Thesis Manuscript Format

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Compiled by:Emie A. Salamangkit Mirasol, CerE

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1. Print the manuscript on 8.5” x 11” white paper, substance 20 or heavier with the following margins (inches):

Top – 1.5

Right – 1.25

Bottom – 1.0

Left – 1.5

2. The acceptable fonts and sizes are the following:

The chosen font should be used consistently throughout the manuscript.

a. Times New Roman, size 12

b. Helvetica, size 11

c. Arial (regular), size 11

d. Sans serif, size 12e. Tahoma, size 10.5

f. Universe, size 11

g. Century Gothic, size 11

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3. The text paragraphs should be fully justified and double-spaced except otherwise specified such as captions and footnotes among others.

Diatomaceous earth is found to be

suitable for ceramic water filter production;

however, its scarcity for mass production is the

limiting factor. Therefore, it is appropriate to look

for alternative materials which have similar

properties to existing local materials and are

economical.

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4. The manuscript contains the following items:Preliminary pagea. Title pageb. Approval sheetc. Biographical sketchd. Acknowledgemente. Contentsf. List of tables, figures,

and appendicesg. Abstract

Main bodya. Introductionb. Review of Literaturec. Methodologyd. Results and

Discussione. Summary,

Conclusions and Recommendations

f. Literature Citedg. Appendices

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5. Write the title of the preliminary pages and chapters of the main body of the manuscript in capital letters and boldface.Preliminary pageAPPROVAL SHEETBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHACKNOWLEDGEMENTCONTENTSLIST OF TABLES, FIGURES

AND APPENDICES, ABSTRACT

Main bodyINTRODUCTIONREVIEW OF LITERATUREMETHODOLOGYRESULTS AND DISCUSSIONSUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS

AND RECOMMENDATIONSLITERATURE CITEDAPPENDICES

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6. The font style, letter size and location of the various topics of the manuscript’s main body should have the following format: Title of the Chapter – all capitalized, boldface,

centered

First Level (main heading) – boldfaced, centered and first letter of every major word is capitalized.

Second Level (sub-heading) – boldfaced, flushed left, first letter of every major word is capitalized, and should not be more than 3 lines.

Third Level (sub-sub-heading) – boldfaced, indented, enumerated paragraph, and only the first letter is capitalized. The topic is punctuated with a period (.) and discussion of the topic comes immediately after the period.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Porous Ceramics

Porous ceramics are generally inert and

can be produced with very consistent and uniform pore …

Raw Materials for Making Porous Ceramics

1. Clay. A very fine-grained material that consists of hydrated aluminium silicate, quartz, and organic fragment…..

2. Pore Forming Agent. Izhizaki et al. (1998) stated that to increase open porosity with ceramic powders, carbon black or petroleum…

Second Level (sub-heading)

Title of the ChapterFirst Level (main heading)

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7. The distance between the title of the chapter and the subheading or an introductory paragraph is three spaces ;

and the distance between subheading and the preceding and succeeding paragraphs is triple and double spaces, respectively.

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INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Ceramic materials have very important

place in modern technology (Fulrath, 1977).

Porous ceramics are generally inert and

can be produced with very consistent and uniform

pore structures...

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8. The chapter title (and therefore the beginning of the chapter) must always start on a clean page.

If there is a space after the last line of the paragraph in the preceding section, leave it.

Go to the next page and start the new chapter there.

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METHODOLOGY

Locale of the Study

The experimental study was conducted at

the Mariano Marcos State

University (MMSU)-Ceramic Engineering Laboratory

for the first semester, SY 2010-2011.

Research Design

The study was done through laboratory

experimentation by testing and evaluating…

Hypothesis of the Study

The utilization of local materials in the

experimental formulation study is expected to come up with a good

and workable formulations then it can generate a well presented

outcome in the physical characterization using the digital microscope

and determining the physical properties to be able to formulate

ceramic filter specimen.

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9. Number the pages as follows:

a. Preliminary pages Use lower case Roman numerals

beginning with “i”. Except for the title page and approval

sheet which are understood to be page “i” and “ii” respectively.

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b. Main body Use Arabic numerals. Write the page numbers 1” from the

top and 1.25” from the right side of the paper.

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

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Main bodyExample

METHODOLOGY

Locale of the Study

The experimental study was

conducted at the Mariano Marcos

State University (MMSU)-Ceramic

Engineering Laboratory for the first

semester, SY 2010-2011.

