Dissertation and Thesis Requirements
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A Dissertation is a 30,000 word submission (app. 125 pages)
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Thesis is generally 40-80 pages, not including the bibliography.
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All work must be type written in 12 point, double spaced.
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All pages numbered and follow all guidelines for writing papers in APA style.
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A table of contents should be listed at the beginning of the submission.
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A list of bibliographies should be at the end of the submission.
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It must be bound in an acceptable cover.
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The submission should be on an approved subject, presented by the student, and accepted by the professor that is working with you on the paper.
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Your work must be judged worthy of publication by the Thesis-Dissertation Committee.
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All dissertations must be submitted in duplicate and will become the property of CCBS and are not returned to the student.
Use one of the following style manuals:
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The Chicago Manual of Style, Author: University of Chicago, Library of Congress location: Z 253, U58c, 1993
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A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Author: Kate L. Turabian, Library of Congress location: LB 2369, T929m, 1987
All students must mail a copy of their thesis or dissertation to:
Colorado Christian Bible Seminary
PO Box 305
AURORA, CO 80017
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to the attention of the Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation Committee, a detailed proposal of your thesis/dissertation.
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The proposal shall include the style manual you intend to use (from below). You will be notified as to the status of your request. No thesis/dissertation will be accepted without prior approval of the Committee.
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You may want to refer to the book listed below or do an online google search for books on how to write a research paper.
https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Writers-Research-Dissertations-Seventh/dp/0226823377