writing a thesis

[Khoshravan]

I am planning to write my thesis in word. it might be over 200 pages of word.
Is there any guide/tip for writing lengthy files and points to consider.
Basically I am considering to write each chapter in separate file (as I will
write them during long period of time, maybe six month), so I don't know
whether it is a good idea to put all of them in one file. During time the
file will enlarge with no need for previous parts. So I think it is a wise
idea to use separate files for separate chapters.
At the end of my work, if it becomes necessary I may join them.
Regarding numbering of pages, in my lab they use independent numbering for
each chapter, like 2-1. First number shows chapter number and second number
shows page number in that chapter. In this sence I think I will not face the
numbering problem for separate chapters.
Will be glad to hear your comments on lengthy files.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See http://daiya.mvps.org/bookword.htm

 

[Khoshravan]

Thanks a lot. It is really informative
--
Rasoul Khoshravan Azar
Civil Engineer, Osaka, Japan

See http://daiya.mvps.org/bookword.htm