Manuscript Structure

  • Front cover: full manuscript title and author name(s).
  • Title page: full title, author name(s), publisher name (Penerbit UPTM) and year of publication.
  • Copyright page: prepared by UPTM Press and includes copyright information and ISBN details.
  • Table of contents: chapters and subtopics with page numbers.
  • List of tables and figures, where applicable.
  • List of authors/contributors with full name, area of expertise and institution.
  • Preface and acknowledgements, where applicable.
  • Book introduction describing the purpose, scope and intended readership.
  • Main chapters: introduction, main discussion, and summary/conclusion for each chapter where appropriate.
  • References/bibliography using a consistent citation style, preferably APA.
  • Appendices and index, where applicable.
  • Back-cover blurb containing a concise synopsis, contribution of the book and brief author information where suitable.