Example Of Thesis On BS Or BA, [name Of College Or University], 20xx

Abstract

[Thesis Title]
[your official name]

Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
[last month of quarter you plan to graduate] 20XX
Abstract
California allowed hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and gas extraction for decades without state regulations, but during the late 1990s the lack of regulations became a policy issue and in 2003 the California Senate passed regulations in the form of Senate Bill 4 (SB 4). The social and policy dynamics that developed causing the fracking regulation issue to reach the legislative agenda were evaluated in the research. The droughts and concerns about drinking water focused attention on the amounts of water used in the fracking process. Environmental organizations became involved and the toxicity of the water was brought to public attention. The other issues reviewed in order to learn about their influence on the public agenda are gasoline prices, gasoline surcharges and fees, gas consumption, and the status of employment. The supporters and non-supporters were not divided into easily predictable teams. The petroleum operators heavily invested in the California resource extraction industry drove the issue to the agenda setting level because they were tenaciously dedicated to maintaining the status quo. The supporters of regulations strongly reacted to regulate the extraction process with a component pushing for a moratorium on fracking. SB 4 prompted DOGGR to add data on the status of fracking in California so the public can gain access to information about where the wells are located, how fracking is done and how the wells are built are three examples. A local election in San Benito County banned fracking so the county is being sued by a petroleum operator. The public agenda process on the issue of hydraulic fracturing was evaluated in detail.

Acknowledgments

I want to thank everyone who helped make my thesis possible. Firstly, I want to thank my supervisor for sharing his or her knowledge and offering guidance throughout the process. Secondly, I am grateful that my knowledge and confidence have been greatly enhanced due to the opportunities offered to me by school. And finally, I want to share a special thank you for all the support from chairman, committee members, and the MPPA department.
I am blessed by the support of my family who always encourage me. I know I can always count on them during the efforts as to reach my goals. My love and appreciation for my husband name and my daughter name are endless. Their constant encouragement and patience even during times when I felt low, means the world to me. I am grateful to my parents name for teaching me the importance of gaining an education, and then supporting me throughout my schooling. I love you all.