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B. Copyright Notice (optional)
D. Dedication and/or Acknowledgments (optional)
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F. List of Tables and/or Figures (if applicable)
G. Abstract (required, not to exceed 300 words)
II. Body of Text
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A. Appendices (if any)
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C. Bibliography
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Acknowledgements (if any): small Roman numerals
Table of Contents: small Roman numerals
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Abstract: small Roman numerals
Text: Arabic numerals; count, but omit number from first page
Appendix (if any): Arabic numerals
References/Bibliography: Arabic numerals
Vita: Arabic numerals
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