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The Dissertation

You're finishing up your time here at LPL, and now it's time to write everything up. Maybe you're doing the "staple 3 papers together" route. Or perhaps you're writing one cohesive document. Either way, work with your dissertation advisor to figure out the best way to present what you have worked on as a graduate student to your committee and the public.

Before starting to write, you should consider whether or not you want to use Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Either system has its advantages and disadvantages, and there are templates in both formats, so in the end, you should use whatever software you have the most experience with and feel the most comfortable using. You should also be mindful of the  formatting requirements  for your dissertation that are published by the Graduate College.

If you want to use LaTeX, be aware that previous graduate students have maintained a LaTeX template that automatically does a lot of the work regarding these formatting requirements for you. That way, you can mostly just concentrate on writing. A copy of the running template from before Summer 2022 is available in the  UA Thesis 2022 (ZIP)  for archiving and for those who are still using this format. Sam Myers also reworked the entire template to follow the modern university guidelines including a new approval page and land acknowledgments. The newer UA Thesis (ZIP, updated Jan. 2024)  is fully commented and uses simpler LaTeX commands for ease of use. (If you have trouble, please ask the current *TeX grad rep for help!) A Microsoft Word template and example pages are available from UA on the Sample Pages page and Sam has also made a Word Thesis Template (ZIP) that mirrors the LaTeX template.

The LPL library has copies of dissertations from past students, and often times these are valuable resources in following some sort of precedent in how dissertations are organized, layout of chapters, figures, etc.

Dissertations & Theses : Grad college samples, manual, etc

Sample Pages : Sample pages and templates

Stupid little things they won't tell you until later and you'll wish you knew earlier (updated 5/12/2022):

• Roman numerals are not allowed as page numbers.
• Your name should match what is in GradPath
• The Author Statement is removed in the latest LaTeX template version
• The above is included in the latest LaTeX template version, just update the name of the pdf
• LaTeX template tip: pdfpages is great for importing co-author papers into appendices
• Check on copyright issues if you do add journal reprints.

The Timeline

• D-1 year:  Do you have a job/postdoc yet? You should be thinking about this a ~year before you defend! See  Advice and Tips for Getting a Job/Postdoc  and  Non-Academic Career Information .
• D-1 year  (or maybe already ongoing): Make a schedule for your path to defending. Here's a general example, modify it for your specific situation:  Dissertation Schedule (PDF)
• Talk to Amy, let her know your timeline, and make sure you've completed all the requirements before proceeding. Keep in touch with her about what bureaucratic steps are next, deadlines, forms, etc.
• Reserve room 309 on LARS for the date your committee agreed to.
• D-6 months:   Committee Appointment Form  should be filled out on  UAccess .
• Write the dissertation. Send out chapter drafts to your committee members. Keep them in the loop. Maybe they'll read it, maybe they'll skim it, maybe they can't get to it. Either way, it will only make your revisions easier.
• You may want to ask each committee member to acknowledge receipt of your dissertation. There's a good chance you won't hear back from them otherwise to confirm that you fulfilled this requirement.
• Send lots of reminders to your committee for the date, time, and place of your defense.
• D-7 business days:  The  "real deadline" : 7 business days before your defense date, the form entitled "Announcement of Final Oral Examination" is due to the Graduate College. You fill this out on  GradPath  and submit it online. Try to get this form submitted at least 2 weeks before your defense date.
• This is normally 30–45 min. long, plus time for questions. Check with your advisor in advance about the length, though — you don't want a last-minute misunderstanding about how long it's supposed to be (this actually happened...).
• Important Degree Dates and Deadlines from grad college.

The Defense

Grad college instructions:  Final Defense Instructions (PDF)

There are two parts to your defense:

• A public section which is open and advertised to the University community. This is a 30–45 minute presentation in which you outline the key aspects of your work.
• A closed section in which your dissertation committee grills you yet again. You will be expected to defend your research and to consider the impact of your work on other areas of planetary sciences.
• You need  two copies  and get everyone's original signatures on both at the end.

After the Defense

After your defense, relax and celebrate a job well done. Then get back to work:

• See the Grad college form  Doctoral Post-Defense Instructions (PDF)  on the  Graduate Student Academic Services  page.
• Revisions:  Make sure you implement whatever revisions your committee requests by the  deadline  imposed by the Graduate College in order to graduate that same semester.
• Turn in your dissertation electronically to the Graduate College.
• Print 2 paper copies to the LPL library for archiving.
• Make sure your advisor fills out the Results of Final Oral Defense Form.
• Email Amy to tell her the above has been done.

