This template follows the structure of a thesis or dissertation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and includes a proposal document. The title page reads as a dissertation proposal for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, followed by a table of contents with sections on problem statement, background, justification, literature review, methodology, schedule and references. Separate folders hold front matter, four chapters, two appendices and a vita. It uses natbib and the Times font. The author notes it is a guideline, so check the current graduate school guide.
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