GUIDELINES FOR WRITING

BACHELOR'S GRADUATION
PROJECTS
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Description

The purpose of the graduation project is to assure that the student is able to apply,
analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge
and understanding. It is the responsibility of each student to fulfill the requirements set
forth in this document. The project supervisor shall provide guidance and direction in
the fulfillment of these responsibilities.

Projects may be undertaken by individual students or groups, but presentations shall be

given on an individual basis. Also, all students must complete individual paperwork
and materials.

Graduation Project should be submitted in 3 copies to the department and one addition
copy to faculty library.

Performance Objectives

Following are the core objectives of the Graduation Project enabling students to aim
the standards and the formal Faculty Graduation Project Requirement:

Students will understand

 The complex and interdisciplinary nature of real work.
 The links between classroom knowledge and skills, personal goals, career goals,
and real work.
 The importance of research, planning, and evaluation in productive work.

Students will know

 The steps in project planning and development.
 How to manage their own time and work.
 How to modify and adjust planning and actions to complete the project.

Students will be able to

 Write a proposal.
 Conduct research using primary and secondary sources.
 Complete a project in a timely and organized manner.
 Give an oral presentation using appropriate audio/visual aids.
 Work with others or for a client as needed and/or appropriate.

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Assessment of the Project

Projects will be evaluated by Graduation Project Committee. The overall Project grade
counts for 100% credit and becomes a part of a student’s permanent academic record
and GPA. 40% of it evaluated by project supervisor, and the 60% is evaluated by
committee.

Arrangement of the Project

Each project must be arranged in the following order. Italicized pages are optional.

1. Title Page: (Sample A) Include this page in the pretext page count, but do not
place a page number on it.

2. Copyright Page: (Sample B) Include this page in the pretext page count, but
do not place a page number on it.

3. Signature Page: (Sample C) includes this page in the pretext page count, but
do not place a page number on it.

4. Dedication: Include this page in the pretext page count, but do not place a page
number on it.

5. Acknowledgements and/or Preface. Begin placing pretext lowercase Roman

numerals at the bottom of this page, counting all preceding pretext material
except for the copyright page. Page numbers are centered one inch from the
bottom of the page.

6. Abstract (Sample D) Continue pretext page numbering with lowercase Roman

numerals.

7. Table of Contents. Continue pretext page numbering with lowercase Roman

numerals.

8. List of Tables. Continue pretext page numbering with lowercase Roman

numerals.

9. List of Figures. Continue pretext page numbering with lowercase Roman

numerals.

10. List of Illustrations/Maps/Slides. Continue pretext page numbering with

lowercase Roman numerals.

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11. Text. All pages from the first page of text through the end are numbered
consecutively in Arabic numerals, beginning with Arabic numeral “1” on the
first page of the project text.

12. Appendix. Continue page numbering with Arabic numerals.

13. Glossary. It can be placed after the Table of Contents in the area with the Lists
of Tables, List of Figures, etc. Continue page numbering with Arabic numerals
or before the bibliography.

14. Bibliography. Other possible titles are “References” or “Works Cited.”

Continue page numbering with Arabic numerals. The bibliography is the last
page of the thesis or report and the last page listed on the Table of Contents.

Page Format & Layout

1. Font
A single font must be used throughout the project, the only exceptions being in tables,
graphs, and appendices. Headings may be bolded and no more than 2 points larger than
the rest of the text.
FONT SIZE OF TEXT: 12 / FONT SIZE OF TITLE: 14

2. Margins
All theses and reports must have consistent margins of at least 2.54 inches at the top &
bottom, 3.18 inches at the left & right of the page.

3. Spacing
The thesis or report must be 1.5-spaced. Single spacing may be used only in the Table
of Contents, footnotes and endnotes, charts, graphs, tables, quotations, captions,
glossary, appendices, and bibliography.

