Thesis Content and Style
Thesis formatting (university).
The University has detailed guidance about the style, formatting and sequence of material standards for your thesis. Further information about how to format your thesis can be found linked below.
Since 2019, the University of York has required its PhD postgraduate researchers to submit an e-thesis, rather than a hard copy, printed thesis. This means that you should take particular care to ensure that your thesis is accessible and easy for anyone to read. Guidance on making your thesis accessible has also been created by the Postgraduate Research Administration (PGRA) and can also be found below.
University Guidelines for formatting your thesis
PGRA guidance on making your e-Thesis accessible: Google Document
In addition to online guidance on preparing and formatting your thesis, the University also offers courses to help you through Information Services and through BRIC.
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Bric training.
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10 Top Tips for a Tip Top Undergraduate Dissertation: a Practical Guide
Manage your time effectively
Specify a clear research question
Understand your research methodology
Construct a comprehensive search strategy
Engage critically with the literature
Leave no stone unturned in your search for resources
Think carefully about how to structure your argument
Write with an analytical style
Make the most of Word
Seek help when you need it
Finally, if ever you’re struggling with the dissertation process you should seek help when you need it. Yes it’s an independent project, but everyone at the University wants you to succeed and there’s lots of support available to help you do just that.
Working with your supervisor
Your dissertation supervisor will be a great source of support. They are there to guide you through the expectations from the department, help you to refine your research topic, and to answer specific questions about how to approach your dissertation. In some departments your supervisor may be able to provide feedback on dissertation drafts, but you should check the specific advice from your department.
Your department might set up meetings with your supervisor on your behalf, or you might need to approach them yourself to do this. Either way be sure to make the most of this valuable resource. Remember, however, that your supervisor will be busy. They might be supervising other students at the same time, and will almost certainly be doing teaching and other activities. You should therefore give them plenty of notice to book in meetings, especially if you need them to provide specific feedback. You should go to meetings with a specific agenda in mind, as your supervisor will expect you to lead the discussion.
Other sources of help
There are lots of other sources of help across your department and the University, including:
Your department might provide timetabled classes to support the Dissertation module. You should attend these to get an overview of the process and specific support for the research and writing of your dissertation.
Your department’s Faculty Librarians can help you to make the most of the huge array of resources in the Library, as well as useful tools such as reference management software. Contact them for a 1:1 appointment to discuss your research; you can find their details on the Library’s Subject Guide for your department. You can learn about how best to re-use copyrighted material in your dissertation in our Copyright Guide .
The University’s Writing Centre provides support for academic writing. You are able to send drafts of your work in advance alongside the assessment criteria, which you can then discussion one-to-one with a writing tutor. They offer frequent drop-ins and appointments (book via their website), but be sure to book early as they can be very popular.
Your department’s admin team will be an invaluable source of help around the practicalities of the dissertation, including when to submit and in what format. Don’t be afraid to approach them if you have any questions. Your department may also hold copies of previous dissertations which you can consult for reference.
Your peers, friends and family continue to be a crucial support network in these final stages of your degree. Why not share your experiences and top tips with other students in the same boat?
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Theses & dissertations.
Theses and dissertations are extended scholarly essays that incorporate original research on a specific topic. They are usually written as part of the requirements for a graduate degree (e.g. MA or PhD).
Finding a York University thesis or dissertation Most doctoral dissertations and Master's theses completed at York University are available through the Libraries. Law dissertations are held in the Law Library; most others are held in Scott Library. Please note that the library does not normally hold copies of Major Research Papers (MRPs); for these, please check with the appropriate York University department or faculty.
For York dissertations and theses written from 1967 to 2012: Start by searching the Dissertations and Theses @ York University database. You can search by keyword, title, adviser or school. The full-text of most York theses and dissertations submitted between 1967 and 2012 can be downloaded for free.
This service is only available to registered York students and faculty. For York dissertations and theses written between 1967 and the present that were never microfilmed or have some form of embargo restricting access:
- Search the library catalogue . You can search by title, author, or keyword. When you find the entry, note the call number and location. A quick location guide is provided below.
For dissertations and theses written from 2013 to the present, search the library catalogue (NOT the classic catalogue) by title, author, or keyword.
Finding theses from other universities
- Proquest Digital Dissertations and Theses This database contains citations and abstracts of doctoral dissertations and some masters theses from colleges and universities in North America and Europe. Citations are available from 1861 to the present. Abstracts are available for dissertations from 1980 to the present and for masters theses from 1988 to the present. From 1997, sometimes earlier, the full-text of some dissertations and theses may be downloaded for free in PDF format. Please note that this service is only available to registered York students and faculty.
- Theses Canada Portal The Theses Canada Portal provides free access to the full text electronic versions of Canadian theses and dissertations that were published from the beginning of 1998 to the present.
- Index to theses (Great Britain and Ireland) An index to theses accepted in the Universities of Great Britain and Ireland. Covers 1716 – present.
- EThOS (Great Britain) Launched in 2008, the Electronic Theses Online System (EThOS) offers free access to full text versions of British theses. New theses are digitized and added to the database in response to requests from researchers.
Many other periodical indexes and databases include references to dissertations.
Note : Theses and dissertations not available in the Libraries or online can be requested through the Resource Sharing Department.
