Appendices hold material that supports the manuscript but would interrupt the narrative. They are bulk - questionnaires, code listings, signed forms - and they prove the work happened.
What Goes In Appendices
Appendix
Typical Contents
A
Letter of acceptance / endorsement from beneficiary
B
Survey instrument (with codebook)
C
Interview protocol and consent form
D
Detailed test results and logs
E
Sample source code listings
F
User manuals
G
Maintenance manuals
H
Risk register, change log, meeting minutes
I
Curriculum vitae of authors
Ordering Rule
Appendices appear in the order they are first cited in the body. If Chapter 3 cites the survey first, the survey is Appendix A.
Formatting
Element
Convention
Heading
APPENDIX A, centred, bold
Sub-title
Title-case, on the next line
Page numbering
Continues from references
Caption
Optional, plain
Common Mistakes
Putting too much in appendices that should be in Chapter 3 or 4.
Missing the letter from the beneficiary (the single most common omission).
Dropping screenshots without captions.
Forgetting to redact personal data in interview transcripts.
Discussion
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