Thesis Format Checklists

Checklist · The Graduate School

Duke thesis format checklist

The formatting rules from Duke University's official thesis and dissertation guide, condensed into a list you can tick off before your format review.

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Extracted from the official pages linked below and checked on October 22, 2026. Rules and dates change; your school's official guide always wins. Departments may add their own rules.

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Margins
Font and size
Line spacing
Page numbers
Front matter order
Figures and tables
References
Submission
Deadlines

Items the official pages we read did not state: Font and size. Ask your thesis office or check your department.

Official sources

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