Dissertation Forms (2014)

Dissertation Committee Selection and Approval. This form is to be completed by the student in cooperation with the dissertation chair after the student has successfully completed DMIN 620. It is kept in the student’s file in the Doctor of Ministry Office.

Dissertation Committee: Request for Outside Member. This form is to be completed by the student in cooperation with the dissertation chair only if a committee member is requested who is not a full-time Union University faculty member. It may be submitted and approved prior to the “Dissertation Committee Selection and Approval” form.

Dissertation Proposal Approval. This form is to be completed by the student in cooperation with the dissertation chair after the student has successfully completed DMIN 620. It is kept in the student’s file in the Doctor of Ministry Office.

Statement of Clearance from the Institutional Review Board. This form must be submitted for any dissertation involving research on human subjects. It is completed after the student has received clearance from the IRB. It must be submitted prior to the submission of the full dissertation at the beginning of the semester of anticipated graduation.

Request to Schedule the Dissertation Defense. This form must be completed by the dissertation chair and submitted to the Doctor of Ministry Office. Note that the dissertation defense must be completed before the beginning of either fall break or spring break of the semester in which the student expects to graduate.

Format/Appearance Checklist. This three-page document must be completed by the dissertation chair and submitted to the Doctor of Ministry Office prior to or at the same time as the “Request to Schedule the Dissertation Defense” form. See the last page of this checklist for guidelines on the use of outside editorial assistance.

Approval Page. The student must bring at least three originals of this form to the dissertation defense. (More originals may be brought, if the student wishes to have additional copies of the dissertation bound.) This approval page must use the same font and paper as the final copies of the dissertation. An original of the Approval Page will be bound at the front of each original copy of the dissertation.

Permission to Use. This student must submit signed originals of this form as the first content page of every copy of the final dissertation submitted for binding, using the same font and paper as the final copies of the dissertation. An original of the Permission to Use will be bound at the front of each original copy of the dissertation.

Dissertation Physical Specifications. This page is not a form but instead provides important guidelines concerning the physical production of the dissertation. Note that three final copies of the dissertation must be delivered to the Doctor of Ministry Office not later than one week before the graduation date.

Dissertation Committee Selection and Approval

Union UniversitySchool of Theology and Missions

Candidate: [Type your name here]

I certify my intent to serve as the chair of the dissertation committee of the doctoral candidate listed above.

Committee Chair: [Type chair’s name here, followed by his/her degree initials]

Signature:______________________________________ Date:________

Proposed Area of Investigation:[Type your proposed title here]

Chair Notes:

I certify my intent to serve as a member of the dissertation committee of the doctoral candidate named above.

The two persons who have agreed to serve with the chair as committee members are: [Chair: Please fill in the names of the committee members.]

Committee Member: ______________________________________

Committee Member: ______________________________________

D.Min. Program Director Signature:_____________________________ Date:__________

[This form must be returned to the D.Min. Program Director for signature.]

Dissertation Committee: Request for Outside Member

Union UniversitySchool of Theology and Missions

Instructions: This form must be submitted to the Program Director with a copy of the proposed outside committee member’s resume. If approved by the Program Director, the request must then be approved by the Dean’s office. Approval does not guarantee that your proposed committee member will agree to serve on your dissertation committee.

Student Name: Date of Request:

Student’s Doctoral Specialization Area:

Name of Proposed Committee Member:

Title/Position and Place of Employment of Committee Member:

Specialization Area of Outside Committee Member:

Rationale:

DECISION (circle one):

Approved Not Approved

_____________________________________________ _________________Program Director’s Signature Date

_____________________________________________ _________________Dean’s Signature DateSchool of Theology and Missions

Dissertation Proposal Approval

Union UniversitySchool of Theology and Missions

Candidate: [Type your name here]

Proposal Title: [Type your proposal title here]

We have reviewed the dissertation proposal. We approve this dissertation proposal pending any revisions or stipulations included in the Chair Notes below.

