ThM Thesis for the Humanities © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University.

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3 Format Rules for Thesessame as Torch Trinity term paper EXCEPT left margins: 3.25 cm cover sheet pagination lower case roman numbers  before introduction Table of Contents Abstract Arabic numbers  starts with introduction all the way to the last page of your bibliography biblical works must use SBL style for sources length: 35,000 words max binding © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

4 CHANGE the Following for Your Thesisleft margins: 3.25 cm cover sheet pagination lower case roman numbers  before introduction Table of Contents Abstract Arabic numbers  starts with introduction all the way to the last page of your bibliography biblical papers must use SBL style for sources length: 35,000 words max binding © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

5 GUIDELINES FOR TORCH TRINITYPaper Format: Torch Trinity’s paper format is similar to (not the same as) Turabian Citations: As part of the humanities, the MDiv program follows SBL in biblical citations Turabian for all other citations Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers, 8th ed. Revised by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, and the University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

7 Major Sections of a ThM ThesisMain Section Introduction Chapters Conclusion Bibliography Abstract 350 Words or Ask Your Department Table of Contents Approval Sheets Faculty Supervisor Readers Librarian Optional Dedication Acknowledgements Appendix Lists © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

8 Word Count of a ThM ThesisAbstract – 350 words (1 page) Introduction – 3,000–5,000 words Chapters Chapter One – 7,000–10,000 words Chapter Two – 7,000–10,000 words Chapter Three – 7,000–10,000 words Conclusion – 3,000–5,000 words Bibliography includes footnotes excludes bibliography © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

12 Settings Margins Alignment: Center Font: Times New RomanNote: TOP margin is different from the rest of your pages! Margins Top 5 cm Left 3.25 cm Right 2.5 cm Bottom 2.5 cm Alignment: Center Font: Times New Roman Size: 12 (MS Word Equivalent) Style: CAPS Name of School Title Address Department Author City, Country Submission Month & Year © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

13 Spacing Sections are double spaced (with one line dividing texts)Exception: middle bottom with 2 empty line spaces Sections divided by 6 empty lines spaces in between texts 6 line spaces 6 line spaces 2 line spaces 6 line spaces 6 line spaces © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

16 Overview Cover Page - No Page Number! Use Numberslower case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc.) before Introduction Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.) starting with the Introduction to the end which is the last page of your bibliography Footnotes – everything starts all over with each new section/chapter (same as term paper) General Rules – same as term paper Font: Times New Roman Size (MS Word Equivalent): 12 No Bold Header/Footer Positions: 1 cm © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

17 Page Numbers Lower Case Latin

18 MS Word: Pagination 1. Click “Page Number” Let Menu DropHighlight “Format Page Numbers” 2. Dialog Box Will Appear Choose a Number Format lower case Roman numbers (i, ii, iii, …) (2) Choose Number i or another number 3. Press OK © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

19 lower case Roman numeralsbetween your cover sheet and your introduction examples Abstract Lists Abbreviations Maps Illustrations Acknowledgments Table of Contents i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x xi xii and so on © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

20 Page Numbers Arabic

21 Arabic Page Numbers Arabic Number 1 starts in your IntroductionNumeration continues to the last page of your bibliography if your introduction ends on page 10, then chapter one’s first page is page 11. if your conclusion ends on page 67 then your appendix begins on page 68 or bibliography begins on page 68 New Sections/Chapters numeration continues (see above) formatting restarts page number starts at bottom center continues to corner © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

22 New Chapter Paginationcontinues the sequence of page numbers chapter 1 ends at page 25 chapter 2 begins at page 26 page format restarts in the new chapter page 26 is at the bottom center page 27 continues at the top right corner © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

23 Remember! All pages with level one headings have page numbers at the bottom center. In other words, the first page of every new section has page numbers at the bottom center All other pages have page numbers on the top right corner Arabic pagination starts in the introduction and continues to the last page of your bibliography © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

24 Footnotes

25 Reminder same as term papernumber sequence starts all over in a new section entries start all over in a new section full entries for the first time you cite a source in each new section/chapter it’s as if you never cited the works before it starts over again even if you cited in a previous section/chapter © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

26 New Chapter Footnotes Chapter 1 Chapter 2 page 24 page 26Notice how the author had to rewrite the entire footnote entry for Ludovic Lulanne in chapter two despite the fact that she wrote it in chapter one. Chapter 1 page 24 Chapter 2 page 26

29 Table of Contents: ExamplesOld (BAD) Way Current Way ABSTRACT CHAPTER 1. Introduction 2. Chapter One 3. Chapter Two 4. Chapter Three 5. Conclusions BIBLIOGRAPHY ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. CHAPTER ONE 2. CHAPTER TWO 3. CHAPTER THREE CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

30 Do Not Be Tempted: Do not follow the Old WAYWhat’s the difference? ABSTRACT CHAPTER 1. Introduction 2. Chapter One 3. Chapter Two 4. Chapter Three 5. Conclusion BIBLIOGRAPHY OLD (BAD) WAY – five sections under chapter including the introduction and conclusion NONONONO! NONONONO! © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

32 Explanation New Way has THREE CHAPTERS under the CHAPTER HEADING.They are separated! Yay! New Way has THREE CHAPTERS under the CHAPTER HEADING. Introduction is before the chapters Conclusion is after chapters Note that section headings are capitalized Table of Contents should be 1 to 2 pages long. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Chapter CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

33 FORMAT EXAMPLE Alignment Page Number Margins Line: Style: CAPSLeft: 3.25 cm Top, Left, Bottom: 2.5 cm Header/Footer: 1 cm Line: Top: 2x Double Space Body: Double Space Style: CAPS Except the Word, “Chapter,” & Section Headings Caps include Chapter Titles Alignment Top: Center Body: Left Page Number iii © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

