The dissertation acknowledgements are where you thank the people who helped you during your thesis and dissertation process. The text must appear in a single column on each page and be double-spaced throughout the document.Do not arrange chapter text in multiple columns. If you wish to include an acknowledgment, insert it after the. Biographical Sketch and before the Table of Contents. Dissertation acknowledgments are a brief statement of your gratitude to advisors, professors, peers, family, and friends for their help and expertise. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro requires thesis and dissertation students to submit an electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) for publication. I,. , a Notary Public for said County and.