REVIEW THE CHECKLIST BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR THESIS OR PROJECT
Print this pageMake sure you do the following:
1. ____ Read through the entire Master’s Thesis/Project guidelines website
http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/html/masters/
2.____ Assemble all parts of your thesis/project according to the formatting instructions provided and number them as shown. Use lower case Roman numerals for the preliminary pages and Arabic numerals for the body of thesis/project as described in the regulations.
3.____ Use a style manual to construct your bibliography or list of references. Check with your Advisor or Department for the recommended style manual for your subject area. Take special care to note the full citation information when referencing electronic or web resources, and do it according to your style manual guidelines. COMPLETE CITATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
4.____ Double-check your left margin. It must be 1.5” on all pages, including pages of tables, appendices, handouts or illustrations.
5.____ Do the page numbers in your Table of Contents match the page numbers in your text? Last minute changes can alter your page numbering sequence.
6.____ (OPTIONAL) If necessary, schedule a preliminary Library format check 30 days before the submission deadline. Call the Library Reference Services Office at 909-869-3076 to schedule a format review at the Library.
7.____ For final print outs use paper that is at least 25% cotton and 20 pound for the two Library copies of your thesis/project. Other bound copies may be printed on regular paper. Prepare your Signature Page on this paper before getting your committee members’ signatures.
8.____If there are any accompanying CD/DVDs, ensure that there is a CD/DVD for every copy of the thesis/project.
9.____ Have all Committee members sign the Signature Page. Fill in the “Date Submitted” with the quarter and year. Committee members will sign off on the thesis/project at the conclusion of the defense. The thesis/project will generally be in its final format the time of the defense, although changes may be made after that time if required by the examining committee. The original copy of the signature page must be signed for retention in the University Archives. Committee signatures are required on the original BEFORE final submission to the Library reviewer. All signature pages for each copy submitted must have signatures (these may be copies of original signature page).
10.____ Fill out the binding instructions form . If your main title is longer than 45 spaces, a shorter title must be used on the spine. It must be less than 45 spaces long and be provided in the Brief Title space on the form.
11.____ Call the Library Reference Services Office at 909-869-3076 to schedule a final format review at the Library.
12.____ Take the completed binding instructions form with you to the Library format review. A Library Reviewer will verify and sign off that you have followed the formattting instructions only after all advisors have signed your Signature Page. If necessary, the reviewer will provide assistance in completing the binding form at the time of submission.
13.____Fill out the Report of Culminating Experience (RCE) form. This form is to be filed by all graduate students who are applying to graduate and will be kept by the Evaluations office as part of the student's permanent file. Submit RCE Form to Graduate Studies Office before the last day to clear deficiencies for graduation.
15.____ Submit all copies of your Master’s thesis/project in 8.5” by 11” boxes using colored paper/dividers between copies and using post-it notes to indicate the two Library copies. Copies of your Master's thesis/project are shipped off-campus to bindery and so it is important to secure in a box. Therefore, students are responsible for damaged copies not shipped in boxes.
16.____ Graduate Studies initial review. Obtain binding payment voucher during this appointment.
17.____ Pay binding fees at Cashier's Office.
18.____ Return to Graduate Studies office to finalize your submission by returning the fee payment receipt.
19.____ If you want to register copyright, information is available from the U.S. Copyright Office
20.____ Wait 6 to 8 weeks for bound copies to be returned to your department.