Committee Member: [Type committee member’s name here, followed by degree]

Signature:______________________ Date:___________________

Committee Member: [Type committee member’s name here, followed by degree]

Signature:______________________ Date:___________________

I have reviewed the dissertation proposal and personally met with the candidate to hear his/her description and defense of the proposal. I approve this dissertation proposal pending any stipulations included in the Chair Notes below.

Committee Chair: [Type committee chair’s name here, followed by degree]

Signature:_______________________________ Date:_______________

Chair Notes:

D.Min. Program Director Signature:________________________________

[This form must be returned to the D.Min. Program Director for signature.]

Statement of Clearance from the Institutional Review Board

Union UniversitySchool of Theology and Missions

Candidate: [Type your name here]

Proposal title: [Type your proposal title here]

My dissertation requires IRB approval because it involves use of human subjects.__Yes__No (If “No,” then no further action is required. Please sign and submit the form.)

If “Yes,” then the following must be stipulated.

1. I have completed the online training required by IRB.

2. I have filed the necessary paperwork with the IRB, as follows: __ Exempt__ Expedited review__ Full review

3. Date of submission to IRB: [Insert date here]

4. IRB number assigned: [Insert number here]

5. I have received official approval from IRB to proceed with this research

6. Date of IRB approval notification: [Insert date here]

Student signature: __________________________________ Date: ______________________

[Include with this form a printout or photocopy of the approval sent by the IRB. This form must be submitted to the Doctor of Ministry Office before the student submits the dissertation to the advisor at the beginning of the semester of graduation.]

Request to Schedule the Dissertation Defense

Union UniversitySchool of Theology and Missions

We, the undersigned, agree that the following candidate’s dissertation is acceptable for the scheduling of a public defense.

Candidate’s Name: [Type your name here]

Dissertation Title: [Type your dissertation title here]

Committee Chair: [Type committee member’s name here]

Signature:______________________ Date:___________________

Committee Member: [Type committee member’s name here]

Signature:______________________ Date:___________________

Committee Member: [Type committee member’s name here]

Signature:______________________ Date:___________________

DISSERTATION DEFENSE TIME AND LOCATION

Day:_______________ Date ____/____/____ Time: _____:_____

Location:______________________________ Room # _____________

Program Director’s Approval: __________________________ Date: ____/____/____

[The Format/Appearance Checklist with all required signatures must be submitted prior to or with this form. The student must forward to the Program Director and the Dean’s office an electronic copy of a dissertation abstract for use in the announcement of your doctoral defense presentation. The abstract should have the title of the dissertation and the student’s name at the top of the page. The abstract is a summary that must not exceed one page, double-spaced, using the same font and margins as the dissertation.]

Format/Appearance Checklist Union University Dissertations(Bold indicates required pages; italics indicate optional pages.)(The most current edition of Chicago Manual of Style is the style guideline, with the following stipulations for Union University.)

1.________ Order of Preliminary Pageso front flyer (blank)o approval page o statement of permission to use o title pageo copyright pageo dedication pageo acknowledgments page (optional but highly encouraged to include)o abstracto table of contentso list of tables (used only if 5 or more tables) o list of figures (used only if 5 or more figures)o list of abbreviations or symbols (only if needed)

2.________ Format of Preliminary Pages

Approval/Signature Page – title begins 2 inches from top; signatures in black ink; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right, 1.0 inch bottom; not assigned a page number.

Statement of Permission to Use – title in all caps begins 2 inches from top; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right and 1.0 inch bottom; signature in black ink; not assigned a page number

Title Page – (title not underlined or italicized) begins 2 inches from top; contains the statement: A dissertation submitted……, author, semester/year; margins 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right, 1.0 inch bottom; page number assigned but not typed.

Copyright Page – copyright statement begins 4 inches from top; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right and 1.0 inch bottom, numbered in small Roman numeral (if used).

Dedication Page – The word “DEDICATION” begins 2 inches from top, text begins 4 spaces below; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right, 1.0 inch bottom; numbered in small Roman numeral (if used).