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 Frequently Asked Questions About Academic Writing

What is the general format of a history essay.

All history essays, unless specified by the instructor, are comprised of an introduction, body and conclusion. The introduction should contain a very brief summary of the topic and your thesis statement.  The body of the essay should explain evidence that support the thesis with each paragraph answering a different portion of the study. The conclusion should bring the essay back together and show how the thesis is proven.

What is a good/clear thesis statement?

A good thesis statement makes worthy arguments that takes a side rather than restate a general concept. Be sure to carefully read what is asked of you for the assignment and what kind of argument you need to make. After you decide what you want to say in your thesis, you need to clearly communicate the point. Make sure that your word choice and grammar are accessible and straightforward, too much embellishment might hide your argument. Specifically state what your argument is rather than using general words. The more specific you are, the easier it will be for the reader

How do I know which citation format to use?

Generally, historians use the Chicago Manual (note-bibliography) style of citation. This includes source citations found in footnotes at the bottom of each page and a bibliography at the end to summarily list all of the sources, with a slightly different format for each. However, it is always wise to check with an instructor or reread the assignment's requirements before you begin writing. 

Be sure to visit the UA Library's webpage for instructions on How To Cite your sources. This page also has a link to the Chicago Manual of Style, as well as other style guides. There is a Chicago Manual of Style citation guide available online that gives sample citations for the most common types of sources, such as books, journal articles, newspapers, and websites.

For specific guidelines and examples of Chicago style citations, as well as verbal descriptions of how to construct Chicago style citations, you can access Purdue OWL information page here: Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition

How do I know if I am plagiarizing?

The basic rule of thumb for plagiarism is if you use someone else’s words, ideas, concepts or specific opinion without citing them, you are at fault. This includes using another’s words, paraphrasing their ideas in your own words, or using their images without acknowledgement.

If you want to know more, feel free to explore the UA Library's webpages on:

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What is a good length for a quotation?

Most students think that a longer quotation takes up space that they do not have to fill in. This is not true. Remember that the longer the quote is, the longer your analysis of that quote must be. Only quote the part you need as evidence to reinforce your argument. Most should be short and to the point, giving you more space to make your own ideas shine. Generally speaking, the more economical the quote, the better your essay will be.

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The UA Master's Theses Collection provides open access to masters theses and reports produced at the University of Arizona, including theses submitted online from 2005-present and theses from 1895-2005 that were digitized from microfilm and print holdings, in addition to master's reports from the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture from 1966 onwards. The collection includes hundreds of titles not available in ProQuest.

We have digitized the entire backfile of master's theses and doctoral dissertations that have been submitted to the University of Arizona Libraries - since 1895! If you can't find the item you want in the repository and would like to check its digitization status, please contact us.

The UA Master's Theses collection is not comprehensive; master's theses from 1993-2015 were only received and archived by the UA Library and ProQuest if the student chose to pay the optional archiving fee. The Library does not have copies of many master's theses submitted during this time period. Some academic departments may keep copies of theses submitted to their programs. Colleges and departments wishing to archive master's theses not available in the University Libraries are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] .

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Thesis Statement Generator: Free & Precise

Looking for a thesis statement generator? The free online tool we offer will make a thesis in no time! Our thesis sentence generator will suit argumentative, informative, and comparative essays. All you need to do is look at the examples and add the necessary information.

☑️ How to Use the Thesis Generator?

• 📝 Essay Thesis
• ✍️ Research Paper Thesis
• 📜 Dissertation Thesis
• 🙊 Thesis For a Speech

💡 Make a Thesis with Our Tips

🏆 10 best thesis generators, ⭐ thesis statement maker: the benefits, 🔗 references, 🔧 thesis generator: what is it.

Sometimes it can be challenging to come up with a topic, research question, or a thesis statement for your paper. An excellent solution is to use online topic makers, problem statement generators, and thesis topic generators, such as ours! Our free online generator will help you create the perfect thesis statement! Follow the steps below to get thesis statements relating to your topic:

• Introduce your topic. It can also be the title of your paper (e.g., the benefits of online education).
• State the main idea about this topic. It is the specific point of view that you will discuss in your paper (e.g., online learning is beneficial)
• Make an argument supporting your point of view. It must be a strong and valid argument. Don't claim something that you can't back with facts (e.g., online learning is flexible)
• Make another argument supporting your point of view (e.g., online learning is affordable).
• Make an argument against your point of view. Make sure you don't just dismiss it, but acknowledge its validity (e.g., online learning is not always taken seriously)
• Decide on the topic of your paper.
• Think about the main idea that you will express in your paper. It will also be the conclusion.
• Choose arguments that can support your point of view. Also, think of at least one counterargument. It will help you discuss your topic better.
• Enter this information into respective fields. Use short sentences. Do not use punctuation or capital letters.
• Click on the "Generate Thesis" button to get samples.
• Choose the sample you like best!

