A manual for the preparation of

Master’s thesis

Research Management Cell (RMC)

Nepal Engineering College – Center for Postgraduate Studies (nec-CPS)
Nepal Engineering College
Pokhara University
Introduction
Creation of research is an integral part of the all the degree being offered in Nepal
Engineering College – Center for Postgraduate Studies (nec-CPS), Pokhara University.
This includes building the capacity of the graduates to design significant and original
research problems. Students should also acquire the literary skills necessary to conduct
and communicate that research to other scholars as well as the concerned stakeholders.
nec-CPS considers the preparation of a thesis as an important avenue through which these
skills are acquired. This manual is a guide for the preparation of an acceptable thesis
manuscript. Moreover, this manual aims at maintaining uniformity in the theses being
submitted in nec-CPS. Hence, all the students are advised to strictly follow the
guidelines right from the submission of thesis draft for pre-defense. The research
committee has all the rights to reject the manuscript upon a failure of students to follow
the guidelines described in this manual.

Formatting and requirements (except cover page, and title page)

1. Length of thesis: There is no limitation to the length of the thesis. It depends
entirely on the theme of the research work. It is necessary to consult with the
thesis supervisor for the comprehensiveness of text, its flow and logics. Always
incorporate only the important contexts do not include the unreasonable and
unnecessary text.
2. Language: English
3. Paper specifications
a. Color: White
b. Size: 21 cm x 29.7 cm (A4)
4. Typing
a. Left margin: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
b. Right margin: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
c. Top margin: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
d. Bottom margin: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
e. Spacing: Single line spacing
f. Side: Front (Single side)
g. Font size: 12 (can be adjusted in tables and figures so
that one table/figure can fit in one page)
h. Font type: Times New Roman (even in tables and
figures)
i. Font style: Regular
j. Font color: Black
k. Breaking a word in two lines: Not allowed
l. Corrections with fluid: Not allowed
m. Overwriting: Not allowed
n. Typing machine: Computer
o. Printing quality: Laser
It is highly recommended to give consistency in the thesis writing. This gives an impression
of good writing skills. It is suggested to use regular Times New Roman with font size of 12
with single line spacing. Make the font bold wherever necessary as prescribed in the format.

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Order and content of thesis

A. Pretext (Preliminary pages) – It should contain following headings:

1. Cover page: This page should give information about title of the thesis, name of
author, name of the institute, and month and year of thesis completion. For the
convenience to easily locate the thesis while staked, information on title, author
and year of graduation must appear in the side of bound thesis. Information on
font type, font size, font color, page margin and spacing between the lines is
provided in the sample supplied as Appendix 1 and 2.
2. Title page: Pagination should start from this page, but should not appear in the
page. All the information regarding this page can be seen in the sample supplied
as Appendix 3.
3. Dedication (Optional): This is an optional page. Dedication should be brief and
centered from all the ends on the page. No heading is used in the dedication page
and number of this page should be “ii”. Dedication is not listed in the “Table of
contents”. (See Appendix 4).
4. Abstract: Abstract is compulsory. In the case there is dedication, pagination of
this page would be “iii” otherwise it should be “ii”. The heading ABSTRACT, in
capital letters and bold should be centered between the left and right margins,
without punctuating or underlining. Four blank spaces should be maintained
before starting the paragraph See Appendix 5). The standard page margin should
be maintained as given below in the Box 1.
Box 1.
Paper: A4, white
Font: Times New Roman with the standard font size of 12 except in few cases
indicated in the sample pages.
Page Margin: (Except for cover page and title page)
Left: 1.5 inches Top: 1 inch
Right: 1 inch Bottom: 1.25 inches
Spacing: Single spacing. Put spacing between the paragraphs.
Pagination: These pretext (preliminary) pages should be numbered consecutively in
the lowercase of roman numerals. Page number should start from the title page (not
the cover page) but should not appear. It should appear only from Dedication page if it
is there otherwise should appear from Abstract page.

