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How do I find dissertations and theses?

Answered by: jen saulnier lange last updated: feb 20, 2024     views: 1907, finding wsu dissertations and theses:, conduct a keyword search in search it.

• All dissertations completed at WSU are cataloged in  Search It . You can locate dissertations in Search It by searching for the author or title.  
• If you have a topic in mind, but don’t know the name of a specific dissertation, another way to locate dissertations in Search It is to make use of the keyword “thesis.” ALL WSU dissertations have the word “thesis” in their description (Thesis (Ph. D.)--Washington State University, 2001), so you can search for thesis and another word or phrase that describes your area of interest.

For Print: Dissertations published before 2008 are available in print from the WSU Libraries and are shelved by department. If the item is not available electronically, write down the call number, which begins with "WSU."  Use the location and call number information to find the dissertation in the stacks.

Use the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database

You may search  ProQuest Dissertations & Theses .  To find WSU dissertations and theses, use the database  ProQuest Dissertations and Theses at WSU .

If the dissertation is available online, you will see a "Full-text PDF" link to it. If you do not see a Full-text link, it means the resource is available in print.  Copy the title of the dissertation and paste it into Search It.  Click the search button, and you should see the item in the results list.  Write down the location and call number.

If you are looking to browse dissertations and theses from a specific department or advisor, use the following search field codes:

Advisor : ADV(Last name, First name) 

Department : DEP(Department name)

Learn more about field codes and  using ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database .

Finding Dissertations and Theses From Other Institutions

Sometimes the best way to find dissertations and theses from other institutions is to search via  Google,  which often brings up results from the institution's institutional repository. If the item is older, you may need to search the institution's online catalog. You can also search  Open Access Theses and Dissertations  (OATD). If you cannot find full text, you will need to either request a copy from the host institution (via  Interlibrary Loan ) or purchase an electronic copy from the Proquest Dissertations & Theses database.

For more information on submitting dissertations & theses and to learn more about copyright and embargoes, please visit Theses and Dissertations at WSU .

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Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation

You’ve spent years on your dissertation and it’s time to turn it in to the Graduate School. What happens then? Every semester, the Graduate School’s Daniel Vickoren, Programs and Graduations Supervisor, teaches students how to understand and navigate WSU’s thesis and dissertation formatting requirements. Daniel also debuts a new thesis/dissertation template and gives additional tips on the title page, abstract, chapter headings, using previously-published work, and much more. The WSU librarians Debra Spidal and Talea Anderson also discuss how your dissertation is cataloged, submitted to ProQuest/UMI, and made available via the Research Exchange for others to learn about your work. PDI offered the Submitting Your Thesis and Dissertation workshop every semester, please check the current event calendar to see when the workshops will be offered.

For more information about the Graduate School forms and deadlines please click HERE .

NEED HELP FORMATTING YOUR THESIS OR DISSERTATION?

Use WSU’s Professional Editing Service Center.

• Let an editor format your document for you.
• The cost is $30/hour (proofreading rate), with typical jobs running between $60 to $120.
• Visit the Graduate Writing Center or send an email to [email protected] . to get started.

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Whether you are getting ready to submit your thesis/dissertation or getting ready to submit a journal article, it is important to look at the formation and submission requirements. 

WSU thesis/dissertation submission and formatting requirements are on the Graduate School website . 

When preparing for specific journals or publishers, make sure to check their websites for citation styles, formatting, and submission guidelines. 

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