Thesis and Dissertation Workshop
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop: What do I need to do before I graduate?
This Workshop cover online submission, copyright, deadlines, and formatting. It's typically offered once in the Spring and once in the Fall. For those unable to attend, there is a recording and slides from a previous workshop (with the same content) linked to the right. If you have questions about this workshop, please contact Marianne Reed at mreed@ku.edu.
This workshop covers what you need to know as soon as you get ready to submit your thesis or dissertation, including:
- Copyright considerations and resources for assistance
- Increasing the visibility of your work through KU ScholarWorks
- Considerations for delaying the release of your thesis or dissertation
- Path to completion and deadlines
- Required paperwork
- Tips and tricks for formatting your thesis/dissertation, including resources for LaTeX help
- Step-by-step demonstration of the online submission process
- Dealing with supplementary files during submission
- Optional fees
This workshop is co-sponsored by the KU Libraries and the Office of Graduate Studies.
If you have questions or need additional assistance, please refer to the contacts listed below.
KU Lawrence Campus
- Office of Graduate Studies
- 213 Strong Hall
- 785-864-8040
- graduate@ku.edu
KU Medical Center
- A.R. Dykes Library
- 1005 Dykes Library
- (913) 945-5990
- dykesresearch@kumc.edu
KU Lawrence Campus
Watson Library provides support for graduate students working on their theses or dissertations. Please use the following contacts to submit your questions:
- Scott McEathron | macmap68@ku.edu | Head of the Center for Graduate Initiatives and Engagement
- Paul Thomas | paulthomas@ku.edu | Library Associate
KU Medical Center
Please see the KUMC ETD webpage for information, formatting guidelines, and templates.
KU Lawrence Campus | Watson Library
- Josh Bolick | jbolick@ku.edu | Scholarly Communication Librarian
- Marianne Reed | mreed@ku.edu | Digital Initiatives Manager
KU Medical Center
- Dykes Library, dykesresearch@kumc.edu, (913) 945-5990
- You may also book appointments through their online scheduling tool.
Marianne Reed
Digital Initiatives Coordinator
University of Kansas Libraries
Watson Library, Room 450
kuscholarworks@ku.edu
785-864-8913