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\title{A Deep and Interesting Thesis}
\subtitle{with applications to life}
\author{Elon Turing}
\DTMsavedate{thesisdate}{2052-02-02} % do not change name, will be re-used
\date{\printdatewithoutmonth{thesisdate}}
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% Master of Science by advanced study in Computer Science (Conversion)
% Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
% Master of Engineering in Computer Science
\degree{PhD~in~Computer~Science}
\school{School~of~Computer~Science}
\faculty{Faculty~of~Engineering}
\wordcount{1234}
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\begin{abstract}
% Abstract should be not more than 300 words, for either MSc or PhD.
This section should pr\'{e}cis the project context, aims and objectives,
and main contributions (e.g. deliverables) and achievements; the same
section may be called an abstract elsewhere. The goal is to ensure the
reader is clear about what the topic is, what you have done within this
topic, \emph{and} what your view of the outcome is.
The former aspects should be guided by your specification: essentially
this section is a (very) short version of what is typically the first
chapter. If your project is experimental in nature, this should include
a clear research hypothesis. This will obviously differ significantly
for each project, but an example might be as follows:
\begin{quote}
My research hypothesis is that a suitable genetic algorithm will yield
more accurate results (when applied to the standard ACME data set) than
the algorithm proposed by Jones and Smith, while also executing in less
time.
\end{quote}
The latter aspects could be presented as a concise, factual bullet point list.
Again the points will differ for each project, but might be as follows:
\begin{quote}
\begin{itemize}
\item I spent $120$ hours collecting material on and learning about the Java
garbage-collection subsystem.
\item I wrote a total of $5000$ lines of source code, comprising a Linux
device driver for a robot (in C) and a GUI (in Java) that is used to
control it.
\item I designed a new algorithm for computing the non-linear mapping from
A-space to B-space using a genetic algorithm, see page $17$.
\item I implemented a version of the algorithm proposed by
\textcite{qian2021}, corrected a mistake in it, and compared the results
with several alternatives.
\end{itemize}
\end{quote}
\end{abstract}
\begin{dedication}
To my darling mama,\\
sine-qua-non.
\end{dedication}
\begin{acknowledgements}
It is common practice (although totally optional) to acknowledge any third-party
advice, contribution or influence you have found useful during your work.
Examples include support from friends or family, the input of your Supervisor
and/or Advisor, external organisations or persons who have supplied resources
of some kind (e.g., funding, advice or time), and so on.
\end{acknowledgements}
\begin{declaration}
I declare that the work in this dissertation was carried out in accordance
with the requirements of the University's Regulations and Code of Practice for
Taught Programmes/Research Degree Programmes {\color{red} (delete as
appropriate)} and that it has not been submitted for any other academic award.
Except where indicated by specific reference in the text, the work is the
candidate's own work. Work done in collaboration with, or with the assistance
of, others, is indicated as such. Any views expressed in the
dissertation are those of the author.
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\chapter{Introduction}
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\chapter{Methodology}
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\chapter*{Bibliography}
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