Locating Dissertations & Theses
If after using the following resources and you have no luck finding a dissertation that you need, contact your subject librarian. Many universities are storing dissertations and theses in their institutional repositories.
- WorldCatWorldCat's search covers over 30 million records of any type of material cataloged by OCLC member libraries, including manuscripts written as early as the 11th century. Has holdings information for many US and some foreign libraries. A combined catalog of over 14,000 libraries from around the world listing over 40,000,000 items. You can place an Interlibrary Loan request for items found in other libraries while online. The book will be sent here.
- NDLTD: Networked Digital Library of Theses and DissertationsDART-Europe is a partnership of research libraries and library consortia who are working together to improve global access to European research theses.
Selected Books about Writing a Dissertation or Thesis
Academic Writing for Graduate Students, Second Edition by Call Number: PE1408 .S7836 2004ISBN: 0472088564Publication Date: 2004-03-25
Doing your masters dissertation : realizing your potential as a social scientistCall Number: LB2369 .H324 2005is a practical and comprehensive guide to researching, preparing and writing a dissertation at Masters level. It adopts a well-structured and logical approach, and takes the student through all the stages necessary to complete their research and write a successful dissertation.--Amazon Discription
The elements of an effective dissertation and thesis : a step-by-step guide to getting it right the first timeCall Number: LB2369 .C275 2006With over 100 examples of completed dissertations from well-known universities and colleges, this book allows the student to concentrate on what makes sense and what is important to completing his or her research to writing an effective doctoral dissertation or a master's thesis.--Amazon Description
Enjoy Writing Your Science Thesis or Dissertation! by Call Number: T 11 .H582 2014ISBN: 9781783264216Publication Date: 2014-06-25
Finish your dissertation once and for all! : how to overcome psychological barriers, get results, and move on with your lifeCall Number: LB2369 .M454 2009Combining psychological support with a project management approach that breaks tasks into small, manageable chunks, experienced dissertation coach Alison Miller shows you how to overcome negativity and succeed beyond your own expectations. You will learn how to plan and structure the dissertation process, work effectively with dissertation chairpersons and committees, and take care of yourself on the dissertation journey. Tips for mastering all of these skills are presented along with exercises to reinforce key lessons, ideas, and strategies...--Amazon Description
Finish Your Dissertation, Don't Let It Finish You! by Call Number: Online ResourceISBN: 9781118419250Publication Date: 2013-10-28
How to Write an Exceptional Thesis or Dissertation by Call Number: LB 2369 .G695 2014ISBN: 9781601386038Publication Date: 2014-07-21
A practical guide to the qualitative dissertationCall Number: LB2369 .B49 2007How do you write a good qualitative dissertation? This book offers advice about and examples of the primary tasks and hidden complications in writing a qualitative dissertation. The long process of bringing a dissertation to completion involves making many choices-substantive, organizational, and interpersonal. This guidebook takes you through the process-from the first formulation of the topic and selection of a committee to development of an argument and, finally, preparation for the defense.--Amazon Description
Writing Your ThesisCall Number: LB2369 .O55 2008This new edition is designed to help graduate and research students with the process, preparation, writing, and examination of their theses. Many students are able to design their program of research and to collect the data, but they can find it more difficult to transform their data into a thesis. --Publisher Web site.