Abstract should present a succinct account of your work. It should contain a

statement of the research problem, methods, results, discussions, conclusions and
recommendation, but in brief limited within a page or two pages. Hence, be a
concise reflection of the entire study so that it functions chiefly as a guide for
students and scholars surveying research in their field. It should be written in

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 simple English. Internal heading, citation(s), mathematical formula(s),
diagrams/figure(s), table(s), and other illustrative material(s) must be avoided in
ABSTRACT.
5. Declaration: This section of thesis declares that your study is based on the
original research works, and related works on the topic being used in the thesis is
duly acknowledged through proper citation and referencing. In addition, this
section is also meant for taking responsibility by the student for any error and
authenticity of the data used in the thesis (See Appendix 6).
6. Recommendation: This is the recommendation to be made by the supervisor. It
mentions that you have prepared and submitted the thesis through the supervision
of your supervisor (See Appendix 7). By signing this page, nec-CPS expects that
your supervisor assures the quality of your thesis to be sufficient enough to meet
the requirement set by the college.
7. Certificate: This page certifies that you have successfully completed the thesis
work and eligible for acceptance. This page is to be signed by the external
examiner, supervisor (if there is co-supervisor, signed by co-supervisor as well)
and director of nec-CPS (See Appendix 8).
8. Acknowledgements: This is the section of the thesis to express gratitude to all the
individuals or the institutions that helped you to successfully conduct your
research. Usually, supervisor and co-supervisor are acknowledged first followed
by funding agencies. Similarly, professors, classmates/friends, staffs of the
college/institutions, from whom you received guidance/suggestions/support,
should also be acknowledged. In the case you have conducted field survey;
respondents should be acknowledged for their precious time consumed during the
field survey as well as the valuable information. You can also acknowledge your
family member for their patience, support; dream whatsoever (See Appendix 9).
This is a matter of courtesy but don’t overdo it.
9. Table of contents (with title and page references): This page provides
information to the readers about the composition of the whole thesis as well as
location of different sections and sub-sections in the thesis. Hence, this section of
the thesis should include the chapter, section and sub-section headings with
appropriate page reference (See Appendix 10). It should be placed next to the
acknowledgements sheet. Use of functions available in Microsoft Office Word
will help to create Table of contents more easily.
10. List of tables (with titles and page references): This page provides information
to the readers about the details of the tables provided in the thesis along with their
location (page numbers). Numbering of tables should reflect on which chapter the
table belongs to (See Appendix 11). Use of functions available in Microsoft
Office Word will help to create List of tables more easily.
11. List of figures (with titles and page references): This page provides information
to the readers about the details of the figures provided in the thesis along with
their location (page numbers). Numbering of figures should reflect on which

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 chapter the figure belongs to (See Appendix 12). Use of functions available in
Microsoft Office Word will help to create List of figures more easily.
12. List of plates/pictures (with titles and page references): This page provides
information to the readers about the details of the plates/pictures provided in the
thesis along with their location (page numbers). Numbering of plates/pictures
should reflect on which chapter the plate/picture belongs to (See Appendix 13).
Use of functions available in Microsoft Office Word will help to create List of
plates/pictures more easily.
13. List of appendices (with titles and page references): This page provides
information to the readers about the details of the appendices provided in the
thesis along with their location (page numbers). Its numbering can be done in
normal sequence (See Appendix 14). Use of functions available in Microsoft
Office Word will help to create List of appendices more easily.
14. Abbreviations/Acronyms: This section provides the list of abbreviation and
acronyms used in the thesis along with their details. It should be presented in
alphabetical order (See Appendix 15).

B. Text: It is a main body of the thesis dealing particularly with Chapters starting from
INTRODUCTION followed by LITERATURE REVIEW, METHODOLOGY,
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS and CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS. Heading of all the chapters should be uppercase (ALL
CAPS).
1. INTRODUCTION: This chapter should discuss the background of the research
issues being dealt, statement of the problem, research questions, research
objectives, significance of the study, and scope and limitation of the study.
Introduction must revolve around the research issue to be dealt by the thesis.
i. 1.1 Background: Brief background of the issues should be discussed under
the background section. It should be done in the form of brief literature
review of related literatures, which is essential to build statement of the
problem, research question, and research objectives in the later part of
INTRODUCTION chapter.
ii. 1.2 Statement of the problem: This section must indicate what the problem
is, why and how it is a problem. Similarly, necessity to conduct the research
should also be discussed. It should be supported by statistics or evidences.
This section should be well connected with background section and as brief
as possible.
iii. 1.3 Research questions: Based on the statement of the problem research
question should be formulated. Research questions should clearly state what
answers the thesis research is looking for?
iv. 1.4 Research objectives: This section should clearly mention what you
want to achieve from the thesis research. Usually objective is presented as
general objective and specific objectives. The General objective of thesis

