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An introduction, which provides general background (please be succinct!), and rationalizes why you did your work. Data chapters, which describe your tangible contribution(s) to the field. And a discussion, which speculates on how your work will shape future advances.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with a writing coach! And other great resources available through <a class=\"external-link\" title=\"The writing center\" href=\"http:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the writing center<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For each chapter you should have an acknowledgement page that describes work or materials contributed by others.<\/li>\n<li>This website: <a href=\"http:\/\/gradschool.unc.edu\/etdguide\/\">http:\/\/gradschool.unc.edu\/etdguide\/<\/a> contains thesis and dissertation formatting guidelines. They specify such details as page margins, font sizes, and how to submit an electronic copy of your dissertation. 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