📍 Why Make a Thesis Statement?

You might have already heard about theses and thesis statements. Well, the main difference is: a thesis is the key point or argument of your assignment. And the thesis statement is this point expressed in one sentence.

Here’s one crucial thing you should always keep in mind when you write this sentence: it should meet the professor’s requirements.

There are two types of thesis statements:

• Direct. It states the exact reasons for your paper. For example, "I do not support vegan lifestyle because animals do not have feelings, this lifestyle is too expensive, and a vegan diet is not healthy." Such a thesis sentence would tell the reader what each body paragraph or section is going to be about.
• Indirect. Unlike the direct thesis statement, it does not state clear arguments. Here’s the sample: "I do not support vegan lifestyle for three reasons." The fact “I do not support vegan lifestyle” is the topic, and "three reasons" represent an indirect thesis statement. The assignment will contain these three reasons.

Most kinds of academic papers require a thesis statement, which can also be considered as your answer to the research question.

Now that you've learned the basics let's see what can help you to create an excellent thesis statement for anything: from history research to a critique paper!

📝 Essay Thesis Statement

You will probably write many essays as a high school or college student. Writing an essay is quite easy: it doesn't require any serious research on your part, and the resulting text is usually short. That's why you choose a narrow thesis statement that you can talk about in 4-5 paragraphs.

Your choice of a thesis statement depends on what type of essay you're writing. Here are some examples:

In an expository essay , you explain the topic logically, using your analytical skills. This type of essay relies only on facts, without any reference to the writer's personal opinion. The topic statement is the most critical part of an expository essay. It should be short and manageable so that you can describe it in just a few paragraphs. As you can see from the definition, it also should be based on facts and not on the writer's position. This category includes compare and contrast essays, definition essays , and others:

e.g., While online education is not always taken seriously, it is beneficial because of its flexibility and affordability.

On the contrary, argumentative essays are centered on the writer's personal opinion. This type of essay is also called persuasive because your aim is to persuade people that your idea is right. The thesis statement should reflect this:

e.g., Vegan lifestyle should not be promoted because it's expensive and not healthy.

Note: it's better not to use the word "I," because it may appear as too subjective. Remember: a strong thesis statement means an excellent essay!

✍️ Research Paper Thesis Statement

Unlike essays, research papers require more information, and they are lengthier than essays. That's why a research paper thesis statement should be slightly broader. This way, you make sure that you have a lot to discuss and can demonstrate your more profound knowledge on the topic.

Research paper thesis statements can be simple or more complex, depending on the purpose of your paper. Simple thesis statements can be formulated with the help of the outlines:

Something is true because of these reasons .

The US Constitution is not outdated because it's an integral part of the country's identity.

Despite these counterarguments , something is true.

e.g., Despite not being outdated, the US Constitution needs many amendments to keep up with the changing times.

You can make more complex thesis statements by combining several arguments:

e.g., The US Constitution is not outdated, because it's a part of the country's identity; still, some amendments need to be made.

Remember: it is essential to stay on topic! Avoid including unnecessary and random words into your statement. Our online thesis creator can help you in writing a statement directly connected with your theme.

Our thesis statement generator can help writing a thesis for your research. Create a short, catchy thesis statement, and you are one step closer to completing a perfect research paper!

📜 Dissertation Thesis Statement

Writing a master's thesis or a Ph.D. dissertation is not the same as writing a simple research paper. These types of academic papers are very lengthy. They require extensive analysis of information, as well as your ideas and original research.

Besides, you only have limited time for writing a dissertation, so you'll have to work on it systematically.

That's why it's better to come up with a thesis statement as early as possible . It will help you always stay on topic and not to waste your time on irrelevant information.

A dissertation can have an even broader thesis statement because of how lengthy your work should be. Make sure it's something you can study extensively and from different points of view:

e.g., The use of memory techniques at school can boost children's abilities and revolutionize modern teaching.

Don't forget to include a statement showing why your dissertation is interesting and relevant!

