Dissertation Abstracts (UMich Only)

• Indexes dissertations from around the world beginning 1861 and includes abstracts beginning 1980
• Search by author, title, keyword, subject
• Full text available since 1997
• Paper version is Dissertation Abstracts International (Ref. AS 30 .M63 with 1938-68 in stacks)

Dissertation Copies (UMich Only)

• University of Michigan Dissertations
  • Listed in MIRLYN by author, title, and keyword
  • Connect to MIRLYN
  • Paper copies in Buhr Shelving Facility
  • Microfilm copies in the Serials/Microforms Room of Hatcher
• Dissertations from Other Schools
  • Consult the Graduate Library Information Center about the purchasing or borrowing dissertations from other institutions
  • Inter-Library Loan Procedures
  • Dissertation Express permits University of Michigan affiliates to purchase their own copies of dissertations for $30 within a week

Dissertation Den (U Mich - Bidlack)

• Lists books on writing dissertations
• Guide to writing a prospectus

University Microfilms International

• Hints on writing dissertations
• Order instructions for copies of doctoral dissertations and masters' theses
• Dissertation Express provides order instructions for University of Michigan affiliates

Writing and Presenting Your Thesis or Dissertation (MSU)

• Detailed steps and advice on choosing a topic, choosing a committee, writing the thesis and defending it

Quick Jumps:

Grace York, Political Science Librarian
Christina Campbell, Documents Assistant, July 2000
University of Michigan Library
Graphics by Sherry Piontek and Barbara Perles

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/psdiss.html

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