34 FORMAT SETTINGS AlignmentTwo double spaces between “CONTENTS” heading and list Margins Left: 3.25 cm Top, Left, Bottom: 2.5 cm Header/Footer: 1 cm Line: Top: 2x Double Space Body: Double Space Style: CAPS Except the Word, “Chapter,” & Section Headings Caps include Chapter Titles Alignment Top: Center Body: Left Page Number using lower case Roman number system tab, tab, tab, tab, etc. One Tab Spaces © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

35 CHAPTER SECTION SETTINGSThe word, “Chapter,” is in headline style Your chapter titles are in caps Your headings are in headline style Subheadings (Level 3 and below)? Avoid them in the Table of Contents They’re not significant (if they are, they should be level 1 and 2 headings) Table of Contents should be easy to read and simple Optional alternative: create an index if you want to give the reader more detail! © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

36 Keep Table of Contents Short1-2 Pages Long 1 page is preferable. 2 pages are acceptable. Level Headings 1 is required 2 is acceptable 3 and beyond are unnecessary and undesirable in your table of contents Long table of contents (more than two pages with all your headings) appear like an index – do not do it. © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

37 Outline = Table of Contents? No!Outline of Short Research Paper Table of Contents for Long Research Paper Yes Chapters Yes Page Numbers No Subheadings Several Major Sections: Abstract, Abbreviations, Lists, No Chapters No Page Numbers Yes Subheadings Usually Four Major Sections: Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Bibliography nope nope © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

39 Extra Fees & Costs (2016 fees)Warning Fees ThM Theses require extra fees in the last semester Fees are not covered in your tuition TSMS covers evaluation fee but not binding School Evaluation Fees (paid to the school): Thesis: 350,000 won 2 Major (or Project) Paper: 300,000 won Binding Fees Paid to the Binder © 2016 Torch Trinity Graduate University

40 Binding Format Rules Paper: A4 WhiteSingle Side (no duplex or back-to-back) Font: Times New Roman Size (MS Word Equivalent ) Main Text: 12 size Footnotes: 10 size Margins (except cover) Left: 3.25 cm (for binding purposes) Top, Right, and Bottom: 2.5 cm Hardback Covers PhD: Black with Gold Letters ThM: Navy with Silver Letters Beware! Hangul’s “.hwp” sizes tend to be bigger than MS Word sizes! © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

41 Myungsung Printing Myungsung Printing (명성인쇄) has our formatting requirements Estimation (2016) for a minimum of 10 copies on 60 A4 papers, single sided, black & white: 150,000 won Fees depend on length, color pages, and number of copies TSMS scholarship does not cover this © 2016 Torch Trinity Graduate University

42 How many should I buy? Submit to the School Optional 5 bound copiesSoft copy on CD PDF (preferable) OR Microsoft Word Yourself Supervisor Others Readers Supporters © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

43 Other Information Printer Combining FilesStudents are encouraged to print out their work piecemeal If a mistake is found, you don’t have to print out your whole thesis but that section Always check Printer settings Simplest way to combine files is by using PDF programs Microsoft Word can also combine file more difficult still has bugs  parts of theses may change © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

44 Warnings Back up your files constantlyCD-ROM Cloud Services Flash Drives Check for viruses on computers and flash drives Save files in at least two different places CD-ROM and Cloud Services and CD-ROM Documents can change if you switch from one Word program to another (i.e. Word 2010 to Word 2005) © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

46 Introduction: in any orderTopic / Thesis * Importance of Thesis History on the Study of Your Topic Other people’s work How your work is different Applications of Thesis Limitations Subject’s Background (Keep Short) Methodology & Sources Ones you will use Ones you cannot use (e.g. original languages) Definitions of Terms If your usage is different from common usage Do not quote from dictionaries Chapter introductions/summaries Personal Interest and Biases Note: Do not follow the style and format of theses written before 2012. *Thesis statement must be presented at the beginning within the first two pages of your introduction. © 2016 Torch Trinity Graduate University

47 Thesis Statement / QuestionWhat question will your thesis answer? Examples: What role did the devil play in Luther’s theology? How does the bible express “covenantal” relationships in Genesis/Torah/Old Testament? How did Paul understand Gentiles from a missions perspective? Put the answer to your thesis question within the first two pages of your introduction. First two pages! At the front of your introduction! Not in the middle, not at the end. © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

48 Thesis Statement ExamplesBe clear! Thesis Statement Examples What role did the devil play in Luther’s theology? This thesis will explore the role of the devil in Luther’s theology. How does the bible express “covenantal” relationships in Genesis/Torah/Old Testament? The purpose of this work is to explain how Genesis understands covenantal relationships. How did Paul understand Gentiles from a missions perspective? The central theme of the thesis is to discover Paul’s understanding of Gentiles from a missions perspective. © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

49 History on the Study of Your TopicWrite a brief history of how scholars understood your topic. In other words, discuss scholarly trends on your topic. broadly list people and secondary sources you are using to study your topic Who were the important scholars in your field/subject? Why were they important? What perspective did they take? How did the study of the topic evolve over time? Is your work different from their work or a continuation of the current trend? © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

50 Methodology & Sources This section is not chapter summariesDiscuss the primary sources you are using and why you are using them Discuss how you will use the primary sources To demonstrate your points in comparison to other people’s works and interpretation What aids/resources will you use (beyond basic dictionaries and encyclopedias) to help you understand your subjects better? Will you use the original languages? © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University

ThM Thesis for the Humanities © 2013 Torch Trinity Graduate University.

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