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2.1.4 Acknowledgements
Most research reports, dissertations or theses include a message to convey
appreciation to those who have been involved and provided their assistance directly or
indirectly in the preparation of the study.

This is optional and should not exceed a single page, which is numbered in Roman
numeral accordingly.

2.1.5 Table of Contents
The Table of Contents lists the chapters, topics and sub-topics together with their page
numbers. Sub-topics and topics should be labelled according to the chapter, for
example:

CHAPTER 1: TITLE
1.1 Topic 1
1.1.1 Sub-topic 1

CHAPTER 2: TITLE
2.1 Topic 1
2.1.1 Sub-topic 1

This numbering system provides a clear picture of the relationship between chapters
and topics and shows how they are connected.

2.1.6 List of Figures
This list contains the titles of figures, together with their page numbers, which are found
throughout the text. For example, figures in Chapter 1 are numbered sequentially:
Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2 and so on.

2.1.7 List of Tables
This list contains the titles of tables, together with their page numbers, which are listed
in the text. The numbering system is according to chapter, for e.g.: tables in Chapter 1
are numbered sequentially: Table 1.1, Table 1.2 and so on.

2.1.8 List of Symbols and Abbreviations
The symbols, abbreviations, nomenclature and terminology that are used in the text
must be listed down accordingly.

For further information on spelling and abbreviations, candidates are advised to refer to
the latest edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary published by Oxford
University Press.

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