Acknowledgments Page – The word “ACKNOWLEDGMENTS” begins 2 inches from top, text begins 4 spaces below; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right and 1.0 inch bottom, numbered in small Roman numeral (if used).

Abstract – The word “ABSTRACT” begins 2 inches from top, text of abstract begins 4 spaces below, text is double-spaced, small Roman numeral. Must be limited to one page.

Table of Contents – “TABLE OF CONTENTS” begins 2 inches from top,listing begins 4 spaces below; chapters, parts, and sections must be worded the same as in manuscript; page numbers flush right below heading “PAGE”;chapters, parts, sections flush left; dot leaders between titles and page numbers;margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 right and 1.0 inch bottom; assigned small Roman numeral.

List of Tables - “LIST OF TABLES” begins 2 inches from top, listing begins4 spaces below; captions for tables must be worded the same as in manuscript;page numbers flush right below heading “PAGE;” titles flush left; dot leadersbetween captions and page numbers; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right andinch bottom; assigned small Roman numeral.

List of Figures – “LIST OF FIGURES” begins 2 inches from top, listing begins 4spaces below; captions must be worded the same as in manuscript; page numbersflush right below heading “PAGE;” captions flush left; dot leaders between titles and page numbers; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right and 1.0 inch bottom; assigned small Roman numeral.

List of Abbreviations/Symbols – “LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/SYMBOLS” begins 2 inches from top, listing begins 4 spaces below; captions must be worded the same as in manuscript; page numbers flush right below heading “PAGE;” captions flush left; dot leaders between titles and page numbers; margins: 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right and 1.0 inch bottom; assigned small Roman numeral.

3. _______ Body of Dissertation

Text – Double-spaced, single side, chapter, (or part or section weighted as a chapter) begins a new page (centered 2 inches from top, title of chapterin all caps, text beginning 4 spaces below).

Margins – 1.5 inches left, 1.0 inch right and 1.0 inch top/bottom.

Pagination – numbers (without punctuation) placed in upper right-hand corner 1.0 inch from top edge and flush right.

Tables and Figures – must be of reproducible quality, near portion of text they illustrate, inside margins, text separated from tables by two double spaces, tables and figures numbered in separate series, numbered in Arabic numerals. Title/caption for table are placed at the top of table; for figure they are placed below.

References –follows same chapter/section page format rules (2 inch margin in all caps – text 4 spaces below, standard margins.) The reference list is preceded by a numbered

separation page titled “REFERENCES” with the designation centered within the left and right margins and located one double space above the vertical center of the page.

Appendices - Preceded by a numbered separation page and titled “APPENDIX” or “APPENDICES” with the designation centered within the left and right margins and located one double space above the vertical center of the page. All formatting rules applicable to the text also apply to the appendices.

Student’s Name: (please print) ______________________________________________

Email Address__________________________________ Phone ______________

I verify that all of the above conditions are met:

Student’s Signature _____________________________________ Date_______________

Chair’s Signature _______________________________________ Date_______________

Policy Regarding Use of Outside Editors for the Doctor of Ministry Project/Dissertation

With advanced word processing programs readily available, it is considered that most doctoral students will be able to follow Turabian, most recent edition, in setting up the requirements for properly formatting the project/dissertation. It is understood, however, that some students may feel “over their head” with these specific challenges.

By long-standing practice, long before word processing was available, it was considered appropriate to hire a professional dissertation typist, who would ensure that the typed dissertation met formatting and accuracy requirements. Such dissertation typists, however, dealt with matters of form rather than matters of style. Matters of form include such things as correcting capitalization and punctuation, as well as minor changes in sentence structure. Proofreading was also included in such work. This practice continues today in the work of dissertation formatting editors.

Doctor of Ministry students who are so inclined may engage the services of a formatting editor when they reach the project/dissertation phase. They are to keep their advisor informed of this work, and an advisor may even recommend that the student seek the assistance of a formatting editor. This editorial assistance, however, does not extend to revising the style or substance of the content. When formatting editors have concerns about substance, style, clarity, or accuracy, they may raise this with the student (just as the faculty advisor may raise these issues), but the responsibility for revision to these belongs to the student and should not be made by the formatting editor. It is up to the student and the editor to make any arrangements for financial compensation for work completed.

