How to use styles when writing your thesis in MS Word 2010 (PC) Manual

Writing your thesis will be made a whole lot easier if you learn to use styles. This document is written to show you how to create a consistent looking file with a table of contents. It makes considerable reference to the new University thesis template which can be downloaded from the same site as this manual.

University of Southampton Branding Material

Various templates and logos and brand related media.

University branding guidelines

The document detailing the key features of the university brand and how to use it.

Using Cross-references in Word 2010 (PC)

Cross-references allow you to tell the reader where they can find more detailed content on a subject within in your document. This video shows you how to set up, navigate with and refresh cross-references in Word 2010. Download the video for the best viewing experience.

Manuals on how to use Word 2010 (PC) to write your thesis

These five manuals show you how to use a range of Word 2010 features and the University's non-compulsory thesis template to produce your thesis. It shows how to save time and create a clearly structured & consistent looking document.

Manuals on how to use Word 2011 (Mac) to write your thesis

These five manuals show you how to use a range of Word 2011 features and the University's non-compulsory thesis template to produce your thesis. It shows how to save time and create a clearly structured & consistent looking document.

Adding an EndNote reference list in the Reference section of a thesis in Word 2010 (PC)

This video shows how to get your list of EndNote references in to the Reference section of the University template. EndNote wants to place the list at the very end of the document, but in the University's thesis structure the References are followed by the Bibliography. This video shows how to deal with this issue.

Sustaining Success portfolio summary

The portfolio comprises a cover sheet plus five pages of reflective writing, one page addressing each different portfolio topic This document summarises the contents of the portfolio IT IS NOT THE PORTFOLIO TEMPLATE The questions shown under each sub-heading are meant to act as thinking prompts to help you in the reflective process.

Sustaining Success cover sheet plus supporting material

Download and edit this document to prepare your hand in. The portfolio comprises a cover sheet plus five pages of reflective writing, one page addressing each different portfolio topic This shows the cover sheet, the assessment criteria and the portfolio summary IT IS NOT THE PORTFOLIO TEMPLATE The questions shown under each sub-heading are meant to act as thinking prompts to help you in the reflective process.

Attaching numbering to headings in Word 2010

In a long document such as a thesis you'll often want to attach a numbering system to your headings. This will get Word to automatically apply numbering as you add and removing headings from the document. You'll also be able to use them for cross-referencing purposes.

Manuals on how to use Word 2013 (PC) to write your thesis

These five manuals show you how to use a range of Word 2010 features and the University's non-compulsory thesis template to produce your thesis. It shows how to save time and create a clearly structured & consistent looking document.

How to use styles when writing your thesis in MS Word 2013 (PC) Manual

Writing your thesis will be made a whole lot easier if you learn to use styles. This document is written to show you how to create a consistent looking file with a table of contents. It makes considerable reference to the new University thesis template which can be downloaded from the same site as this manual.

FY14-15 Introduction Overview

Set of resources for week 1 Task list slides portfolio template protfolio overview links to videos

Technical report specification, 2015 allocations, mark scheme, links

Specification for technical report, allocations (2015) mark scheme. Also contains a links to supporting materials including Harvard referencing. A template for a technical report is found at http://www.edshare.soton.ac.uk/14581

Technical report revision lecture

Specification for technical report, allocations (2015) mark scheme are at http://www.edshare.soton.ac.uk/14582 A template for a technical report and other support materials are found at http://www.edshare.soton.ac.uk/14581