4. Numbering of Pages
Beginning with the first page of the Acknowledgements or Preface, if used, all
preliminary pages preceding the actual text must be numbered in lowercase Roman
numerals; e.g., iii, iv, v, etc.

5. Tables and Illustrations

Pages carrying illustrative material must be given page numbers appropriate to their
place in the document. Illustrative material may not be inserted after the document has
been numbered and given numbers such as “10a.”

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All tables, figures, illustrations, and other types of examples included and referenced in
the text of the dissertation should be numbered for identification. There should be no
duplication of these numbers; i.e., no two tables should be assigned the same number.

Figures may be numbered in one of two ways:

Consecutively throughout the document (Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, etc.), or double-
numbered so that illustrations’ numbers reflect their locations in the document (Figure
9.3 is the third figure in Chapter 9, or Figure A2 is the second figure in Appendix A.)

6. Table of Contents
Table of Contents entries are generally double-spaced. However, chapter titles and
subheadings, when more than one line long, should be indented at the second line and
single-spaced. For example:
Chapter One:
Title…………………………………………………….……………………………...1
Chapter Two:
Title………………………………...……………………..……………….…………23
Subheading
Title …………………………………………………….………………………….24

7. Reference
The reference, section must always appear at the end of the thesis or report, even in
theses where chapter end notes have been used.

Author/Editor (if it is an editor always put (ed.) after the name)

(Year of publication)
Title (this should be in italics)
Series title and number (if part of a series)
Edition (if not the first edition)
Place of publication (if there is more than one place listed, use the first named)
Publisher

Example:

Simons, N. E., Menzies, B. & Matthews, M. (2001) A Short Course in Soil and Rock
Slope Engineering. London, Thomas Telford Publishing.

In-text citation: (Simons, Menzies & Matthews, 2001)

For extra information visit this website:

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/library/subjectsandsupport/referencemanagement/vancou
ver/references

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University of Benghazi Faculty of Engineering

Petroleum Engineering Department

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Spring 2018 – 2019

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University of Benghazi Faculty of Engineering

Petroleum Engineering Department

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Project report submitted to partially fulfill the requirements of

B.Sc. degree in Petroleum Engineering

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Supervisor
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Spring 2018 – 2019

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 CERTIFICATE

The project work entitled:

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Which is being submitted by students

_____________________ 18680

_____________________ 17585

_____________________ 18740
in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of B.Sc. degree in Petroleum
Engineering has been carried out under my supervision and accepted for
presentations/examination.
Date: ……../…….../……….
Supervisor: Signature: ……………………………

Corrected approved copy for records

Date: ……../…….../……….
Supervisor: Ashraf M. Elferjani Signature: ……………………………
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Acknowledgements are written expressions of appreciation for guidance and assistance
received from individuals and institutions.

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ABSTRACT
The abstract is a digest of the entire project paper and should be given the same

careful attention as the main text. It should not include any references. Abbreviations

or acronyms must be preceded by the full terms at the first use. An abstract should

not exceed 200 words. It includes a brief statement of the problem and objectives of

the study, a concise description of the research method and design, a summary of

the major findings including their significance, and conclusions. The abstract must

be written in English language only. Common pitfalls such as spelling errors,

incorrect usage of prepositions and prefixes should be avoided. Scientific terms must

be used accurately and consistently.

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‫الملخص‬

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Contents

No. Title Page

Abstract 1
CHAPTER ONE:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4.1
CHAPTER TWO
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
CHAPTER THREE:
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
CHAPTER FOUR:
4.1
4.2
CHAPTER FIVE:
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.2.1
5.1.2.2
Conclusion
Reference

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

Figure 1.1
Figure 1.2
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
Figure 3.4
Figure 3.5
Figure 3.6
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3

List of Tables
Table Title Page
Table 2.1
Table 4.1
Table 4.2
Table 4.3
Table 4.4
Table 4.5
Table 4.6
Table 4.7

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