# Thesis/Dissertation Chapter Template
# Flexible structure for PhD thesis chapters

name: Thesis Chapter
short: thesis
description: Flexible structure for dissertation chapters

structure:
  - number: 1
    name: Introduction
    slug: introduction
    word_ratio: 0.10
    purpose: |
      Chapter overview. How it fits in thesis narrative.
      What reader will learn. Chapter roadmap.
    subsections:
      - Chapter Overview
      - Motivation
      - Chapter Organization
    citation_density: medium

  - number: 2
    name: Background
    slug: background
    word_ratio: 0.15
    purpose: |
      Technical foundations for this chapter.
      Can reference thesis background chapter for basics.
    subsections:
      - Relevant Concepts
      - Problem Context
    citation_density: high

  - number: 3
    name: Approach
    slug: approach
    word_ratio: 0.25
    purpose: |
      Your contribution. Design, methodology, implementation.
      More space than conference paper - be thorough.
    subsections:
      - Design Overview
      - Technical Details
      - Implementation
    citation_density: low

  - number: 4
    name: Evaluation
    slug: evaluation
    word_ratio: 0.25
    purpose: |
      Experimental validation. Can include negative results.
      Thesis allows more exploration than conference paper.
    subsections:
      - Experimental Setup
      - Results
      - Analysis
      - Discussion
    citation_density: medium

  - number: 5
    name: Related Work
    slug: related-work
    word_ratio: 0.15
    purpose: |
      Comprehensive literature review for this chapter's topic.
      More thorough than conference paper version.
    subsections:
      - Category 1
      - Category 2
      - Comparison and Positioning
    citation_density: very_high

  - number: 6
    name: Summary
    slug: summary
    word_ratio: 0.08
    purpose: |
      Chapter contributions. Connection to thesis goals.
      Transition to next chapter.
    subsections:
      - Chapter Contributions
      - Limitations
      - Transition to Next Chapter
    citation_density: none

optional_sections:
  - name: Chapter Abstract
    position: before_introduction
  - name: Appendix
    position: end

citation_style: thesis
page_limit_hint: "30-50 pages per chapter"

notes: |
  - Thesis chapters have more space - use it for clarity, not padding
  - Can include more background than conference paper
  - Negative results and failed approaches valuable
  - Each chapter should standalone but connect to thesis narrative
  - Committee expects comprehensive related work