Section-Specific

Tables

Examples | Table on a Single Page: Tables within Narrative | Tables in Landscape Layout
Examples | Table Split to Two or More Pages: First Page | Second Page

About

A table is typically a set of facts or figures systematically displayed in columns and rows. The use of color is acceptable. Please note, if the table has been previously published or has been drawn from other source material, you must determine whether copyright release must be obtained. (Consult with the publisher or a USF reference librarian.)

It is important to note that the table does not need to be on the page where it is discussed in the manuscript. If the table will not fit on the page where it is first mentioned, we strongly suggest that it either be on the next page or compiled at the end of the chapter, along with all the other tables from that chapter. Please note, if you push a table to a new page, be sure you fill in excess space on the previous page with text from after the table.

Tables Presented in Landscape

Tables and Figures too wide to fit on a vertical page (without shrinking to where the text is illegible) may be placed on a landscape page.

Format

General Formatting
  • Font: Same style and size as the remainder of the manuscript. Size may be reduced to as low as 8 pt, but must be legible.
  • Line Spacing: May be single-spaced or double-spaced.
Table Caption Formatting
  • Table caption is placed above all tables, and styled as all other table captions.
  • First sentence of table caption matches verbatim (word-for-word) the text listed in the List of Tables.
Table Formatting
  • All tables are numbered consecutively and typed in Arabic numerals using a consistent style.
    • Option A: Sequential (Table 1, Table 2, Table 3,...)
    • Option B: Sequential by Chapter (Table 1.1, Table 1.2, Table 1.3, Table 2.1, Table 2.2, Table 3.1,...)
  • Table notes are placed below the table.
  • All tables are inserted within the manuscript in a consistent manner (within the text, possibly on a free-standing page, or compiled at the end of each chapter).
  • The page numbers associated with each table matches the page number listed in the List of Tables.
  • If a table cannot fit onto a single page, it can be split between multiple pages. Each page after the first must include a "continued" caption above the table formatted and styled like all other table captions, i.e. Table 2 (Contined). See example at top of page.