5.16 Things to watch out for

• If you are having problems with the Thesis office about non-conforming formatting, please check first whether you have a local copy of the class instead of the latest version distributed via CTAN. The log file will reflect the date of the current version number. Remember if you are using the most current and updated TeXLive or MikTeX you will automatically have the latest version already and you should not need to install a local version. Overleaf users may need a local copy, since Overleaf is usually a year behind the TeXLive distribution schedule.
• If your title is long and you want to put a newline (\\) into it to improve the spacing, you must precede the newline with \protect.
• Make sure you pay attention to any “Overfull hbox” warnings when you are producing your final copy. You should make sure you eliminate all of them or else the thesis office is likely to reject your thesis. One common way to eliminate such warnings is to place the command \sloppy at the beginning of the paragraph that triggers the warning. You should only use this technique at the very end when you are completely done with everything. Alternatively, rewording the text may also fix things.
• Remember to use the \tableofcontents* command so that your table of contents is not listed in the table of contents.
• Remember to use the {appendix} environment for single appendices, and the {appendices} environment for multiple appendices. Do not use the standard LaTeX \appendix command.
• Remember also that all appendices whether global or per-chapter should be \chapter commands in your source document.
• Remember to add the \makebibliographypage command before any bibliography in your document.