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When your master’s dissertation or doctoral thesis nears completion, the following must be borne in mind:

• Notice of intention must be submitted to [email protected] at least two months before actual submission for examination.   Download the prescribed form   CGS20 for this purpose
• Prior to notifying the university of your intended submission you must consult with your supervisor to obtain permission for submission and to decide on the final correct wording, spelling and punctuation of the title.  Ensure that your dissertation/thesis was submitted online to Turnitin (for originality checking) and download the one page digital receipt (not the full report) to be included in your examination copy.  Should you have queries contact [email protected]
• There is no closing date for submission but if submission takes place after 15 June, the successful student might only graduate in Autumn of the following year
• If submission takes place after 15 November, the successful student might only graduate in Spring of the following year
• If submission takes place after 31 January, the successful student will graduate in Spring.  I f the January deadline is not met, you will have to re-register and pay full tuition fees . Kindly note that submission at this point without prior notification (2 months), will be deemed to be late submission resulting in compulsory re-registration
• NB: due to the nature of research examination, no guarantees can be given even if the deadline is met.  Submission near to the closing dates will inevitably lead to delays in processing due to backlogs
• In order for your thesis to be distributed to the examiners you have to be a registered student
• The Policy and Procedures governing master’s and doctoral study in all its detail, should be consulted

The Master’s and Doctoral Research Examination Coordination Section will inform students of the process.  Students will be provided with a link and access for the uploading of the electronic .pdf copy of their dissertations/theses.  Students will no longer submit printed examination copies.

Results will only be released when all the formal approval processes have taken place. Please note that the examination process is a lengthy process and can take months before a student is informed of the outcome.

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Welcome to the "Formatting Your Dissertation (or Thesis)" LibGuide! This guide is designed to assist you in navigating the process of formatting your dissertation or thesis, ensuring that it meets the required standards and guidelines. Proper formatting plays a crucial role in presenting your research professionally and enhancing its readability. By following the information and resources provided in this guide, you will be equipped to create a polished and well-formatted document.  Remember to consult your college's guidelines and departmental requirements throughout the process. Paying attention to formatting details demonstrates your commitment to producing a high-quality academic document. If you have additional queries or require additional assistance, please contact the research commons or visit us on the fourth floor of the library for academic support services. Best of luck with your research and writing endeavors.

Understanding Formatting Guidelines : University Guidelines:

University Guidelines:

Every university has its specific guidelines and requirements for formatting dissertations or theses. These guidelines typically outline the overall structure, formatting styles, font size and type, margins, spacing, and other specific requirements. Make sure to familiarize yourself with your university's guidelines early on in the writing process.

Understanding Formatting Guidelines: Formatting Style

Different formatting styles (such as APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) have specific rules for citations, references, headings, and formatting of text and visual elements. Determine which style your university or department requires for your dissertation or thesis and familiarize yourself with its guidelines. This will help maintain consistency and professionalism throughout your document.

Understanding Formatting Guidelines: Departmental Requirements

In addition to university guidelines, your department may have specific formatting requirements for dissertations or theses. These requirements may include the organization of chapters, citation styles, referencing conventions, and any additional elements unique to your field of study. It's essential to consult your department's guidelines to ensure compliance.

Understanding Formatting Guidelines: Electronic Submission Guidelines

Many universities now require electronic submission of dissertations or theses. These guidelines may include instructions on file formats, file naming conventions, size limitations, and any specific requirements for digital elements such as hyperlinks, multimedia content, or embedded files. Be sure to understand and adhere to the electronic submission guidelines to ensure a smooth submission process.

