thesis processing brief september 2014. we review your: master’s thesis mba report joint...
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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