MSE Thesis & Dissertation Aids

Thesis & Dissertation Guidelines:

Dissertation Guidelines Document

Thesis & Dissertation Aids:

APA for Novices: A Struggling Student's Guide to Theses, Dissertations, and Advanced Course Papers 

 The following text is able for you to download as a guide. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you look over this before you begin the writing process. It has been updated to reflect APA 6th Edition Guidelines.

Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hoops and Barriers - Things That Shouldn't Matter, But Do
Chapter 2: Crafts and Puzzles - Bringing All Parts Into Place
Chapter 3: The Papers Trail - Controlling Your Reference Base
Chapter 4: The Fine Art of Sentencing - Who Did What? and How?
Chapter 5: Hurdles - Avoiding Clashes and Crashes
Chapter 6: Small Stressors - Mechanics Most Haven't Memorized
References Page
Index

Important Segments from APA for Novices

Introduction checklist - Chapter 1, pp. 24-25

Table examples - Chapter 1, p. 27

All of Chapter 2 - pp. 36-60

Precaution: page or chapter number for direct quotations - Chapter 3, p. 75

Precaution: end of sentence citations - Chapter 3, p. 77

Punctuation to aid clarity -Chapter 4, pp. 106-118

Block quotes and & quotations - Chapter 5, pp. 128-131 (ignore Dissertation Dispensation box)

Seriation - Chapter 5, pp. 135-141

Hyphens - Chapter 6, pp. 155-156

Italics and quotation marks - Chapter 6, pp. 159-162

 

Guidelines for Journal Ready Formats: (Download)


External Editors

The following individuals can be hired to support students in the formatting and writing process. It is not mandatory to hire an editor. Average prices range from $15-20 per hour ($1-$3 per page equivalent). Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by the McKay School of Education.

Dale Caswell: 801-228-7445

Hilary Hendricks: 801-380-3871

Eliza Nevin: 801-602-5289

Amy Ostvig: 801-812-5968

Kirsta Silvey: 801-787-2662

Tricia Stoddard: 801-812-1967

Jessica Vavrinec: 480-773-3487

Jenni Whicker: no phone listed

Brittany Thompson: 603-244-8636

Jasmine Western: 801-615-9137