To number the dissertation correctly in the table of contents, you should follow these steps:
Use heading styles: First, use the heading styles provided in your word processor (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) to format your dissertation. This will ensure that the headings are properly formatted and numbered automatically.
Number the headings: Number each heading in your dissertation, starting with "Chapter 1" for the first chapter, and so on. You can use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.) to number the chapters and sections.
Include subheadings: If you have subheadings within a chapter, number them using decimal notation (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.).
Update the table of contents: After you have formatted and numbered your dissertation headings, insert a table of contents into your document. Then, update the table of contents to ensure that it reflects the correct page numbers for each heading.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your dissertation is properly numbered and formatted in the table of contents.