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• Accounting for sustainable development in water services : a case of Lephalale Local Municipality in the Limpopo province, South Africa  Makgatho, Selina Magugudi ( 2022-09 ) Local government, in terms of its constitutional obligation is liable for service provision. But in the provision of service there is a need for accountability. This will assist municipalities to track improvement derived ...
• Achieving equity and gender equality in Uganda’s tertiary education and development  Odaga, Geoffrey ( 2019-12 ) Grounded in feminist epistemology, the study focused on the concepts of location, social position, gender and Affirmative Action to assess the social phenomenon of inequality in the distribution of public university ...
• Adoption of information and communication technology for the development of the incubated rural farming cooperatives in Limpopo province, South Africa  Seroka, Michael Phaane ( 2022-11 ) Information and communication technology (ICT) is ubiquitous and has penetrated various economies and farming included. The advent of ICT has expanded the farming sector evidenced by a whole range of value chains that can ...
• Advancing the rights of rural women with disabilities in Zimbabwe: challenges and opportunities for the twenty first century  Dziva, Cowen ( 2018-02 ) Disability studies largely ignored or neglected the experiences of rural women with disabilities (WWD) in the Global South. This qualitative study documents the challenges faced by Zimbabwean rural WWD in the enjoyment of ...
• Africa is not a country: perceptions of poverty by Christians in Germany  Dieckmann, Daniel ( 2021-06 ) This research examines the perception that Christians in Germany have of poverty in Africa and the extent to which this thinking corresponds to a holistic understanding of poverty. The study is examined in the context ...
• An afrocentric critique of the discourse of good governance and its limitations as a means of addressing development challenges in Nigeria  Adejumo-Ayibiowu, Oluwakemi Damola ( 2018-09-11 ) The current study is an African-centred critique of the idea of ‘good governance’; which since the 1990s, has been a prescription of the international development institutions for all development challenges facing developing ...
• Analysing the sustainable livelihoods of domestic female migrants in Dunoon, Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa  Tokoyo, Bertha ( 2023-01-11 ) There is proof that women continue to migrate from other countries to seek better ways of survival and to increase their sustainable livelihood. These women’s migration is linked to their provisional efforts and the ...
• Analysis of a model designed for land restitution in protected areas in South Africa  De Koning, Maria Adriana Imelda ( 2010-10 ) This thesis investigates the design of a model, methods and guidelines that may assist government agencies in South Africa to find a balance between the objective of biodiversity conservation and increased local economic ...
• An analysis of climate change resilience of vulnerable rural communities in Malawi  Mkungula, Yusuf Malsellino ( 2021-05 ) Climate change is increasingly becoming a global challenge and countries are feeling its impacts. Malawi is heavily affected by the impacts of climate change because her economy depends on agriculture which is extremely ...
• An analysis of Dubai's socio-economic development strategies and performance between 1998-2008  Thompson, Paul Anthony ( 2014-03-17 ) This study explores the socio-economic development path of the former Trucial State of Dubai, now an economic powerhouse within the Federal State of the United Arab Emirates. This thesis emanated out of the researcher’s ...
• Analysis of factors influencing provision of municipal services in the rural districts : the case study of Luwingu District Council of Zambia  Longa, Simon ( 2018-06 ) Provision of municipal services to urban residents particularly those residing in small towns across developing countries, is facing challenges. A small town or rural district of Luwingu in Zambia, is no exception. This ...
• Analysis of foreign aid effectiveness on economic development in Ethiopia  Tagese Helore Lamore ( 2022-08 ) In this study the effectiveness of foreign aid on economic development and poverty alleviation in Ethiopia during the period of 2011 to 2020 was analysed. On the one hand, government reports have indicated that the country ...
• Analysis of government agricultural food security pack programme: the case of Mpulungu District, Northern Province, Zambia  Royd, Tembo ( 2021-06 ) This study investigated the effects, capacity, and challenges of the food security pack programme in Mpulungu district, Northern Province, Zambia. The primary sources of data were farm household surveys, focus group ...
• Analysis of livelihoods and food security of poor urban households: the case of urban productive safety-net beneficiaries in Ethiopia  Tegegn Gebeyaw Wassie ( 2022-07 ) Social protection, including social assistance or safety nets, is considered a proven means of reducing poverty, promoting livelihood, improving food security and nutrition status of the poorest households. The Government ...
• An analysis of perceptions amongst farmers on the adoption of GM technology in Paarl, Western Cape - South Africa  Owusu, Festus ( 2020 ) In early 2003, a persistent drought threatened about 15 million people in the Southern African region (SADC) with starvation as farmers in this region were not able to produce enough food. A similar threat was experienced ...
• An analysis of public perception towards consuming genetically modified crops and the acceptance of modern agricultural biotechnology: a South African case study  Makaure, Cleopas ( 2019-01 ) South Africa is one of the biggest producers of genetically modified crops in the world. However, recent studies in South Africa show a low public willingness to consume genetically modified crops and accept modern ...
• An analysis of the actor-oriented approach as tool in international development cooperation  Bosman, Willem ( 2009-08-25 ) No abstract available
• An analysis of the benefits of the growth in tourism to the local communities in the Panorama region, Mpumalanga Province  Monakhisi, Ngwako Philemon ( 2009-08-25 ) In recent decades tourism has asserted its importance as the biggest employer and foreign exchange earner in both the developing and developed countries. Consequently, there has been increasing attention to tourism ...
• Analysis of the compatibility of customary land tenure with food security: a case of Binga District, Zimbabwe  Dube, Mathew Unique ( 2021-11-30 ) The study focused on the analysis of the compatibility of customary land tenure with food security in Binga District, in the northwest of Zimbabwe. The practices in customary land tenure that lead to food insecurity ...
• An analysis of the effects of parent emigration on the social security of children left behind: the case of Highfield, Harare in Zimbabwe  Masaila, Fesiline ( 2022-02 ) This study examined the perspectives of caregivers on how parental emigration impacts the social security of children left behind in Highfield, Zimbabwe. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with caregivers, as well as ...

