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Font choice:

  • must be appropriate for an academic paper
  • must use the same font primarily throughout the thesis (dedication page excepted)

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  • equivalent to 10 to 12 point font in Times New Roman or Arial for main text
  • at least 2mm high in tables and figures

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Please use italics sparingly, and bear in mind that they are not very effective for distinguishing headings.

 
 

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