THESIS PROCESSING BRIEF September 2014. We review your: Master’s Thesis MBA Report Joint Applied Project Doctoral Dissertation

THESIS PROCESSING BRIEF

September

2014

We review your:

Master’s Thesis

MBA Report

Joint Applied Project

Doctoral Dissertation

Thesis Processors

Halligan Hall, Rooms 234, 232

Sue Hawthorne [email protected] 656-2159

Cat Grant [email protected] 656-7757

Michele D’Ambrosio [email protected]

du 656-3876

Janice Long, offsite [email protected] 656-2155

Our Websitehttp://www.nps.edu/research/research1.html

WORKSHOPS

https://my.nps.edu/web/gwc/GWC Website

COACHING

Your Deliverables (1 per team)

Word file (except LaTeX users) PDF Special Abstract Release Form, signed Final Checklist, completed Distribution Statement (unlimited/restricted)

... Although there have been many sacrifices, each of you understood what is a stake and pushed me forward.

Format Citations and

references

Grammar and punctuation

Our Review Focus

Say what?! Consistency and clarity

Target Milestones

First Review Target Date:6 weeks before Graduation Day

Requires a minimum of three edited chapters, plus Distribution Statement (MANDATORY) and partial List of References

Final Review Target Date:2 weeks before Graduation Day

Requires a signed Release Form, plus Special Abstract

Final Review Turnaround: 4–8 business days minimum

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Budget time for ALL stakeholders’ reviews

Pace Yourself

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Your choice:– Use established style; no mix ’n match– Ask if department mandates a style– Check out GWC Citation workshop

Most popular:– Chicago– APA – IEEE– AMS

Reference Style

Ask if department mandates a style

Use with caution: Proof your work ( garbage in, garbage out ) Plan on edits to punctuation, capitalization Remove field coding before Final Review

Most popular: Word Citation Manager Write ‘N Cite RefWorks

Citation Software

Plan on edits to punctuation, capitalization

Use to submit all unclassified theses

Email [email protected] when ready for First Review

SharePoint does not “talk” to us; email is a must

SharePoint

Gives thesis correct NPS look and feel

Contains the Styles for headings, text, captions.

Simplified paragraph formatting NEW!

Saves you work!

Use the Template

Did I Mention . . . ?

• Check Template Setup settings on each computer you use

• Use MathType, not Word Equation Editor

• Choose one POC for each pair or group; use that student’s SharePoint site

• Find LaTex Template and Wiki on our website

• Get fresh templates from our website; “hand-me-downs” = extra work for you

Help is available! GWC tutors/ workshops DKL staff

Thesis processors

Editor/ formatter referrals

Handouts‒Review and Keep

1. Student Responsibilities/Flowchart

2. Template Setup MANDATORY

3. Formatting Instructions

4. SharePoint/Release Form MANDATORY

5. Common Errors

6. Citation Styles by Department NEW!

Thesis processing website

And Now . . .

Required forms

Requesting thesis processor

SharePoint upload

Template/formatting