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The following databases are useful places to start your search:

To find Australian theses:

• Trove Trove is an Australian online database aggreggator and service which includes digital images, bibliographic and full-text document such as academic theses

Click on Advanced Search and select  Research & Reports from the drop-down menu

• Refine your results to Format: Thesis (right). You can also select Access: Online (You can also select Free access to view theses without access restrictions)
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To find international theses:

There are several sources for these. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses is one major source - you can do a title or keyword search. Others are available via Google Scholar and a range of other sources, many of which are listed in the UniSA Databases by Category: Theses list.

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You may discover a thesis you want to read via a recommendation from your supervisor, a citation in an article or book, or from searching.

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Thesis submission and examination

Preparing your thesis for submission requires you to make sure you have met the requirements for presentation, and had your final draft edited. You are also required to include an iThenticate report in your online submission to ensure academic integrity.

A research student should expect the examination process to take between 2-3 months from the dispatch of thesis to examiners to Research Examinations receiving the examiner reports. The period under examination can be a particularly anxious time for students and we take care to manage the process as efficiently as possible to minimise long waiting periods. Research Examinations also has well-established procedures to deal with overdue examiner reports.  The thesis submission process is managed online via the Thesis Management tile in your Research Student Portal. When you submit your thesis for examination it must be approved by your Principal Supervisor and Dean of Research (or delegate) before the examination process may commence (nominated examiners also need to be approved). Following Dean of Research (or delegate) approval of your thesis submission for examination, your candidature consumption will be stopped and any active scholarships will be ended. For more information on consumption and fees please refer to Fees and Enrolment . To enquire about the examination process, please email: [email protected]  

Refer to the examination checklist

The examination checklist provides comprehensive details of the areas of responsibility and processes for preparing to submit. It should be read in conjunction with Procedure AB-58 P6 Research Degrees Thesis Preparation and Examination .

Examination checklist for supervisors and students (PDF 163kb)

Update Your Intended Submission Date

You will receive an email once you reach 75% of your candidature and are considered in the completing stage of your degree. When you are 1-3 months from lodging your thesis for examination you are expected to discuss your proposed submission date with your supervisory team.

You are then able to update your intent to submit page in your research student portal (this will be an approximate date allowing flexibility of about 2 weeks either side of the date that is indicated).

Your Principal Supervisor will be notified via email once you have provided an intended submission date.

Providing an intended submission date is not a mandatory requirement, however it is recommended as a reminder for you and your supervisors to begin discussion around the examination process and timelines.

Intent to Submit User Guide (PDF 696kb)

Theses containing published research

Ahead of submitting your thesis you need to discuss with your supervisors whether your thesis meets the requirements for a thesis containing published research, as per Section G in Guideline AB-58 AD7 Presentation of the Research Degree Thesis or Exegesis (consolidated) .

