Word limit and formatting

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Word limit – what is included in the 2,000 words

  • All main sections of the proposal
  • in-text citations

Word limit – what is not included

  • Title page
  • contents
  • reference list
  • appendices

Word limit flexibility: +/- 200 words

Coursework 1 formatting

  • Typed, double-spaced
  • size A4
  • Size 12 font, either Calibri, Times New Roman, Arial, Verdana or Tahoma
  • Black and white (unless colour is an integral part of the investigation)
  • Outside front cover
    • the project title
    • your name
    • your supervisor’s name
  • Tables and graphs should be numbered to refer to them in the text.
  • Include page numbers, including appendices and references.
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