ABSTRACT
Chapters constitute the major way of organising the whole content of a dissertation. Each chapter, however, represents the bringing together of ideas, data or other information relating to a central idea. Although chapters vary in length and complexity, the main issues in each chapter should be clearly evident. It is recommended good practice to include a short summary at the end of each chapter outlining the major points covered and conclusions reached in the chapter. The material within a single chapter may lend itself to being sub-divided into cohesive units. Sub-divisions of chapters should be given headings that clearly describe the content. Formulae can be numbered by extending the decimals. (4.3.3.2.). However, if there are too many levels of subdivision, such numbering systems become clumsy, especially if successive levels are also leftindented. The chapter heading should state succinctly the main area of concern of the chapter. Chapters are numbered consecutively throughout the text with arabic numerals.