🙊 Thesis Statement For a Speech

Similarly, the thesis statement for a speech should be catchy and exciting . If you include it in the introduction, you will provide your audience with a sense of direction and make it easier to concentrate. The audience will know what to expect of your speech, and they will pay more attention.

Speech, unlike a research paper, includes only the most relevant information . If your speech is based on a paper, use your thesis statement to decide what to leave out. Remember that everything you say should be connected to your thesis statement! This way, you'll make your speech consistent, informative, and engaging.

Another useful tip is to rehearse your speech several times before deciding that it's finished. You may need to make some corrections or even rephrase the thesis statement. Take your time and make sure you do your best!

Now, we will concentrate on your thesis writing. We’ve prepared six tips that would help you to master your thesis statement regardless of the paper type you were assigned to:

• Formulate your topic. Here’s the secret: the good topic makes half of the success when you write a paper. It defines your research area, the degree of your involvement, and, accordingly, how good will the result be at the end. So what is the topic of an essay? Basically, it’s a phrase that defines the subject of your assignment. Don’t make it too broad or too specific.
• Determine the key idea. It will help you get an understanding of your essay subject. Think about things you are trying to state or prove. For example, you may write down one main idea; consider a specific point of view that you’re going to research; state some facts and reasons you will use in your assignment, or express your opinion about the issue.
• Choose the central argument to support your thesis. Make a list of arguments you would use in your essay. This simple task has at least two benefits. First, you will get a clear understanding on what you’re going to write. It will wipe out the writer’s block. Second, gathering arguments for the topic will help you create an outline for your assignment.
• Generate other arguments to support the thesis. Free thesis generators suggest you proceed with a few arguments that support your topic idea. Don’t forget to prepare some logical evidence!
• Come up with a counterargument to the main idea. You might find this exercise a bit hard, but still, if you're dreaming of writing an excellent paper, think of another side of the argument. To complete this task, you should conduct preliminary research to find another standpoint and evidence behind it.
• Provide your thesis statement as early as possible in your paper. If you're writing a short paper, put your thesis in the introductory paragraph. For more extended essays, it is acceptable to write it in the second paragraph. And avoid phrases like, "The point of my essay is…"
• Make your thesis statement specific. Remember to keep it short, clear, and specific. Check if there are two broad statements. If so, think about settling on one single idea and then proceed with further development. Avoid making it too broad. Your paper won’t be successful if you write three pages on things that do not disclose the topic and are too generic.

Original thesis:

There are serious objections to abortions.

Revised thesis:

Because of the high risk of breast cancer or subsequent childbearing, there should be broadly implemented the informed consent practice that certifies that women are advised of such risks prior to having an abortion.

When writing your thesis, you use words that your audience will understand:

• Avoid technical language unless you’re writing a technical report.
• Forget about jargon.
• Avoid vague words: “exciting,” “interesting,” “usual,” “difficult,” etc.
• Avoid simply announcing the topic. Share your specific “angle” and show why your point on the issue matter.
• Do not make judgments that oversimplify complex topics.
• If you use judgment call in your thesis, don’t forget to specify and justify your reasoning.
• Don't just report facts. Instead, share your personal thoughts and ideas on the issue.
• Explain why your point matters. When you’re writing a thesis, imagine that your readers ask you a simple question: “So what?” Instead of writing something general, like "There are a lot of pros and cons of behaviorism", tell your readers why you think the behaviorism theory is better than cognitivist theory.
• Avoid quotes in your thesis statement. Instead of citing someone, use your own words in the thesis. It will help you to grab the reader's attention and gain credibility. And the last advice: change your thesis as you write the essay. Revise it as your paper develops to get the perfect statement. Now it's time to apply this knowledge and create your own thesis! We believe this advice and tools will be useful in your essay writing!

To ease your writing, we prepared an IvyPanda thesis statement generators. Check the list below:

1. Thesis Statement Generator

Thesis Statement Generator is a simple online tool which will guide you through the thesis statement creation. To get your thesis, you will have to provide the following information: the topic, your personal opinion, the qualification, and reason sentences. Then press the button “My Thesis” to see the final draft, edit it and print or save it on your computer.

Also, you can make an outline for your future paper within a couple of clicks. The tool works with any type of paper.

2. Grammarly AI Thesis Statement Generator

Grammarly is known for its superb grammar-checking software, but it has recently added various AI-powered tools. An AI Thesis Statement Generator is one of them. To use this tool, specify your audience and briefly describe your paper type and topic. After that, wait a few seconds, and Grammarly will provide three thesis statement options.