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 research should be only one and should be in line with the title. To meet the
general objective, several specific objectives could be set. General
objectives should be in line with research questions and are more or less
equal in numbers of research questions.
v. 1.5 Significance of the study: Who will be benefited and how will they be
benefited should be discussed under this section of INTRODUCTION
chapter.
vi. 1.6 Scope and limitation of the study: Under the scope of the study, the
focus of the study either a geographical area or target group/population or
research areas should be discussed. Similarly, the expected challenges in the
study that may limit authenticity of the study should be discussed under the
study.
2. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW: Literature review is basically a survey of
published materials on the topic of the interest authored by accredited scholars
and researchers. It is quite important to uncover what is already known in the
body of knowledge prior to initiating any research (Hart, 1998). Hence, it is a
crucial endeavor for any academic research in theoretical and conceptual progress
(Shaw, 1995; Webster and Watson, 2002). Thus, it helps to situate your research
in the context of what is already known about the topic and find the gap that your
research will bridge.
3. 3. METHODOLOGY: This chapter includes the discussion about the way you
conducted your thesis research in order to meet the objectives. Selected
methodology should be discussed in details along with the justification of
selecting the methodology. It should include research design (historical research,
experimental research, field research, survey research), research approaches
(qualitative, quantitative), study area, study population, sample selection (sample
selection methods), sample size, methods of data collection (Key Informant
Interview, Focused Group Discussion, Questionnaire schedule, observation) and
data analysis.
4. 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: This section should present the findings of
the study in logical sequences in line with the specific objectives. The causal
factors behind the findings should be discussed in relation to other variables under
consideration in the study based on Focused Group Discussion (FGD), Key
Informant Interview (KII) or literature reviews.
5. 5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Conclusion is integration of
various issues covered in the body of the text. It should discuss the meaning of all
of it. Conclusion includes noting any implications resulting from the discussing
and making policy recommendation as well as the need for further research.
Hence, the conclusion should be a logical ending to what has been previously
been discussed. It must pull together all parts of the argument and refer the reader
back to the focus you have outlined in your introduction and to the central topic.
Never present any new information in this section. Thus, conclusion and
recommendation of the study must be limited within the scope of the thesis

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 research. It should be based only on the findings of the study and unnecessary
general conclusion and recommended must be avoided.
6. REFERENCE: You often need to provide evidence and support your arguments
while writing the thesis. This needs to be done by referring to earlier publications
such as journals, books, reports, theses and other materials from the internet.
Hence, referencing is to give credit to the authors or organizations for using their
work in your thesis. It provides the reader with evidence of the breadth and depth
of your reading and enables them to locate the references easily. It is also
necessary to avoid being accused of plagiarism (Box 2), which is an academic
offense and can have a negative impact on the evaluation of your thesis.

Box 2. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work as your own, deliberately or even by
mistake. It could be using text, data, or image not only in your thesis but also in the major
projects, assignments, or presentations.
Plagiarism includes:
 copying other’s work with or without permission
 using an assignment from different source
 cutting and pasting text or images into your own work without referencing the
sources
 quoting or putting the work of others into your own words without referencing the
sources
(Source: Anglia Ruskin University, 2013)

The followings are the rules for references

It is strongly recommended to follow the Harvard Style of Referencing for the thesis
submitted to nec-CPS http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm.
Text citation:
When making reference to an author's work in the text, their name is followed by the year of publication
of their work. For instance,
In general, when writing for a professional publication, it is good practice to make reference
to other relevant published work. This view has been supported in the work of Cormack
(1994).
Where, mentioning a particular part of the work, and making direct reference to this, a page reference
should be included. For instance,
Cormack (1994, pp.32-33) states that "when … works".
In the case of two joint authors, the surnames of both shall be written. Here, be careful about using
ampersand “&”. For instance,
...works (Poudel & Shrestha, 2013). or
Poudel and Shrestha (2013) states that “when… works”.
In the case of three or more authors, only the first author should be used followed by ‘et al.’ meaning
‘and others’. For instance,
Joshi, et al. (2012) found that the majority… or
Recent research has found that the majority of… (Joshi, et al., 2012).
In the case of two or more works are cited, They are all cited as follows;
Jones (1946) and Smith (1948) have both shown… . or

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 Further research in the late forties (Jones, 1946; Smith, 1948; Just & Pope 1978) lead to
major…
In the case of works of the same author in same year. They should be distinguished by alphabet
supplemented in the year of publication. For instance
Jones (1948a) and Jones (1948b) have both shown… . or
Further research in the late forties (Jones, 1948a; Jones, 1948b; Just & Pope 1978) lead to
the… .

