Graduation Thesis Font Requirements and Format (What You Need to Know to Write a Good Basic Thesis Format)

What is a Thesis Format?

Thesis format refers to the style requirements and writing standards for thesis writing. Visually speaking, the thesis format is the standard style and content requirements that a thesis must meet to be made public. Theses are often used for scientific research and describing research results. It is both a means of conducting scientific research by exploring problems and a tool for describing research results for academic exchange. It includes academic year theses, graduation theses, degree theses, scientific papers, achievement papers, etc., collectively referred to as theses.

Standard Thesis Format

1. Title. It should summarize the most important content of the entire thesis, be concise and compelling, and generally should not exceed 20 words.

2. Thesis Abstract and Keywords.

   The thesis abstract should elaborate the main points of the degree thesis. It should explain the purpose, research methods, results, and conclusions of this thesis. Retain as much of the basic information of the original thesis as possible, highlighting the creative achievements and new insights of the thesis. It should not be a simple list of chapter titles. The abstract should be around 300 words.

   Keywords are the most critical words and phrases that reflect the main idea of the thesis, generally 3-5.

3. Table of Contents. This serves as the outline of the thesis and the subtitles of the thesis components, with corresponding page numbers indicated.

4. Introduction (or Preface). The content should include the current domestic and international status of the research field, the problems to be solved in this thesis, and the theoretical significance and practical value of this research work in economic construction, technological progress, and social development.

5. Main Body. This is the main part of the graduation thesis.

6. Conclusion. The thesis conclusion requires clarity, conciseness, and completeness. It should clarify one’s creative achievements or new insights and their significance in the field.

7. References and Annotations. List them in the order of the citation or annotation numbers used in the thesis, after the main body of the thesis and before the references. Charts or data must indicate the source and origin.

   (When the reference is a journal, the format is:

   [Number], Author, Article Title, Journal Name (can be abbreviated in foreign languages), Year, Volume Number, Issue Number, Page Number.

   When the reference is a book, the format is:

   [Number], Author, Book Title, Publishing Unit, Year, Edition, Page Number.)

8. Appendix. Includes formula derivations that are too lengthy to be placed in the main body, auxiliary mathematical tools necessary for others to read easily, repetitive data charts, symbols used in the thesis and their meanings, unit abbreviations, full text of programs, and related instructions.

Graduation Thesis Format Requirements

1. Binding Order: Table of Contents – Content Abstract – Main Body – References – Writing Process Status Table – Instructor Evaluation Form

References should start on a separate page.

Paper Model: A4 paper. A4 210×297 mm

Number of Thesis Copies: Three copies.

Others (survey reports, study notes): All must be printed.

2. The cover of the thesis is provided uniformly by the school. (Or follow the teacher’s arrangement)

3. Thesis Format Font: Various titles (including “References” title) use bold Song typeface; author’s name, instructor’s name, abstract, keywords, chart names, reference content use楷体(Kai typeface); main body, charts, headers, footers use Song typeface; English uses Times New Roman font.

4. Font Requirements:

(1) Thesis title: No. 2 bold黑体(Hei typeface), bold, centered.

(2) Thesis subtitle: Small No. 2 font,紧挨正标题下居中(centered directly below the main title), with a dash added before the text.

(3) When filling in name, major, student ID, and other items, use No. 3楷体(Kai typeface).

(4) Content abstract: No. 3 bold黑体(Hei typeface), centered, with one blank line above and below, content in small No. 4 Song typeface.

(5) Keywords: No. 4 Song typeface, content in small No. 4 Song typeface.

(6) Table of Contents: Start on a new page, No. 3 bold黑体(Hei typeface), content in small No. 4仿宋(Fang Song typeface), with page numbers listed.

(7) Main text: Start on a new page, main text generally uses small No. 4 Song typeface, each paragraph indents two spaces, 1.25 line spacing.

(8) Titles within the main text

First-level title: Title number is "一、", No. 4 bold黑体(Hei typeface), occupies its own line, no punctuation at the end.
Second-level title: Title number is "（一）", same font size as main text, occupies its own line, no punctuation at the end.
Third-level title: Title number is " 1. ", same font and size as main text.
Fourth-level title: Title number is "（1）", same font and size as main text.
Fifth-level title: Title number is "①", same font and size as main text.

(9) Annotations: No. 4 bold黑体(Hei typeface), content in No. 5 Song typeface.

(10) Appendix: No. 4 bold黑体(Hei typeface), content in No. 5 Song typeface.

(11) References: Start on a new page, No. 4 bold黑体(Hei typeface), content in No. 5 Song typeface.

Note: The above is just a template. Everything is subject to the school’s requirements!