Guidelines for Synopsis/Thesis Format MPhil Degree Programs

at Superior University Lahore

Title (20 to 30 words)

University Logo

Submitted by: (Student Name & registration)

Synopsis submitted for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MPhil Basic
Medical Sciences

Supervisor:

Co Supervisor:

Post Graduate Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical & Dental Sciences

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Post Graduate Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical & Dental Sciences
Superior University, Lahore Pakistan

Certificate

This is to certify that I have thoroughly reviewed the synopsis of -----------

---------------------- having registration No. ------------------------------ for ---

-------------------------- session ----------------------------------- titled "-------

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I found it satisfactory for presentation before the Faculty Research Board

of Faculty of Medical & Dental Sciences Superior University, Pakistan.

____________________ _________________________

Supervisor Co Supervisor

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 Synopsis Writing Guidelines for MPhil
General Instructions

Margins: 11/2 inch at the left side. 1 inch at the top, bottom and right side. New chapters
should start on new pages with the first line indented. After the subheadings, the first line is
also indented.

Text Spacing: Text font size 12 with line spacing 1.5 in Introduction, Review of Literature,
Materials and Methods and References sections with justified right margins. Footnotes, long
quotations, table captions, appendices legend and similar special materials may be single
spaced.

Type Style: Times New Roman

Font Size: Text font size 12, main headings 14 (bold), subheadings 12 (bold). Figures size 10
(single spaced).

Paper Size and Specification: A4 size paper, recommended quality 80-90 g. Use only one
side of the page for printing.

Length of Synopsis: The Synopsis should not be less than 15-20 pages for degree programs.

Page Numbering: Preliminary pages of the synopsis (Certificate of approval from the --------
-------------------------, List of Contents, Student’s Declaration) are to be numbered in lower
case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii………) and placed in the middle at the bottom of each page.
All items following the text i.e. Introduction, Review of Literature, Materials and Methods
and References sections should be numbered consecutively throughout in numeric (Arabic)
numbers (1, 2, 3…….) beginning with number 1 on the first page of introduction and shown
in the middle at the bottom of each page. Page number should not be shown on the title page.

Number of Copies: Five (5) copies (1 for Student, 1 for Supervisor, 1 for PGME, 1 for
Quality Enhancement Cell and 1 for office record) are to be submitted by the student.

Reference Style: The approved style for citing reference in Vancouver style.

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 Introduction: (Minimum 750 to 1000 words)

The introduction section should cover the background, justification/ rationale/

significance, problem identification, aims and objectives of the proposed study.

Literature Review: (Minimum 750 to 1000 words)

Review of literature shows the work done previously in the area of proposed research

and is necessary to plan further research effectively. The information given in the review

should be supported by references. This section must comprise of at least 1/3rd of the total

synopsis and written in running / story form. Last paragraph should be the conclusion of

overall literature reviewed and its relation to the proposed research topic.

One half of the literature must be reviewed from the last 05 years.

Materials and Methods:

This is the most impost important section of any research proposal. Students are advised to

clearly address the following points in a logical way.

a) Target Population

b) Study Settings

c) Study Design

d) Duration of the Study

e) Sample size & Sampling Technique

f) Ethical approval

g) Inclusion Criteria

h) Exclusion Criteria

i) Data Collection Tool

j) Analysis

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 Gantt Chart:

It presents is the blue print of different tasks with time line.

References:

25 To 35 references in Vancouver style

Budget:

Appendix - 1 Consent Form for Participation in A Research

a. Title of Study:

b. Description of the Research and Your Participation:

c. Risks / Discomforts: and Potential Benefits:

d. Confidentiality:

e. Voluntary Participation:

f. Contact Information:

g. Consent:

I have read this consent form and have been given the opportunity to ask questions. I give my

consent to participate in this study.

Participant’s signature___________________________ Date: _________________

Appendix - 2

I under take that;

I will abide by the ethical principles for medical research involving the human subjects. The

health of patients will be the top and priority consideration. No medical laws and rules will be

violated during this study. The procedure will be well explained to the participants and with

their full consent, keeping their confidentiality maintained the research will be completed.

Student name & registration number

Data Collection Tool