Tag: Theses and Dissertations

Students who are completing a dissertation, thesis, or report are invited to join the Graduate School to learn about the resources available to them to assist in scheduling their defense, formatting their documents, and submitting their documents.  In one afternoon, you can learn everything you need to be successful and complete your degree in a timely fashion!  Faculty and staff who assist students with submissions are also welcome to attend.  Attend the entire event, or stop in for the seminar that interests you.

• When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 1 – 5pm (see detailed schedule below)
• Who: Students completing a dissertation, thesis or report; faculty and staff who assist students with submission
• Where: MUB Ballroom A; (register to attend online and receive participation instructions)
• Registration: Please register to receive handouts via email or attend online. The seminar will be available online as well as on campus.

If you are unable to join us, the event will be taped and available online after the event. The previous semester’s seminars are always available online.

Information on submitting, formatting, and more can be found online for dissertations and theses or reports.

Detailed schedule

• 1 – 2pm – Submission 101
  Learn what is required to submit your document to the Graduate School and the deadlines for the upcoming semester.  Best for students who are completing their degree this semester or next semester.
• 2 – 2:45pm – Formatting 101: Using the Guide and Word Template
  Learn how to find what you need in the Guide and use a Word template to create a perfectly formatted document the first time. LaTeX resources will be referenced, but not emphasized.
• 2:45 – 3pm: Break
  Enjoy snacks and network with other attendees
• 3 – 4pm: Formatting 102: Copyright for your dissertation, thesis, and report
  Learn how to use copyrighted materials in your document, including papers you have published as well as materials created by someone else.
• 4-4:45pm: Formatting 103: Checking and fixing your document
  Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat to check your document to ensure it meets our formatting requirements and correct it without recreating the PDF.
• 4:45 – 5pm: Final questions
  Have a question that hasn’t been answered yet? We’ll be available to answer any additional questions you have.

Are you working on formatting corrections for your dissertation, thesis, or report? Do you need help? Are you unsure where to submit your dissertation, thesis, or report?

Join the Graduate School (gradschool@mtu.edu) for group work hours. These workshops are provided at no charge to students working on a dissertation, thesis, or report. Staff will able to help with the changes required by the Graduate School for these documents in MS Office. Assistance will also be available for converting documents to PDF from Word and how to make simple corrections and check your document in Adobe Acrobat. The workshops will be in rooms with PCs with University software, or you may bring your own laptop. Distance students may contact gradschool@mtu.edu about remote assistance during these times via web conferencing.  If you need additional help outside of these times, please contact the Graduate School.  On a limited basis, one-on-one assistance may be available.

 Last day to submit a post-defense document to successfully complete your degree in fall is December 10, 2018 by 4pm EST!

All workshops will be held from on the following dates at the mentioned time:

• Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | 2:30-4:30pm | Dillman 211
• Thursday, December 6, 2018 |2:30-4:30pm | EERC 723
• Thursday, December 20, 2018 | 2:30-4:30pm |EERC 723