Fixed README file based on recent changes (onesided defaults, etc.)

README.md

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-You should now be able to load the main TEX file (i.e.\ `dissertation_main.tex`) and select `Tools -> Build & View` (or press the F5 shortcut).  Voilà.
+You should now be able to load the main TEX file (i.e.\ `dissertation_main.tex`) and select `Tools -> Build & View` (or press the F5 shortcut).  Voilà (but do get in touch via the Issues page or email if you cannot sort this out).
 
 
 # FAQ
 
+The following are a few questions which have been asked about this template (sometime multiple times).
+
+
 ## What is the difference (if any) between a thesis and a dissertation?
 
 > University of Malta regulations specify a thesis only in case of PhD, and SThD degrees.  In all other cases it is a dissertation.
 
 Bet you didn't know this one bit of academic trivia!  (Note: The answer is specific to the University of Malta, answer given by our dear registrar, Ms Veronica Grech).
 
+
+## Which referencing style does this template use?
+
+The template uses the APA referencing style, although it is pretty easy to change to IEEE or Harvard (or anything else for the matter).  The template uses the BibLaTeX package.
+
+
+## For references, which is better (42) or (Ebejer et al., 2024)?
+
+Many computational scientists are used to the IEEE referencing style with numbers, i.e. `(42)`.  But there is a reason why author year citations, or similar, are superior.  Your examiners (and supervisors) will be well acquainted with the research area and will know which are the main papers you should have read (and cited).  If you use numbered referencing, the examiner has to keep cross-referencing the *References* section.  This is not the case when using the name of the author and year directly in the citation.  Moreover, it is easier for the examiner to realize when you are mis-citing an author.  Modern typesetting is moving in this direction.
+
+
+## How do I set the document for double-sided printing?
+
+By default the template uses one-sided printing settings as most submissions are electronic nowadays. If you want to change that, simply pass `twoside` as an option to the document class (as opposed to `oneside`) in `dissertation_main.tex`.
+
+
 ## May I use this template for my assignment?  What changes do I need?
 
 You must, not should!  You should view any written submission as a training opportunity for your final dissertation.  Getting familiar with the template will help you out later in the course.  Of course, some (very) minor changes to the template are required; as follows:
@@ -84,41 +103,27 @@ You must, not should!  You should view any written submission as a training oppo
 (Let me know if any more changes are required)
 
 
-## I am a foe of the environment, and don't want to double side print -- how do I fix this?
-
-Well, first of all, **you moron**.  Secondly, by default the template uses two-sided printing settings (margins, recto openings for chapters, table of contents,  etc.).  If you want to change that, simply pass `oneside` as an option to the document class (as opposed to `twoside`).  I suggest you use double-sided layout and printing when you print the examiner's copy (we hate carrying thick manuscripts around) and single sided when you've handed in your corrections, and given out your final copies (to the library, to your supervisors, etc.).
-
 ## Why are there so many blank pages?
 
-First, blank pages are only generated with the `twopage` option.  This is because typesetters don't start new chapters (and abstracts/acknowledgements/etc.) on the *verso* side (left in the western-world) when using both sides of the paper.  Chapters start on the *recto* side (right), so an empty page is inserted if the chapter start falls on the *verso* side (left).  The `onepage` option clearly has no empty pages (or has blank pages at the back of each paper, so every *verso* page is empty).  Note that the page margins are different for the *recto* and *verso* sides in the `twopage` option, this is because of the spline (which is on the right for *verso* and left for *recto*).  I hope this is clear, I am an amateur typesetter.
+Blank pages are only generated with the `twoside` option.  This is because typesetters don't start new chapters (and abstracts/acknowledgements/etc.) on the *verso* side (left in the western-world) when using both sides of the paper.  Chapters start on the *recto* side (right), so an empty page is inserted if the chapter start falls on the *verso* side (left).  The `oneside` option clearly has no empty pages (or has blank pages at the back of each paper, so every *verso* page is empty).  Note that the page margins are different for the *recto* and *verso* sides in the `twoside` option, this is because of the spline (which is on the right for *verso* and left for *recto*). I hope this is clear, I am an amateur typesetter.
+
 
 ## My supervisor(s) says section X should be named Y.  What should I do?
 
 It is always counter-productive to **not** listen to your supervisor.  This is a generic template, and your specific use-case may have different requirements.  For example, in some departments it is common to have a "Methodology" section instead of the (more experimental) "Materials & Methods".  Elsewhere, the "Evaluation" section is sometimes merged in the "Results and Discussion" chapter.  Some faculties require a standard cover page.  This template is very flexible, and any changes are easy/trivial to make.  The important thing is to use good judgement and that **you follow your supervisor's advice**.
 
