DEFENSE COPY

The "defense" copy is a basis for the questioning of the candidate. As such, all parts (Table of Contents, List of Figures, List of Tables, all data, appendixes, and References) that are part of the document must be included as they will appear in final form. All pages must be numbered appropriately. Although it is assumed that changes in the final copy may result from the oral defense, the defense copy should be in as complete and final form as possible, including content, grammar, style, and format of the manuscript.

A copy of the completed thesis or dissertation must be submitted to the examining committee at least 10 working days before the oral defense. For dissertations, the document must be submitted to committee members at least 10 working days prior to the pre-oral defense meeting.