GB/T 7713.1-2025Information and documentation - Presentation of documentation - Part 1: Theses and dissertations (English PDF)

Foreword

This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for standardization work Part 1: Structure and drafting rules for standardization documents".

Drafting is required.

This document is Part 1 of GB/T 7713.GB/T 7713 has been published in the following parts.

--- Information and documentation rules Part 1: Dissertations;

---Rules for writing academic papers;

--- Rules for the preparation of scientific and technological reports;

--- Information and documentation writing rules Part 4: Data papers.

This document replaces GB/T 7713.1-2006 "Rules for Writing Dissertations". Compared with GB/T 7713.1-2006, except for the structural adjustment and in addition to editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.

a) The content of "Scope" has been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the 2006 edition);

b) Changed the definitions of "thesis", "cover", "title page", "abstract", "abstract page" and "table of contents" (see 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 of the 2006 edition);

c) The definitions of "table of contents page", "document type" and "document carrier" have been deleted (see 3.7, 3.9 and 3.10 of the 2006 edition);

d) Added the definition of "Dissertation Index" (see 3.7);

e) Changed the relevant expressions of language and characters, and added the standards that punctuation marks should follow (see 4.2, 2006 Edition 4.2);

f) Added rules for scientific and technological terms, numbers, and measurement units, and added format and content requirements for electronic dissertations.

Request, (see 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6);

g) Deleted the relevant content of illustrations and photos (see 4.5 of the 2006 edition);

h) Changed "degree-awarding institution" to "degree-awarding unit" and "title and subtitle" to "title" [see 5.2.1, 5.2.3f] 2006 edition, 5.2.1 and 5.2.3f)];

i) The "Classification of Confidentiality" section adds the classification requirements for non-written dissertations and theses [see 5.2.3d)];

j) Changed "Graduate Student Name" to "Student Name" in the "Responsible Person" section, and added the requirement to list off-campus supervisors (see 5.2.3g).

5.2.3g of the 2006 edition)];

k) Added professional degree categories in "Degree Application" and added the basis for marking undergraduate disciplines in "Discipline Majors" [see 5.2.3h), i)];

l) Added content requirements for the statement of originality of dissertations (see 5.2.6);

m) Added "Use Authorization Instructions" (see 5.2.7);

n) The requirements for writing abstracts in the "Abstract Page" have been changed, and provisions for English abstracts have been added (see 5.2.9, 5.2.7 of the 2006 edition);

o) The content of the "General Requirements" in the main text has been changed to include the requirement to follow academic norms (see 5.3.1, 2006 edition).

5.3.1);

p) Added examples of citing multiple articles by the same author (see 5.3.5);

q) Changed "Classification Index, Keyword Index" to "Index", and added the basis and requirements for compiling indexes (see 5.6, 2006 edition) 5.6.1);

r) The author's resume and examples have been modified (see 5.7.1, 5.6.2 of the 2006 edition);

s) The dissertation dataset was deleted (see 5.6.4 of the 2006 edition);

t) Added the format of "Index" (see 6.9);

u) The content of the "Layout" format has been changed (see 6.10, 6.7 of the 2006 edition);

v) The content of the "Spine" format has been changed (see 6.11, 6.8 of the 2006 edition);

w) Distinguish between "normative appendix" and "informative appendix", adjust the order and number of the appendix, change the appendix "dissertation structure diagram" to in the table "Composition Elements of Degree Thesis", the appendix "Format of the Main Text of Degree Thesis" is changed to "Example of Chapter Arrangement".

The examples of monographs and patents were updated in the "Examples of Reference Layout", and examples of references for electronic journals and e-books were added.

The old examples (see Appendices A to G, 2006 Edition);

x) The appendix "Dissertation Dataset" has been deleted (see Appendix H of the 2006 edition).

Introduction

GB/T 7713-1987 "Format for Writing Scientific and Technical Reports, Dissertations and Academic Papers" specifies the format for writing scientific and technical reports, dissertations and academic papers.

The writing requirements and format of academic papers are uniformly stipulated.

GB/T 7713 is planned to consist of 4 parts.

--- Part 1: Dissertation. The purpose is to specify the format and requirements for writing a dissertation.

--- Part 2: Academic Papers. The purpose is to specify the writing format and layout requirements of academic papers.

--- Part 3: Scientific and technological reports. The purpose is to specify the requirements for the writing, organization and layout of scientific and technological reports.

--- Part 4: Data Papers. The purpose is to specify the components, writing format and layout requirements of data papers.

This document describes the components of a dissertation, basic writing requirements, formatting requirements, and format specifications.

Standardization and normalization are the promotion of the standardization of thesis format and style, language and symbol standardization, measurement unit standardization, and clear structure and organization.

It is an important basis for the clarity and completeness of the content, which is conducive to improving the overall quality of degree theses, facilitating the retrieval and dissemination of degree theses, and promoting the Communication and use of papers.

The scope of application of this document includes all degree theses reflecting the knowledge system of natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

Different disciplines and degree types have different requirements for thesis topic selection, research methods, content expression, knowledge and theoretical innovation, and comprehensive solution to practical problems.

Given the diversity and differences in the ability and level of the problem, it is advisable to adopt a serious and flexible approach when writing a degree thesis using this document.

Thesis in different disciplines and degree categories should follow the basic provisions of this document and be published according to the discipline.

Characteristics and training objectives, formulate specific writing standards for different degree types in this discipline. Application for degree practice results shall be formulated separately specification.

Information and Documentation Writing Rules Part 1: Dissertation

1 Scope

This document specifies the components of a thesis as well as the basic requirements and format for its writing and organization.

This document applies to degree theses in all forms of dissemination, including print, microform, and electronic versions.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents constitute the essential clauses of this document through normative references in this document.

For referenced documents without a date, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for referenced documents without a date, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document.

GB 3100 International System of Units and its Application GB/T 3101 General principles for quantities, units and symbols GB/T 3102 (all parts) Quantities and units GB/T 6447 Rules for Writing Abstracts GB/T 7156 Document confidentiality level codes and identification GB/T 7408.1 Date and time information interchange representation Part 1: Basic principles GB/T 7714 Information and bibliographic references - Rules for the description of bibliographical information GB/T 15834 Punctuation Marks GB/T 15835 Use of numbers in publications GB/T 16159 Basic Rules of Chinese Phonetic Orthography GB/T 41210 Rules for Compiling Indexes for Dissertations and Theses CY/T 35 Chapter numbering method for scientific and technological documents CY/T 119 Academic Publishing Standards - Scientific and Technical Terms CY/T 121 Academic Publishing Standards Notes CY/T 170 Academic Publishing Standard Form CY/T 171 Academic Publishing Standards Illustrations CY/T 173 Academic Publishing Standards Keyword Writing Rules

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

thesis; dissertation A thesis written by students of colleges and universities or research institutions under the guidance of a supervisor to obtain a degree.

Note 1.A doctoral dissertation indicates that the author has mastered a solid and comprehensive foundational theory and systematic and in-depth specialized knowledge in the subject or professional field, and has made significant contributions to the field of academic research.

or make innovative achievements in the field of professional practice, and have the ability to independently engage in academic research or independently undertake professional practice.

Note 2.A master's thesis indicates that the author has mastered solid basic theories and systematic expertise in this discipline or professional field, and has the ability to engage in academic research.