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Republic of Yemen
University Of Aden
Faculty Of Engineering
Guidelines for Report Writing
Final Year Project
In fulfilment of the requirements for a graduate degree:
Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Prepared by:
Department OF Electronics and Communication Engineering
Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of Aden
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FORMAT GUIDELINES OF THE REPORT
Format refers to the overall appearance of the report. Its
structure must contain the
following features to maintain the INTEGRITY and facilitate the
reading of the text:
1. Text must be typed on single sided paper only using a font
size of twelve (12) points ofTimes-Roman typeface.
2. Font:
12 pt size; tables, figures, and appendices may be smaller font,
if viewable
Standard proportional fonts, such as Times New Roman or
Arial
Same font used throughout thesis text (tables and figures may
differ)
Font style: Regular
Heading font size: 14 pt
Subheading font size: 12 pt
3. Format refers to the Margins:
Set margins for the text according to the following specified
distance from the edge of the
paper:
Top margin: 30 mm
Bottom Margin: 25 mm
Right margin: 25 mm
Left margin: 38 mm (to allow for binding)
3.1. Page Numbering:
Page numbers should be placed at the top right corner of the
page.
Number the pages consecutively with Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, )
in the text.
Use lower case Roman numerals ( i, ii, iii, refer APPENDIX A for
guideline) for the
preliminary pages (beginning with the Title Page and ending
atNomenclature/Abbreviations and Terminology).
Page number should NOT BE SHOWN on the first page of the
preliminary (Title
Page) and the first page of each chapter ( e.g. Chapter I ).
NOTE THAT : ALL TITLES except title of the report, references
and appendices MUST
BE TYPED 50 MM FROM THE TOP EDGE OF THE PAPER.
See SAMPLE PAGE 1 for a sample on page set-up
See SAMPLE PAGE 2 for a sample on chapter heading
See SAMPLE PAGE 3 for a sample of the text following the
chapter.
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3.2. Spacing and Typing:
The report must be typed DOUBLE SPACING on quality A4, 80gm
papers.
Single spacing is permitted for Declaration, Dedication,
Acknowledgments,
Abstract, Table of Contents, List of Tables and Illustrations,
Footnotes and
References.
3.3. Paragraphing
No indentation is necessary when starting a new paragraph.
Separation of paragraphs is effected through 1 line (double)
spacing.
4. ORDER OF SECTIONS OF THE REPORT:
The contents of the report are ordered according to the
following sections:
TITLE PAGE
DECLARATION
APPROVAL SHEET
DEDICATION (OPTIONAL)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACTTABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
ABBREVIATIONS/TERMINOLOGIES
BODY OF THE REPORT
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
4. Front Page - Cover page
This page must contain department name, project title, student
name and year
submitted.
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SAMPLE PAGE 3: TITLE PAGE OF REPORT
( left margin 38 mm, right margin 25 mm )
Republic of Yemen
University of Aden
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Electronics & Communication
Engineering
Logo of the
University
Logo of the
Faculty
60 mm
TITLE OF PROJECT TITLE
OF PROJECT TITLE OF
PROJECT
By
Student Name Reg. No.:
Student Name Reg. No.:
Student Name Reg. No.:
Acadmic year: 2013-2014
40 mm
A report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the award
of the degree of Bachelor of Enigineering (Electronics &
Communication)
Pro ect Su ervisor:Dr.
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Page ii - Declaration of Submission of Report
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( left margin 38 mm, right margin 25 mm )
(Sign by the Student)
Page iii - Approval Sheet
SAMPLE PAGE 4: REPORT DECLARATION
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SAMPLE PAGE 5: APPROVAL SHEET
( left margin 38 mm, right margin 25 mm )(Sign By
superviser)
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Page iv - Dedication (opt ional )
Page v- Acknowledgments (opt ional )
Page vi - Abstract
It should not be more than one pageand the this page contains
the
synopsis of the report. Its length is normally between 150 and
250 words
and it must contain the following information:
1. The aims and objectives of the research project
2. Research methodology such as methods, techniques and
their
application
3. New findings such as improved solutions, invention, new
theory, interpretation or accurate reevaluation of old ideas
or
concepts Somebody unfamiliar with your project should have a
good idea of what it's about having read the abstract alone
and will know whether it will be of interest to them.
SAMPLE PAGE 6: ABSTRACT SHEET
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( left margin 38 mm, right margin 25 mm )
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Page vii- Table of Contents
Page viii - List of Tables
Page ix - List of Figures
Page x:
6. Table and Figures:
- All table and figures need to be numbered according to
chapters.
For example, the second table in chapter one should be numbered
as
Table 1.2.and so on for the figures.
- Must fit within the margins of a project
6.1. Format for figures:- The title of the figure is placed
below the figure using a font size of
(12pt) sizeand also it must to be of good quality.
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SAMPLE PAGE 7: TABLE OF CONTENTS
( left margin 38 mm, right margin 25 mm )
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