Typography in an engineering thesis: figures, diagrams and source code
engineering thesis contains elements that standard text editing rules do not solve: schematics, code, equations, technical drawings and project documentation.
Key information
- ✓Design elements with the target page format in mind.
- ✓Number and quote every drawing, scheme and listing.
- ✓Format the source code consistently and show only the required sections.
- ✓Move the extensive materials to the annexes.
Drawings and diagrams
Export charts in a quality that ensures that the lines and descriptions are readable after they have been minimized. Unify the font size, line thickness, symbols, and name. Each item should have a signature, source, and reference in the text.
Listing of code
Use a fixed-width font, use line numbering only when it's useful, and use controlled long-line breaking.
Equations and labelling
Enter a list of symbols if there are many markings. Number the equations consistently and explain the variables immediately after their first use. Do not enter patterns as low-quality images if the equation editor allows you to maintain correct typography.
Level pages and PDFs
Large schematics can be placed in a separate horizontal section by checking headings and numbering. After export, check the font layout, graphics quality, references and whether the elements do not go beyond the margin for repair.
Summary
A consistent technical framework allows you to evaluate a project without struggling with a random scale of drawings and inconsistent listings.
Frequently asked questions
Should the entire program code be in the works?
Usually, the main text shows excerpts that are relevant to clarifying the solution.The full code can be submitted to the repository or annex in accordance with the university rules.
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