The upper limit for is 4000 words for all EEs. This upper limit includes the introduction, the body, the conclusion and any quotations, but does not include:

1.       The abstract

2.       Acknowledgements

3.       The contents page

4.       Maps, charts, diagrams, annotated illustrations and tables

5.       Equations, formulas and calculations

6.       Citations/references

7.       Footnotes or endnotes

8.       The bibliography

9.       Appendices