This is the order of components for a thesis or dissertation:

1.  Title page

2.  Abstract

3.  Preface

4. Table of contents

5. List of tables

6. List of figures

7. List of illustrations

8. Lists of symbols, abbreviations or other

9. Glossary

10. Acknowledgements

11. Dedication

12. Introduction

13. Research chapters

14. Conclusion

15. Bibliography

16. Appendices