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Common Dissertation and CCS Errors: Not adhering to checklists

Not adhering to checklists

​​During all review phases, but especially in the Format and Style review, the checklists for CCSs and dissertations are heavily reviewed against your writing. If it is found that two or more items over all checklists are not adhered to, the manuscript will be returned to you for revision. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure all items on the checklists have been adhered to.

It is often the case that students use the same checklists from their very first submission. Don't fall into this habit and don't just check the boxes - go through and search for each checklist item before every submission.