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TITLE OF THE DISSERTATION

A Dissertation

Presented to the Dissertation Committee of the College of (college name)

of Trident University International

in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy in (Degree Program)

by

YOUR NAME HERE IN ALL CAPS

Cypress, California

201x

(Defended mm dd, year)

Approved by:

Office of Academic Affairs

Mm dd, year

Dean: name of the dean

Director, PhD Program: name of the PD

Committee Chair: name of chair

Committee Member: name the member1

Committee Member: name of the member2

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© 2015 your full name

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ABSTRACT

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Trident University International [year]

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PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIST OF TABLES

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LIST OF FIGURES

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION




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CHAPTER II

LITERATURE REVIEW



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CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY



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REFERENCES

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Writing a dissertation is a difficult experience without having to worry excessively about

formatting. This template provides the minimum standards for a doctoral dissertation at Trident

University International as well as a general format for the body and appendices. This template

meets the minimum formatting standards for the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at

Indiana State University.

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