In the Reference:
All the works cited in the text should be listed alphabetically by author or authorship,
regardless of the format (whether books, website, or journal articles etc.). In the case of
several works from one author or source they should be listed together but in date order
with the earliest work listed first. The list should be in the following form;

Journal articles:
Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal [in italic], Volume number
(Issue/Part number), Page numbers.
Example:
Dev, S. K., 2009. Construction of Matsapha International Airport in Swaziland, southern
Africa and its effect on environmental and social ecology. SCITECH Nepal, 11 (2),
pp.3-6.
Das, D. K., and Dhami, D. B., 2009. Challenges for management to implement e-
governance in Nepal. SCITECH Nepal, 11 (2), pp.24-28.
Hamill, C., 1999. Academic essay writing in the first person: a guide for undergraduates.
Nursing Standard, [Online] 13 (44), pp. 38-40. Available at:
http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/ejournals/333 Accessed 12 June 2005].

Books: Use the title page, not the book cover, for the reference details. The required
elements for a book reference are:
Author, Initials., Year. Title of book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
Redman, P., 2006. Good essay writing: a social sciences guide. 3rd ed. London: Open
University in association with Sage. [Book with single author]
Barker, R., Kirk, J., and Munday, R. J., 1988. Narrative analysis. 3rd ed. Bloomington:
Indiana University Press. [Book with three authors]
Grace, B. et al., 1988. A history of the world. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
[Book with four or more authors]
Allouche, J. ed., 2006. Corporate social responsibility, Volume 1: concepts, accountability
and reporting. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. [Edited book]
Samson, C., 1970. Problems of information studies in history. In: S. Stone, ed. 1980.
Humanities information research. Sheffield: CRUS, pp.44-68. [Chapter of edited book]
Theses and dissertations:
Author, Initials., Year. Title of dissertation [in italic]. Level. Official name of University.
Example:
Gurung, M. B., 2013. Analysis of labor based environment friendly (LEP) approach in the
construction of rural road in Nepal. M.Sc. Nepal Engineering College-Center for Postgraduate
Studies (nec-CPS), Pokhara University.
Dhakal, B. K., 2012. Assessment of governance practices in buffer zone management program of
Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. M.Sc. nec-CPS [If already provided the details in earlier
reference you can use abbreviation], Pokhara University.

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 Sharma, S., 2013. Analysis of the provisions under the Gandak treaty and the associated local
movement. M.Sc. nec-CPS, Pokhara University.
Corporate author:
Organization., Year. Full title of report [in italic]. Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
CBS. 2012. National population and housing census 2011. Kathmandu, Nepal: Central Bureau of
Statistics (CBS).
UNDP. 2012. UNDP annual report 2011. Kathmandu, Nepal: United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP).
CBS. 2012. National population and housing census 2011. [Online] Kathmandu, Nepal: Central
Bureau of Statistics (CBS): Available at: http://cbs.gov.np/wp-
content/uploads/2012/11/National%20Report.pdf [Assessed on July 2, 2013].
Conference paper:
Author, Initials., Year. Full title of conference paper. In: followed by the editor or name of
organization, Full title of the conference [in italic]. Location, Date. Place of publication: Publisher.
Example:
Brown, J., 2005. Evaluating surveys of transparent governance. In: UNDESA (United Nations
Department of Economic and Social Affairs), 6th Global forum on reinventing government:
towards participatory and transparent governance. Seoul, Republic of Korea 24-27 May 2005.
New York: United Nations.