If your thesis meets the criteria for a thesis containing published research, you need to have a Statement of Authorship form for each paper. The form must be signed by each co-author so it's important to make sure you allow enough time to do this.

Completed forms must be inserted as an Appendix to your thesis.

Submit Your Thesis for Examination

• Refer to Procedure AB-58 P6 Research Degrees Thesis Preparation and Examination for information on the submission and examination of the thesis.
• Guideline AB-58 AD7: Presentation of the Research Degree Thesis, or Exegesis (Consolidated) provides information on how to present your work for examination. If your work includes published research, a statement of authorship will be required for each publication. 

If you are doing a Professional Doctorate by Research, refer also to the Guidelines for examiners of the professional doctorate by research (Word 48kb) - criteria and examination procedures.

To submit your thesis for examination you need to follow this process in conjunction with your Principal Supervisor.

Thesis Submission for Examination User Guide (PDF 862kb)

Before Submission - Student Responsibilities

• Update your intent to submit date via the Thesis Management tile in myResearch, accessed from your Student Portal. This date can be updated as necessary until the time you submit your thesis for examination.
• Discuss whether you will be undertaking a defence of your thesis (note PhD students commencing from 2016 are required to undertake an oral defence of the thesis as a part of their examination).
• All students, both domestic and international, in receipt of a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship: Ensure that the appropriate acknowledgement is included in the thesis where Australian Government support has been provided. The acknowledgement must include the mention of your support through an "Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship". See Research Training Program for more details. If you are unsure whether you are in receipt of an RTP scholarship please refer to your student research portal or contact [email protected]

Thesis Submission

• Your thesis must be submitted digitally via the Thesis Management tile in myResearch, accessed from your Student Portal. Please ensure that you have discussed your thesis submission with your supervisor before commencing the online submission process.
• You are required to include an iThenticate report with your submission to ensure academic integrity. Information regarding academic integrity and the use of iThenticate can be found on the Academic Integrity page.
• Your supervisor will be notified once your thesis has been submitted online. This is an overnight process. Your supervisor will therefore be able to access your thesis the day after you submit it online.
• The thesis submission will need to be approved by your Principal Supervisor and Dean of Research (or delegate) before Research Examinations can commence the examination process. You may view the dates that your Supervisor and Dean of Research (or delegate) approve your thesis submission via the Thesis Tracking page in your Student Portal.
• Once your Dean of Research (or delegate) has approved your thesis submission for examination, your consumption will be stopped and any active scholarships will be ended. It is important to allow sufficient time for the approval process to occur and consumption to stop. You should allow 5 - 10 working days for this process. For more information on consumption and fees please refer to Fees and Enrolment .
• If your examiners have already agreed to examine the thesis (via your Supervisor's initial contact) and Research Examinations have received your approved nominated examiners, your digital thesis will be dispatched immediately, along with all required documentation. For additional information regarding the thesis submission timelines and responsibilities refer to the Examination Checklist (PDF 162kb).

After Submission

• If one or more of your examiners request a hard copy of your thesis you will be contacted by Research Examinations. 
• All hard copy theses need to be prepared in accordance with Guideline AB-58 AD7: Presentation of the Research Degree Thesis, or Exegesis (Consolidated) .
• Claim for thesis allowance (scholarship holders only) - a thesis allowance is payable to assist with costs associated with the presentation of a thesis.

Defence of the Thesis

PhD students commencing from 1 January 2016 will be required to undertake a defence of the thesis as part of their thesis examination. Research degree students who commenced prior to 1 January 2016 can elect to defend their thesis as part of the examination process. If you are considering this option you should discuss this with your supervisor in the first instance.

If you have elected to defend your thesis, you are also required to provide at least three months notice prior to submitting your thesis by contacting [email protected].

The defence of the thesis, also known as a viva, provides research degree students with an opportunity to discuss their research directly with international experts and to establish stronger ties and networks across their field of study.

The UniSA defence of the thesis has been modelled on structures that operate at universities in England and New Zealand. It will deliver a single thesis examination result following external examination of the written thesis and a defence of the thesis by the research student.

