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[Thesis template for TPG sample D] THESIS TITLE IN CAPS DOUBLE SPACED NO LINE EXCEEDING 5 INCHES

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of California State University, Stanislaus

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of [Degree]

By Jane Doe Month Year

CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL

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by Jane Doe

_____________________________________ Dr. Major Adviser Professor of Discipline

______________________ Date

_____________________________________ Dr. Major Adviser Professor of Discipline

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_____________________________________ Dr. Major Adviser Professor of Discipline

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[Sample Copyright page; optional]

© 2006 Jane Doe ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

DEDICATION [Optional; insert your dedication here, if applicable.]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS [Optional; insert your acknowledgements here, if applicable.]

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[This Table of Contents covers many possible headings, including optional sections. Use only the headings that apply to your thesis/project or insert your own headings.] TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Dedication..................................................................................................................... # Acknowledgments......................................................................................................... # List of Tables................................................................................................................ # List of Figures............................................................................................................... # Abstract......................................................................................................................... # Introduction................................................................................................................... 1 Methods and Materials.................................................................................................. # Sampling........................................................................................................... # Experimental Protocol...................................................................................... # Chlorophyll a Analysis..................................................................................... # DO14C Analysis................................................................................................. # PO14C Analysis................................................................................................. # Bacterial Analysis............................................................................................. # Calculations for Growth and Grazing / Dilution Technique............................. # Calculations for POC and DOC Production Rates........................................... # Calculations to Estimate Bacterial Uptake Rates of DOC................................ # Elimination of Experimental Artifacts.............................................................. # Results........................................................................................................................... # Discussion..................................................................................................................... # References..................................................................................................................... # Appendix: Carbon Exchange Model and Compartmental Analysis............................ #

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[Do not use this page or list it in the Table of Contents unless there is more than one table in the thesis. Titles must be identical to those used in the body of the text] LIST OF TABLES TABLE

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1. Table 1 title.............................................................................................................. # 2. Table 2 title.............................................................................................................. # 3. Table 3 title.............................................................................................................. # 4. Table 4 title.............................................................................................................. #

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[Do not use this page or list it in the Table of Contents unless there is more than one figure in the thesis. Titles must identical to those used in the body of the text.] LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE

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1. Figure 1 title............................................................................................................. # 2. Figure 2 title............................................................................................................. # 3. Figure 3 title............................................................................................................. # 4. Figure 4 title............................................................................................................. #

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ABSTRACT [Insert text of abstract here.]

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INTRODUCTION Insert text here.

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REFERENCES

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REFERENCES [Insert your source documentation here according to your departmental style guide].

APPENDIX [or] APPENDICES [Add appendix or appendices following this page. Note: If you have more than one appendix, label them APPENDIX A, B, etc. and begin each on a new page. The title of each appendix must be listed in the Table of Contents exactly as it appears on the appendix itself. Be sure to number each page of each appendix consecutively in the upper right corner and renumber pages that follow the appendix or appendices accordingly.]