Thesis and Dissertation
Forms for Research Ethics approval and for Thesis and Dissertations are available on the FGS Forms page .
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Consulting a thesis/dissertation in the Library. Our physical theses and dissertations are kept in a secure store. To consult them you will need to request access via Borthwick Institute for Archives by emailing borthwick-institute @york.ac.uk with the details of the thesis and a preferred appointment date. Note: theses and dissertations can ...
Types of thesis. There are two main types of thesis. A monograph or traditional thesis: a unified, single author document comprising a number of chapters with an introduction and conclusion.; A journal-style thesis: a document that incorporates one or more chapters that are in a format suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed title alongside a supporting commentary.
University guidelines require page numbers and running headers to be no nearer the edge of the paper than half the margin width . A running header could be used to repeat the thesis or chapter title on each page. Double -sided output could include the title on right -hand pages and author on left-hand pages.
A dissertation is usually a long-term project to produce a long-form piece of writing; think of it a little like an extended, structured assignment. In some subjects (typically the sciences), it might be called a project instead. Work on an undergraduate dissertation is often spread out over the final year. For a masters dissertation, you'll ...
The University has detailed guidance about the style, formatting and sequence of material standards for your thesis. Further information about how to format your thesis can be found linked below.. Since 2019, the University of York has required its PhD postgraduate researchers to submit an e-thesis, rather than a hard copy, printed thesis. This means that you should take particular care to ...
The University has detailed guidance about the style, formatting and sequence of material standards for your thesis. Further information about how to format your thesis can be found linked below.. Since 2019, the University of York has required its PhD postgraduate researchers to submit an e-thesis, rather than a hard copy, printed thesis. This means that you should take particular care to ...
Step 2 - Thesis and Dissertation Proposal. All graduate students must prepare a thesis or dissertation proposal. This is normally in consultation with their supervisor. The proposal should contain a brief statement in non-technical language regarding the purpose of the thesis or dissertation, its relationship to existing work in the area, and ...
Submitting Your YorkU Thesis or Dissertation The Faculty of Graduate Studies manages the submissions process for Theses and Dissertations. Learn more about the process by visiting their pages: Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection As of September 2013, York University Electronic Theses and Dissertations are hosted in the YorkSpace repository. Frequently Asked Questions Found a typo […]
The abstract should be inserted immediately following the Title Page, and should be numbered "ii". Acknowledgements Page. ... The thesis or dissertation is submitted electronically using York University's Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) platform. The thesis coordinator in the Office of the Dean, Graduate Studies, will check that ...
Your dissertation supervisor will be a great source of support. They are there to guide you through the expectations from the department, help you to refine your research topic, and to answer specific questions about how to approach your dissertation. In some departments your supervisor may be able to provide feedback on dissertation drafts ...
A DISSERTATION* SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY*. GRADUATE PROGRAM IN [name of program; e.g. English, Biology, Music] YORK UNIVERSITY TORONTO, ONTARIO. [month and year that the Chair of the Examining Committee confirmed successful defense of the ...
Guidelines For Writing a Major Research Paper (MRP) Text to be printed in 12 pt. font, double-spaced, left justification only. Footnotes and/or endnotes are to be single-spaced and may be smaller font. Margins are to be one inch on top, bottom and sides. Title page (see format below) 1 page abstract (maximum) Acknowledgments. Table of Contents.
Late submission - or failure to deposit your thesis - constitutes failure of your degree. In cases where exceptional circumstances exist, you may apply for an extension to your submission deadline in advance of your deadline; a pending extension request is not sufficient.. The submission and deposit of theses is governed by Regulation 2.7 and section 12 and section 13 of the Policy on Research ...
The title page (or cover page) of your thesis, dissertation, or research paper should contain all the key information about your document. It usually includes: Dissertation or thesis title. Your name. The type of document (e.g., dissertation, research paper) The department and institution. The degree program (e.g., Master of Arts)
Additional information is also available on the Dissertation VLE site. General guidance. Supervision. Assessment. Problems. Completing a Masters Dissertation in the Department of Health Sciences. If you need to take a break from your studies whilst completing your dissertation please speak to your supervisor in the first instance.
Student Name: The name on the title page must be the one under which the student is registered at York University. All title pages must include the following statement: A Dissertation* submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy* [*For a master's thesis ...
The full-text of most York theses and dissertations submitted between 1967 and 2012 can be downloaded for free. This service is only available to registered York students and faculty. Search the library catalogue. You can search by title, author, or keyword. When you find the entry, note the call number and location.
Your thesis and viva. As a postgraduate researcher you will be assessed entirely, or almost entirely, on your final thesis. Depending on your course you may also have to defend your work in an oral examination, known as a viva. PGR Administration. pgr-administration @york.ac.uk. +44 (0)1904 325962. Student Hub, Information Centre Basement ...
Master's theses and doctoral dissertations submitted by students in partial fulfillment of degree requirements must embody the results of original research and must be successfully defended at oral examinations. Dissertations shall include submission and approval of a dissertation proposal, including appropriate ethics review and approval, in accordance with Faculty and program requirements ...
Dissertation and thesis printing. We are here to help you get your thesis and dissertation printed, bound and ready for submission. We understand how important this is for you and can deliver quality printing and binding with quick turnaround times. In consultation with the University of York Students' Union, the University is funding free ...