UNION UNIVERSITYSCHOOL THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS

We hereby recommend that the Dissertation by

[Type your name here, centered]

Entitled

[Type your dissertation title here, centered]

Be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of

Doctor of MinistryIn Expository Preaching

_________________________________________________________________ [Type name, degree], Program Director (Date)

Dissertation Committee

_________________________________________________________________ [Type name, degree], Chairperson (Date)

_________________________________________________________________ [Type name, degree] (Date)

_________________________________________________________________[Type name, degree] (Date)

[See specifications in Form/Appearance Checklist. Bring at least 3originals to the dissertation defense; more if you wish to have more copies

of your dissertation bound.]

PERMISSION TO USE

[This paragraph is to be copied verbatim.] Upon acceptance, every Doctor of

Ministry dissertation or project report becomes the property of Union University and is

not to be published without the permission of the Faculty on the recommendation of the

Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. In some instances highly sensitive material is

used in dissertations or project reports. Therefore the student is required to choose the

way in which this document may be used.

[Student must copy one only of the following three paragraphs here, double

spaced.]

I consent to the use of this dissertation by any person entitled to use the library of Union University, so long as quotations from it are not made without my permission.

Because of sensitive material contained in this dissertation, I would like its use to be restricted to the University Faculty and to such other persons as may have my written permission to use it. I would therefore like my dissertation to be filed on closed shelves. I understand that this restriction expires twenty years from the date indicated below.

Because of the sensitive material contained in this dissertation, I desire that its use be restricted to the University Faculty. I would therefore like my dissertation to be filed on closed shelves. I understand that this restriction expires fifty years from the date indicated below.

_________________________________ ______________________________ Today’s Date Student’s Signature

[See specifications in Form/Appearance Checklist. This is to be submitted as the first page of every final copy of your dissertation that will be bound.]

DISSERTATION PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONSPaper and Copies To assure uniformity among the finished dissertations, the Doctor of Ministry Office will arrange for binding of dissertations. The original manuscript submitted should be printed, without errors, on unlined, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper that has at least 25% cotton content. Final manuscripts must include a signed original approval page and a signed permission to use page. In addition, two electronic copies should be submitted on CDs burned in .pdf format. The CDs should be submitted in hard cases with a label displaying the student’s name, dissertation title, and the name of the dissertation chair. The cases as well as the CDs should be labeled. Hard copies and CDs are submitted to the Doctor of Ministry Office.

Font Size and Type The body of the text must be set in a 12-point standard font that is easy to read. Times New Roman, Arial, and Calibri fonts are acceptable.

Alignment and Print Quality The text should be typed flush left, creating an uneven right margin. The student should use a computer word processing program to produce the manuscript. This will facilitate the making of revisions and corrections. The student should arrange to have the final draft printed using a laser printer.

CorrectionsAll corrections should be made prior to the printing of the final manuscript. No corrections should be detectable on the final manuscript of the dissertation. At the time the final manuscript is submitted, the student must submit the Format/Appearance Checklist signed by the student and research chair ensuring that the document is error free.

Spacing and Margins Text should be double spaced. Single spacing is acceptable for table titles, figure captions, and footnotes. Use two double spaces before and after all tables and figures within text. Margins should be one inch at the top, right, and bottom. To provide room for binding, the left margin should be one and one-half inches. On opening pages of chapters, the chapter heading should begin two inches from the top of the page. Page numbers are considered part of the text and shall be placed at the one-inch margin in the top right corner of the page. Suggestion: Set the document top margin at 1½ inches; this will ensure that the page number is automatically placed at the one inch margin, leaving a full one inch of white space at the top of the page.

Numbering of PagesAll pages, with the exception of the Approval Page and Permission to Use page, are numbered. The title page is assigned a number, but the number is not printed on the page. Preliminary pages should be numbered using lower case Roman numerals, and other pages should be numbered using Arabic numerals.