Degree Requirements
6. Where can you find info/help to write your thesis/dissertation?
Many students find writing the thesis or dissertation an arduous task. UCI's Office of Graduate Studies is happy to offer several sources that provide information/help with various aspects of the thesis/dissertation writing enterprise.
- "The UCI Thesis and Dissertation Manual"
This is the official manual maintained by University Archives that covers everything you need to know about the mechanics of writing your dissertation (i.e., formatting, grammar, etc.). - General Information about Thesis/Dissertation Writing
This page includes, among other items, dates for upcoming Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Information sessions sponsored quarterly by University Archives. - "Getting Around to Writing your Thesis or Dissertation?"
This Graduate Voice (now known as Grad Quarterly) article discusses issues of grammar, formatting, and proofreading. - "Some Thoughts on Writing the Dissertation"
This Grad Quarterly article covers more general issues associated with writing the thesis or dissertation, including time management, dealing with the autonomy associated with being “almost” at the finish line for your graduate career, and knowing what is expected of you (from your committee and the university as a whole). - "The Dissertation Decathlon"
This Grad Quarterly article discusses some important points that you should take into consideration when deciding on a topic for your thesis or dissertation.