However, as with any AI writing tool, you should be critical of the information they provide. Therefore, we recommend you check the generated thesis statements for inaccuracies before using them in your writing.

3. HelpfulPapers Thesis Statement Checker

HelpfulPapers Thesis Statement Checker is another free service that requires no registration and provides unlimited attempts for thesis creation. To create a thesis statement, you should put a topic, your main conclusion about it, two arguments, and a counterargument. Then, click the button “Make a thesis statement.” You will get a few thesis examples to choose from.

On the page, you will also find a comprehensive guide on thesis statement writing with good and bad samples. This website doesn’t allow its users to create an outline draft. However, the HelpfulPapers blog contains lots of useful articles on writing.

4. Thesis Builder

Thesis Builder is a service by Tom March, which is available for students since 1995. This ad-free tool allows you to generate a persuasive thesis and create your essay outline. This web app is completely free, so fill in the boxes and write your assignment. You can print a result or send it as email.

5. Thesis Statement Creator

The next tool in our list is Thesis Statement Creator. The service is ad-free and offers unlimited attempts to generate thesis statement. It works with any type of paper and requires no registration. Users can find a short guide and thesis statement prompts. The app allows printing the result.

6. UAGC Thesis Generator

The University of Arizona Global Campus has designed a convenient tool for crafting compelling argumentative thesis statements. Just follow the prompts on the website to fill in all the boxes and get a strong and focused thesis.

If you want to learn more about developing thesis statements, the university invites you to follow the link to their thesis writing guide. From there, you’ll learn how to craft not only argumentative thesis statements but also analytical and expository ones.

7. HIX.AI Thesis Statement Generator

HIX.AI is an AI-powered thesis statement generator. To use the tool, enter your topic, specify the main idea and supporting evidence, and add a counterargument. You can also choose your audience, tone of voice, and language. Then, click the button and check your thesis.

HIX.AI offers a free plan: you can generate a maximum of 1,000 words per week without charge. Although not quite a lot, it can be enough to craft 20-25 thesis statements a week. So, you are highly likely to get the one that suits you.

8. Editpad Thesis Statement Generator

Editpad Thesis Statement Generator is another AI-powered tool for crafting thesis statements. Yet, it has a much simpler interface: you only have to enter your topic and click the button to get your thesis statement.

If you’re looking for a quick, unsophisticated tool or haven’t identified your main point, evidence, and counterargument yet, the Editpad thesis generator can be just what you need. However, if you want a more customizable option, you’d better choose something different from our list.

9. Thesis Statement Maker

Thesis Statement Maker is similar to the previous tool. The page contains hints on thesis writing, four fields to fill and get a thesis, and works with any type of paper. As a bonus, you will find a list of thesis statements on various topics.

The key drawback is the same too: lots of ads and no paper outline option.

10. Thesis Generator | SUNY Empire State College

The truly academic tool in our list: SUNY Empire State College Thesis Generator. Students can find a lot of useful information on thesis writing. To generate summary, choose the type of paper you are going to write, fill the form and get your thesis. The website is ad-free and provides a short guide on most common types of thesis.

Among its drawbacks are only three supported types of thesis statements and no outline generation.

Updated: Dec 19th, 2023

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Use the UA Theses & Dissertations Repository , to locate UA dissertations and masters theses submitted to the library from 1895-present. You can browse or search by title.

You can also search for dissertations published by advisor and discipline by selecting the options that display on the lower left.

Use ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global , to locate dissertations and masters theses from North American and European colleges and universities, including the University of Arizona. You can search by keyword or use the dropdown menus to search by university, advisor, author, department, and a number of other options.

Use our tutorial, Searching Proquest Dissertations & Theses .

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Archiving the Master's Thesis

Thesis archiving requirement.

Master’s theses present significant research by students and are a vital part of the University of Arizona’s academic contributions.  A master’s student who completes a thesis is required to submit the final approved thesis for archiving.  Archiving does not preclude publication by other methods. Successful master's candidates are also encouraged to submit thesis material for publication in scholarly or professional journals. Suitable acknowledgment must indicate the publication to be a thesis, or portion of a thesis, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master's degree at the University of Arizona.

The instructions below apply to students who completed a Thesis (course number 910) as a requirement for a master’s degree.  They do not apply to a master’s report completed under course number 909.

The master's degree for a student completing a thesis will not be awarded until the Graduate College receives and accepts the thesis submission with the supporting forms (see the submission steps below and Steps to Archiving Your Thesis ).

