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RESEARCH DELIVERABLES

Thesis Submission For Examination

Thesis Submission for Examination

Candidate are advised to take into consideration the inputs from the
Thesis Seminar before finalising the thesis that is going to be submitted
for examination.

The submitted thesis must follow the format of thesis set by the

University and the submission must be made complete with the
Submission of Thesis for Examination form with verification by

supervisor(s). The word count for minimum is 60,000 words and
maximum is 100,000 words (footnotes, references, appendixes, tables
and figures are excluded) and plagiarism report must not exceed 20

percent. Candidate who do not fulfil the required minimum or maximum
word limit shall apply with justifications for an exemption and must obtain

an approval from the Faculty at least one (1) month before the date of
submission of his/her thesis for examination. The thesis title must be
made sure to be in accordance with the title approved by the Faculty.

The thesis must reflect original and significant research in the candidate's

chosen field. It must meet high standards of scholarship as well as
contribute to the body of knowledge in that field.

For the thesis submission for examination, candidate must submit five (5)

printed soft bound copies to UMGSB Office and soft copy through MAYA
Portal. The thesis must be checked and declared by the supervisor(s),
through the Head of Department/Deputy Dean/Deputy Director for

examination.

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