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  1. Number all pages consecutively starting from the first page of the Main Text through the end of the report.
    Use small roman letters (i, ii, iii, iv) for the Front Matters of the report starting with the title page, but do not put the number i on the title page.
  2. Use the decimal system for all headings (See table of contents). Use capital letters for chapter headings and capitalize the first letters of significant words in subheadings.
    Start a new page for each chapter.
  3. Figures: Number figures consecutively in each chapter using the decimal system, i.e. the third figure in chapter 5 is Fig. 5.3.
    Write a caption underneath which explains the figure, even if this is repeated in the text
    In referring to a particular figure in the text or caption, the word is always capitalized and abbreviated, except at the beginning of a sentence, where it is spelled out.
    Example:


Fig 3.12 Cross-section of polishing jig.

  1. Tables: Use the same numbering systems as that for figures. The table number and table description is however at the top of the table. In referring to a particular table the word "table" is always capitalized.
  2. Equations: Use the same numbering systems as figures and tables. The number is placed at the far right of the equation and is bracketed. If referred to in the text the word is capitalized and abbreviated (e.g. Eq 4.3) except at the beginning of a sentence, where it is spelled out.
  3. Footnotes: Footnotes appear at the foot of the page and are separated from the text by a horizontal line; they are numbered with elevated numerals in sequence throughout the text and are single spaced. Footnotes serve two functions: to clarify or supplement a particular sentence or portion of the text, or to document a reference or source of information. They should be used sparingly.
    Example:

(Text): These results have, however, not yet been satisfactorily explained5. Despite these difficulties...

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5The explanation offered by R. L. Smith [4] does not seem very convincing.

  1. International System of Units (SI)
    Whenever possible use the International System of Units. For details see:
    • PIMELL, Module SI, Introduction to the International (SI) System of Units An American National Standard, ASTM/IEEE Standard Metric Practice, Published by ASTM/IEEE, l976.
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