Raw Materials Preparation and Processing

The starting raw materials

were preliminary processed

according to the requirements in the

formulation study as follows:

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10. Abbreviate units of measurements without a period. Express measurement in the metric system.

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UTILIZATION OF RICE HULL ASH AND SOLSONA WHITE CLAY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC WATER

FILTER TEST SPECIMENS

EMIE A. SALAMANGKIT MIRASOL

THESIS

Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCollege of Engineering

MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITYBatac 2906 Ilocos Norte

March 2002

Title Page

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For married female students who wish to indicate maiden name.

No space in between characters in the word thesis.

Department, college and university where the student belong, single spaces

Month and year the manuscript accepted by the dean.

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APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis manuscript entitled, UTILIZATION OF RICE HULL ASH AND SOLSONA WHITE CLAY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC WATER FILTER TEST SPECIMENS, prepared and submitted by Emie A. Salamangkit Mirasol for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering, is hereby endorsed.

BEN EZRA P. APOLLO RAYMOND VR VIRTUDAZO Member Member

SAMUEL S. FRANCOAdviser

______________Date Signed

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering.

DIONESIO C. PONDOC VIRGILIO JULIUS P. MANZANO JR.

Department Chair Dean ______________

______________ Date Signed Date Signed

RECORDED BY:

THOMAS UBINAResearch Coordinator

Approval Sheet

SPECIFIC FormatBiographical

SketchBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

She is guided by the principles and believes in the saying……. I am.

Hanna Bee Shi

HANNA BEE SHI

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Last paragraph

SPECIFIC FormatAcknowledgmen

tACKNOWLEDGMENT

To everybody whom I missed to mention…..

Thank you.

l.b.m.

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Last 2 paragraphs

SPECIFIC FormatContents

CONTENTS

PAGEINTRODUCTION

Background of the StudyStatement of the ProblemSignificance of the StudyScope and Limitations of the Study

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Capitalize only the first letter of every major word in the second level

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List of Tables, Figures and Appendix TablesLIST OF TABLES

TABLE PAGE1 Requirements of porous materials 18

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AVOID placing a period (.) or comma (,) after the caption

Figures include maps, pictures, and graphs.

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE PAGE1 Map of Ilocos Norte 29

LIST OF APPENDICES

PAGEAnnex A - Letters

1 Raw data on porosity of fired clay 58

SPECIFIC FormatAbstract

ABSTRACT

FELIPE, JULIAN N. 2009. Utilization of Rice-hull Ash and Solsona White Clay for the Manufacture of Ceramic Water Filters. Undergraduate Thesis. College of Engineering. Mariano Marcos State University. Batac 2906 Ilocos Norte. 28pp.

Adviser: Engr. Emie Salamangkit Mirasol

Various types of filter elements

ranging from organic materials, to metals and to

ceramics are used to make water potable.

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SPECIFIC FormatIntroduction

UTILIZATION OF RICE HULL ASH AND SOLSONA WHITE CLAY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC WATER

FILTER TEST SPECIMENS

Undergraduate thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering from the Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte. Prepared under the guidance of Engr. Samuel S. Franco.

EMIE A .SALAMANGKIT

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Water is one of the most essential elements in our everyday living. However, nowadays the quality of potable…

Statement of the Problem

Ceramic water filter is effective and efficient in purifying water. In fact, water-purifying station …

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Identical to the title page

SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion

Experimental Code

Water Absorptiona

(%)

Porositya (%)

Bulk Densitya (g/cm3)

FPR (ml/min)

E1

E2

E3

Table 1. Physical properties of the water filter specimens sintered at 1000 – 1200oC.

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Footnote

a Average of three specimen FPR – Fluid Permeation Rate

Tabular Presentation

Table number and title

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-acronyms- significance level

-Single line spacing in the TITLE, FIELD, and in the BOX and STUB heading.

SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion

Experimental Code

Water Absorptiona

(%)

Porositya (%)

Bulk Densitya (g/cm3)

FPR (ml/min)

E1

E2

E3

Table 1. Physical properties of the water filter specimens sintered at 1000 – 1200oC.

Box headingStub/side heading

Footnote

a Average of three specimen FPR – Fluid Permeation Rate

Tabular PresentationTitle

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Indent 5 spaces

-acronyms- significance level

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double line

-Single line spacing in the TITLE, FIELD, and in the BOX and STUB heading.

SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion Graphical Presentation – LINE GRAPH

Figure 1. The X-ray diffraction pattern of beneficiated white clay in Brgy. Pasaleng, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte and the probable minerals present..

- suited for presenting functional relationship bet. 2 quantitative (continuous) variables .

Y - response

X – treatment levels

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Figure 2. The graph showing the resulting percentage porosity of the five formulations as the percentage sawdust (pore forming agent) increased.

Results and Discussion Graphical Presentation – BAR GRAPH

- Appropriate when treatments are relatively few.

- used in presenting frequency distribution, striking differences between treatment….at different periods…

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Figure 3. The relative contribution of insect control, fertilizer, and weed control to improve rice yields in farmers’ fields.

Results and Discussion Graphical Presentation – PIE GRAPH

Insect Control65 %

Weed Control25 %

Fertilizer10 %- Use to present

differences in the relative magnitude of a few components of a whole unit.

Fig. 3. Photomicrographs of the ceramic water filter specimens at different formulation.

(a) Experimental Formulation 1 Sample (b) Experimental Formulation 2 Sample

(c) Experimental Formulation 3 Sample (d) Improvised Water Filter Sample

SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion Figures Presentation – Differences at different treatment

SPECIFIC FormatSummary, Conclusions and Recommendations

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

The study generally aimed at the physical characterization of the ceramic filter specimens made…

Conclusions

Based on the result of the evaluation, increasing the amount of saw dust improve the physical properties…

Recommendations

In conducting the characterization of the surface structure, the use of micrograph with higher magnification…

SPECIFIC FormatLiterature CitedFormat to be followed in presenting bibliographic citations from various sources:

1. BooksAUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of the book. Publisher, Place of Publication. No. of pages.Example:YOUNG A. 1989. Introduction to Drying of Ceramics.The American Ceramics Society,USA. 260pp.ISHIZAKI, K,.Y. KOMARNENI, and M. NANKO. 1998. Porous Materials: Process Technology and Application, Kluwer Academic Publishers, London. pp 350-368.

2. Periodicals/JournalsAUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of the article. Name/Title of the Journal/periodical, Volume No (Issue No), Date, Pagination. Example:SOBSEY, M.D. 2002. Managing Water in the Home: Accelerated Health Gains from Improved Water Supply: World Health Organization 10(3): 25-40

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3. ProceedingsAUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of article/chapter. In name of editor (ed)

Title of the Book. Proceedings of the title of conference, inclusive date and venue. Publisher and place of publication. Pagination.Example:FOSTER G.R., and W.H. WISCHMEIER. 1982. Transferability of U.S. technology for prediction and control of erosion in the tropics. In W. Kussou, S. El-Swaify and J. Mannering (eds) Soil Erosion and Conservation in the Tropics. Proceedings of a symposium sponsored by Divisions A-2, a-6, and S-7 of the American Society of Agronomy. ASA: Wisconsin. Pp 135-147.

4. Research report/projectPublished reports:AUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of research project/report including implementing agency. Title of the Publication. Publisher, Place of publication. Pagination.

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4. Research report/projectUnpublished reports:AUTHOR(S).Year. Title of Research report. Implementing Agency and Address.PROJECT ACRONYM. Year. Title of Research report. Implementing Agency and Address.

5. Theses/DissertationsAUTHOR(S). Year. Title of Thesis/Dissertation. Undergraduate Thesis/M.S. Thesis/Ph. D. Dissertation. University/College, Place. No. of pages.

6. Article from the internet.AUTHOR’S LAST NAME, INITIAL(S) (if known), Date of work (if known). Title of work. Protocol and address. Path, date of message or visit. Example:NORSKER, H. and J. DANISCH. Forming Techniques for the Self-Reliant Potter(GTZ

194p.). Internet/World Wibe Web http://www.fastonline.org, March 20, 1991.

If the author is not known, the format becomes:Title of Document or Homepage. Source. File Address, Date.http://www.fastonline.org, Internet. March 20, 1991.

SPECIFIC FormatAppendices

- Contain all relevant materials that could not be included in the text.

- Includes - Questionnaire- Additional Tables,- Cover Letters- And Other Instruments Used in the Conduct of

the Study.

APPENDICES

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Appendix 1. Additional Tables

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