-## For references, which is better [42] or [Ebejer et al., 2024]?
-
-Many computational scientists are used to the IEEE referencing style with numbers, i.e. `[42]`.  But there is a reason why `plannat`, or similar, is superior.  Your examiners (and supervisors) will be well acquainted with the research area and will know which are the main papers you should have read (and cited).  If you use numbered referencing, the examiner has to keep cross-referencing the *References* section.  This is not the case when using the name of the author and year directly in the citation.  Moreover, it is easier for the examiner to realize when you are mis-citing an author.  Modern typesetting is moving in this direction.
-
-## I have a huge figure which takes up all the page.  I would like to switch off headers and the bottom page numbers, but ```\thispagestyle{empty}``` does nothing (or changes some other page).
-
-The template uses the ```floatpag``` package.  All you need to do is place a ```\thisfloatpagestyle{empty}``` inside the figure or table environment.  Et voilà!  There is an example of this [here](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/master/chap2/background_and_lit_overview_main.tex).
-
-## Which referencing style does this template use?
-
-The template uses the APA referencing style, although it is pretty easy to change to IEEE or Harvard (or anything else for the matter).  The template uses the BibLaTeX package.
 
 ## How do I change the one-and-a-half to double line spacing?
 
 In my opinion you don't want to do this because the document is going to become very long. The idea of having double line spacing is to let examiners/supervisors write between the lines. This is not required for the final submission and mostly superceded by more modern word-processing and reviewing tools. Also, the current one and a half line spacing gives enough space for this.
 
-If you want to go ahead anyway with this, change this line in [um.cls](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/b08c822a3b1043699258adc53fb0547f1a1d1bde/um.cls#L120) from `\OnehalfSpacing` to `\DoubleSpacing`.
+If you want to go ahead anyway with this, change this line in [um.cls](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/aa35454ad53fc4114d7798c8f3b442f59bc9cabb/um.cls#L123) from `\OnehalfSpacing` to `\DoubleSpacing`.
 
 ## How do I change the document margins?
 
 Also required in ancient times to write notes in the margin (and again superceded by modern word-processing and reviewing tools).
 
-Still, should be an easy one, just change the values in the following line in [um.cls](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/b08c822a3b1043699258adc53fb0547f1a1d1bde/um.cls#L144C2-L144C2).
+Still, should be an easy one, just change the values in the following line in [um.cls](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/aa35454ad53fc4114d7798c8f3b442f59bc9cabb/um.cls#L148).
 
 ## How do I write good Latex Mathematical Notation/Formulae?
 
@@ -127,5 +132,10 @@ The [Math on Quora](https://math-on-quora.surge.sh/) is all you need. Any math n
 
 ## How do subgroup my chapters in parts?
 
-Some of the longer documents, such as doctoral dissertations, require a sub-grouping of chapters together. This may be easily achieved with `\part{My First Part}` in the the main document file (e.g. `dissertation_main.tex`) right before the chapters which make up the part (see [example](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/master/dissertation_main.tex)).
+Some of the longer documents, such as doctoral dissertations, require a sub-grouping of chapters together. This may be easily achieved with `\part{My First Part}` in the the main document file (e.g. `dissertation_main.tex`) right before the chapters which make up the part (see [example](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/main/dissertation_main.tex)).
+
+
+## I have a huge figure which takes up all the page.  I would like to switch off headers and the bottom page numbers, but `\thispagestyle{empty}` does nothing (or changes some other page).
+
+The template uses the `floatpag` package.  All you need to do is place a `\thisfloatpagestyle{empty}` inside the figure or table environment.  Et voilà!  There is an example of this [here](https://github.com/jp-um/university_of_malta_LaTeX_dissertation_template/blob/aa35454ad53fc4114d7798c8f3b442f59bc9cabb/chap3/materials_and_methods_main.tex#L415).
 

dissertation_main.tex

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                                        % must be first thing in class (with the exception of comments)
 \RequirePackage{placeins}		       % To use \FloatBarrier
 
-%% There is one option you should define; oneside or twoside
-%% Use twoside for your viva docs (examiners hate long docs they need to carry around)
-%% and oneside for the final thing you submit to the library.  Note that margins will
-%% change accordingly
-
+%% There is one option you should define; oneside or twoside.
+%% By default all electronic submissions should be `oneside`
+%% Use twoside for printing (e.g. the supervisor's customary copy)
+%% Note that margins will change accordingly and automatically
 \documentclass[oneside]{um}  % custom University of Malta project/dissertation/thesis