been submitted to the UWI.
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