C. Post-text: Post-text covers the sections of the thesis that comes after the
REFERENCE and includes an appendix/appendices and biographical sketch of the
authors.
1. Appendix: Appendix is additional information apart from the main text that is
attached to the end of the thesis. It is basically supplementary in nature and is not
stand alone. The main purpose of an appendix is to further explain and clarify the
matter, which otherwise cannot be placed as a main text through there is reference
to it in the main text. This provides greater details and visual examples for better
understanding of the main text in the form of text, graph, or picture.
2. Biographical sketch: Brief details of the authors should be provided under this
section. In includes, personal information, contact information,

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 2 inches
Appendix 1. Sample of cover page top margin

Cover: Hard cover

Color: Green for NRM and IWRM, and
Black for CM and TEAM Master’s thesis
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 14 bold 3 blank
Font color: Golden line spaces
Title should be in
Environmental Valuation in Nepal Sentence Case

1.5 inches
1 inch right
left margin 10 blank
margin
line spaces

Name per
Ajaya Keshar Pandit university records

10 blank
line spaces

Nepal Engineering College – Center for Postgraduate Studies

Pokhara University
Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, Nepal
3 blank
line spaces

Month and year of thesis completion June, 2013

No pagination
1.25 inches (should not be a page number)
bottom margin
Appendix 2. Sample of side print

Environmental Valuation in Nepal

Font size can be adjusted to fit the space but should be

bold, non italic and without underline
Color: Golden
Ajaya Keshar Pandit
2013

Year of thesis completion

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 2 inches
top margin

Appendix 3. Sample of title page

Title should be in
Environmental Valuation in Nepal
Sentence Case and bold

6 blank
line spaces

by
1 blank line space
Ajaya Keshar Pandit Name as per university records and
font should be bold
(Class Roll Number) Student ID number should be non bold

1.5 inches
1 inch right
left margin
margin
10 blank
line spaces

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in (Name of degree) awarded by
Pokhara University

8 blank
line spaces

Nepal Engineering College – Center for Postgraduate Studies

Pokhara University
Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, Nepal
4 blank
line spaces

June, 2013 Month and year of thesis completion

Pagination starts from this

1.25 inches
page but should be hidden
bottom margin
Appendix 4. Sample of Dedication page

Dedication

I would like to dedicate this thesis to…..

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Appendix 5. Sample of Abstract

ABSTRACT
4 blank line space

Abstract is compulsory. In the case there is dedication, pagination of this page would be
“iii” otherwise it should be “ii”. The heading ABSTRACT, in capital letters and bold
should be centered between the left and right margins, without punctuating or underlining.
Four blank spaces should be maintained before starting the paragraph. Standard page
margin should be maintained as given below in the Box 1.
1 blank line space between the paragraphs.
Abstract should present a succinct account of your work.
It is It should contain
applicable a statement
throughout the text of
the research problem, methods, results, discussions, conclusions and recommendation,
but in brief limited within a page or two pages. It should be in simple English. Internal
heading, citation(s), mathematical formula(s), diagrams/figure(s), table(s), and other
illustrative material(s) must be avoided in ABSTRACT.

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Appendix 6. Sample of declaration

Declaration
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

I hereby declare that this study entitled [Put title of the thesis here in bold…] is based
on my original research work. Related works on the topic by other researchers have been
duly acknowledged. I owe all the liabilities relating to the accuracy and authenticity of
the data and any other information included hereunder.

6 blank
line spaces

Signature
Name of the student:
Date:

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Appendix 7. Sample of recommendation

Recommendation
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

This is to certify that this thesis entitled [Put the title of the thesis here in bold…]
prepared and submitted by [Put name of the student here in bold], in partial fulfillment
of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in [Put the major either
Interdisciplinary Water Resource Management/Construction Management/Natural
Resource Management/Transportation Engineering and Management] awarded by
Pokhara University, has been completed under my supervision. I recommend the same
for acceptance by Pokhara University.

6 blank
line spaces

Signature
Name of the supervisor:
Organization:
Designation:
Date:

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Appendix 8. Sample of certificate

Certificate
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

This thesis entitled [Put the title of the thesis here in bold…] prepared and submitted
by [Put name of the student here in bold] has been examined by us and is accepted for
the award of the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in [Put name of the program] by
Pokhara University.

4 blank
line spaces
[Name of the external examiner in Bold] [Signature] [Date signed]
External examiner
3 blank
line spaces
[Name of the thesis supervisor] [Signature] [Date signed]
Supervisor
3 blank
line spaces
[Name of the thesis co-supervisor] [Signature] [Date signed]
Co-supervisor (If applicable)
3 blank
line spaces

[Name of nec-CPS director] [Signature] [Date signed]

Director
Nepal Engineering College – Center for Postgraduate Studies

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Appendix 9. Sample of acknowledgements

Acknowledgements
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

Show your big heart to thank and acknowledge all the personnel and institutions who
have provided their valuable time and input to make your research work a reality. Try to
include all those who have been engaged in your directly or indirectly. Make it within a
page.