The key steps involved in the thesis defence are:

• Following receipt of the written thesis, the examiners prepare preliminary examiner reports
• The research student defends their thesis via video conference with the examination panel, facilitated by an independent Chair
• On conclusion of the defence, the examination panel agrees a final thesis examination result and finalises their examiner reports.

For further details on the defence of the thesis process visit this page  (you must be logged into LearnOnline) or contact [email protected]

Examination Process

Research Examinations will advise you and your supervisors once your thesis has been dispatched to both examiners and will also provide an expected date for the receipt of your examiner reports. Please note that this is an approximate date and may change, dependent upon your examiners' workloads and other extenuating circumstances.

Research Examinations monitors the examination timelines. If the report has not been received by the anticipated due date, the examiner will be contacted with an overdue reminder. Research Examinations will maintain contact with examiners until their report has been submitted. You and your supervisor(s) will remain informed of the examination process and will be advised of any expected delays.

Revised and Final Thesis Submission

After your oral defence, or where there is no oral defence once both examiner reports have been received, Research Examinations will send you your results via email to your student email account. This will include the examiner reports and the processes and timelines relevant to your examination results.

Your final submission, and revised thesis submission if required, will be completed via the student research portal following the same processes as the thesis submission for examination.

The post examination checklist provides comprehensive details of the areas of responsibility and processes for preparing to submit your final thesis for the conferral of your degree, or your revised thesis for re-examination.

Post Examination Checklist for Students and Supervisors (PDF 44kb)

You are entitled to appeal your results through the Research Degree Examinations and Quality Panel (Panel) to have your thesis re-examined once only, provided that the required evidence is submitted to the satisfaction of the Panel. Refer to section D of Procedure AB-58 P6 Research Degrees Thesis Preparation and Examination for the grounds for appeal and to familiarise yourself with the processes. The meeting schedule and information to assist in the preparation of an appeal can be found here .

Before Revised Thesis Submission - Student Responsibilities

• Discuss your examiner reports with your Supervisors
• Make the required changes to your thesis, addressing examiners' comments as necessary. You should upload a ‘clean’ version of your thesis which will be sent to the examiner(s). You should also upload a version with tracked changes/highlighting in addition to the clean version. This version will be used by your internal reviewers. Ensure each document is clearly labelled to identify the difference between the clean version and the version with tracked changes/highlighting.
• Document the changes made in a Summary of Amendments using the template provided to you. Attach this document with your revised thesis submission.

Before Final Thesis Submission - Student Responsibilities

• Make the required changes to your thesis, addressing the examiners' comments as necessary. You should upload a ‘clean’ version of your thesis which will be published by the Library. You should also upload a version with tracked changes/highlighting in addition to the clean version for publication. This version will be used by your internal reviewers. Ensure each document is clearly labelled to identify the difference between the clean version and the version with tracked changes/highlighting.
• Document the changes made in a Summary of Amendments using the template provided to you. Attach this document this with your final thesis submission.
• You should check your citation meets the character length requirement in your Portal by clicking on the hyperlink on the Submission of Final Thesis page, under declaration point #2. Copy and paste your citation from Word into the text box provided and click 'Done'. You will receive a message to advise if your citation meets the requirements or is too long and requires editing.
• Discuss the confidentiality of your thesis and prepare an Author's Consent form (PDF 214kb) with your Principal Supervisor. Attach this document with your final thesis submission.

Deadlines for Final Thesis Submissions for Conferral

Refer to the completion due dates for Research Degrees Committee  to determine the closing dates for each conferral round. These are firm deadlines so careful attention should be paid to ensure all requirements are met for inclusion in a round.

Your thesis must be submitted online and approved by your Principal Supervisor, Independent Reviewer (if applicable), RDC (if applicable) and Dean of Research (or delegate) prior to the closing date. Ensure you allow sufficient time for the approval process to be completed (7 - 10 working days should be allowed).

All other documentation, including a fully completed and signed Author Consent Form and Citation of no more than 900 characters (with spaces), must also be provided by the closing date.

Please take note of the deadline for all outstanding conditions to be met. This includes checking Parchment details and clearing Bad Financial Standing (BFS), which must be satisfied prior to this date in order to be approved for conferral.