Thesis Outline Manager

The Thesis Outline Manager helps you organize your thesis structure, track progress by chapter, and manage your writing workflow.

What this section is about

Unlike the Outline Generator (which creates initial outlines), the Thesis Outline Manager is where you actively work with your thesis structure. You can add chapters, track word counts, set status indicators, and monitor overall progress.

When you should use this

Use the Thesis Outline Manager when you:
•    Want to set up your thesis structure
•    Need to track writing progress
•    Want to organize chapters and sections
•    Are preparing for export

How it works

1. Navigate to Writing > Thesis Outline
   
2. Create a new thesis:
   •    Enter title
   •    Set degree type
   •    Add target word count
   •    Set deadline date
   
3. Manage chapters:
   •    Default IMRaD chapters are created automatically
   •    Add custom chapters as needed
   •    Delete chapters you do not need
   •    Reorder chapters using up/down buttons
4. Add sections within chapters:
   •    Click on a chapter to expand
   •    Add new sections with titles
   •    Set section status (open, in progress, complete)
   •    Track word count per section
   
5. Monitor progress:
   •    Chapter progress bars show completion
   •    Overall word count vs. target
   •    Days remaining until deadline
   
   [Placeholder - Screenshot of Thesis Outline Manager with chapters expanded]
   

Export features

•    Export to Word (.docx) with proper formatting
•    Automatic subchapter numbering (1.1, 1.2, etc.)
•    Include or exclude sections by status

 

Important notes
•    Chapter order affects exported numbering
•    Word counts are calculated from section content
•    Regular updates help maintain accurate progress tracking
•    Deleted chapters can be re-added later

Related sections
•    Outline Generator
•    Exporting Your Work
•    Discussion Generator