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The purpose of this page is to give you assistance with the dissertation/theses process.
If you need assistance search strategies, citation management, or systematic review searching, schedule an appointment with the Education Librarian, Chrstopher Lowder. Appointments require 24 hour notice. We can meet face to face or virtually if that is more convenient.
The University Dissertation & Theses Services (UDTS) is here to help you this this portion of your degree. All graduate and PhD students writing theses and dissertations are required to submit their documents to UDTS (udts@gmu.edu) for Format Review. The Format Review Deadline for the Spring 2024 Semester is 5:00pm EST on Friday, April 19.
Listed below, you will find information about each step of the process, UDTS resources, workshops, and frequently asked questions.
The Process
These are the major steps you must complete in order to prepare, format, complete, and submit your thesis or dissertation. Not all Master's students are required to defend; please check with your college/school/department to confirm. Click on the links below to read more specific information about each step.
Resources
Get templates to properly format your dissertation, thesis, or project, and schedule an appointment in order to graduate on time from the UDTS web page.
Workshops
To register for a UDTS workshop, please visit the library's workshop calendar. Workshops go over format templates and the submission process. They are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Data & Digital Scholarship Services, helps researchers with creating, finding, and using data; geographic information systems (GIS); research data management and sharing; digital humanities and digital project planning and management.
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