[Put your name]

[Put your Class Roll Number]

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 Appendix 10. Sample of Table of contents

Table of contents
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

Title (Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold) Page

Abstract iii
Declaration iv
Recommendation v
Certificate vi
Acknowledgements vii
Table of contents viii
List of tables ix
List of figures x
List of plates/pictures xi
Use space between Abbreviation and acronyms xii
heading of the
chapters
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION 1
Use space to Section 1.1 Background 1
distinguish between
chapter, section and
Sub-section 1.1.1 3
sub-section Sub-section 1.1.2
Section 1.2 Statement of problem 5
Fonts:
Times New Roman Section 1.3 Research questions 7
12 Pts, Normal type Section 1.4 Research objectives 7
(Uppercase for
Chapter headings) Section 1.5 Significance of study 8
Section 1.6 Scope and limitations 9

Chapter 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
Section 2.1
Sub-section 2.1.1
Sub-section 2.1.2
Section 2.2
Sub-section 2.2.1
Sub-section 2.2.2

Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
Section 3.1 Study area
Sub-section 3.1.1
Sub-section 3.1.2
Section 3.2 Data collection
Sub-section 3.2.1

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 Sub-section 3.2.2
Section 3.3 Data analysis
Sub-section 3.3.1
Sub-section 3.3.2

Chapter 4
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Chapter 5
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES 92

APPENDICES 100

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 110

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Appendix 11. Sample of List of tables

List of tables
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

Title (Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold) Page

Table 1.1 Population growth rate of Nepal 5
Table 2.1 Sales of cement in Nepal from 1978-2013 26
Table 4.1 Distribution of sample by socioeconomic variables 45
Table 4.2 Possession of house by house type 48
Table 4.3 Relation of income with possession of different types of house 53
Table title should be Left
aligned, Times New Roman, 12
Pts, Normal, Single line spacing

Here, table number reflects distribution of tables among the chapters. For instance, Table 1.1
means table located in chapter 1. Similarly, Table 2.1 is table located in chapter 2 and Table
4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 are the tables located in Chapter 4. Table 4.1 is the first table of Chapter 4, and
consequently 4.3 is the third table in Chapter 4. Similar, number applies for List of figures, and
List of plates/pictures.

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Appendix 12. Sample of List of figures

List of figures
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

Title (Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold) Page

Figure 1.1 Population growth rate of Nepal 5
Figure 2.1 Sales of cement in Nepal from 1978-2013 26
Figure 4.1 Distribution of sample by socioeconomic variables 45
Figure 4.2 Possession of house by house type 48
Figure 4.3 Relation of income with possession of different types of house 53
Figure title should be Left aligned,
Times New Roman, 12 Pts,
Normal, Single line spacing

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Appendix 13. Sample of List of plates/pictures

List of plates/pictures
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

Title (Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold) Page

Plate 1.1 Population growth rate of Nepal 5
Plate 2.1 Sales of cement in Nepal from 1978-2013 26
Plate 4.1 Distribution of sample by socioeconomic variables 45
Plate 4.2 Possession of house by house type 48
Plate 4.3 Relation of income with possession of different types of house 53
Plate title should be Left aligned,
Times New Roman, 12 Pts,
Normal, Single line spacing

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Appendix 14. Sample of List of Appendices

List of appendices
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

Title (Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold) Page

Appendix 1. Population growth rate of Nepal 100
Appendix 2. Sales of cement in Nepal from 1978-2013 101
Appendix 3. Distribution of sample by socioeconomic variables 101
Appendix 4. Possession of house by house type 102
Appendix 5. Relation of income with possession of different types of house 103

Numbering can be done in normal

sequence. Appendix title should be
Left aligned, Times New Roman,
12 Pts, Normal, Single line spacing

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Appendix 14. Sample of Abbreviation/Acronyms

Abbreviation/Acronyms
(Times New Roman, 12 Pts, Normal, Bold)
4 blank
line spaces

CO2 Carbon dioxide

CPS Center for Postgraduate Studies
Ha. Hectare
M3 Meter cube (Cubic meter)
nec Nepal Engineering College
PU Pokhara University
Sq.ft. Square feet
UNDP United Nations Development Programme

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