Thesis Submission Deadline

All requirements for the master's degree, including the submission of the final, approved thesis for archiving, must be completed by the published deadline for graduation in that semester or term.  The submitted thesis must be the final thesis approved by the thesis committee with no edits or revisions remaining.

Instructions for Thesis Archiving

All master's theses will be archived both with ProQuest/UMI in their national archive of dissertations and theses and in the University of Arizona Campus Repository maintained by the UA Library.  The thesis submitted for archiving must be the final thesis as approved by the student’s thesis committee.

   Submitting the Thesis for Archiving

• Please submit your thesis through the submission site maintained by ProQuest/UMI: www.etdadmin.com/arizona .  You will begin by creating your submission profile.  Be sure to use your “@arizona.edu” e-mail address in the submission profile.
• Follow instructions on site to complete submission of thesis.
• Submit your signed Distribution Rights form to the Graduate Student Academic Services office in the Graduate College.  (See below for details about these forms.)  You may deliver these forms to the Administration Building, Room 316, fax it to (520) 621-4101, or scan and e-mail them to your Degree Counselor .
• You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your thesis has been accepted.  The thesis will be added to both the ProQuest/UMI archive and the UA Campus Repository .  (There may be a delay of a few weeks before the thesis will be available from ProQuest/UMI.) Any corrections post publication may incur a fee.

Restricting Access to your Thesis (Embargo Option)

If you do not want your thesis to be available to the public, you may deposit it in the archives with a temporary or permanent embargo on distribution.  You may specify any length of time for which you want your thesis restricted from public access.  An embargo requested from ProQuest while making your submission will also be observed by the UA Campus Repository.

Not sure whether to make your thesis immediately available online? Read more about reasons to release or embargo your thesis .

Thesis Approval Pages

• Option 1: Your Graduate Coordinator will use Adobe Sign to gather signatures for your approval page.  Once the chair/co-chairs and committee members have all signed, you will include that signed approval page as page 2 in your dissertation.
• Option 2: If your chair/co-chairs and committee members prefer to physically sign your approval page at the final defense, please follow these instructions:
• Download the sample to prepare your approval page. Be sure to use the correct version, depending on whether you have one thesis chair or co-chairs. Type your name, thesis title and names of the members who will participate on your thesis defense committee. Use your defense date as the date for the signature lines.
• Print out a hard copy to take to your thesis defense and get the signatures of all your committee members. Your Thesis Chair Co-Chairs will need to sign the form twice (as a member and as chair/co-chair). If a committee member or chair attends the defense remotely, scan the page, have them sign and send back to you.
• When all signatures are received, scan the signed approval page and email it to your Graduate College Degree Counselor. Keep the original for your records. DO NOT add to ETD ProQuest as a supplementary file.
• Once you receive the approval page back with the   UA watermark, insert the page into your   thesis as page 2.

Distribution Rights Form

You will prepare and sign the Distribution Rights form to grant permission to the UA Campus Repository to store your thesis.  If you have requested an embargo on public access to your thesis, you should list the date for permission to publish the thesis consistent with the date you agree to make the thesis publicly available.  Email the signed Distribution Rights form to your Degree Counselor in the Graduate Student Academic Services office.

Optional Fees

Archiving with ProQuest and the UA Campus Repository is free of charge. 

However, if you elect Open Access publishing through ProQuest/UMI, you will pay an additional fee directly to ProQuest.  By paying the Open Access fee, you enable ProQuest/UMI to make your thesis available at no cost to readers.  Note that all theses are available free from the University of Arizona Campus Repository regardless of your publishing option with ProQuest/UMI.

You may elect to have ProQuest/UMI file for a copyright for your thesis in your name.  You can find more information on our About Copyrighting web page .   If you choose to file the copyright for your thesis, ProQuest will charge you the copyrighting fee directly.  Please note that once you make your online submission, you will NOT be able to change your copyrighting decision.

Requests for Technical Help while Submitting your Thesis

Technical assistance with submissions available at http://www.etdadmin.com/cgi-bin/main/support .

Thesis Formatting

Please refer to the Thesis Formatting Guide for our formatting guidelines and our site providing sample pages of the standard thesis title page and approval page.  You can contact your Degree Counselor in the Graduate College with any questions about thesis formatting.

Graduate Exit Survey

After submitting your thesis, please complete the Graduate College Exit Survey .  Your feedback assists the Graduate College in improving graduate education for all students.

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