A thesis (plural: theses) is a lengthy scholarly paper completed by master's degree students as a culmination of their studies. A dissertation is a lengthy (often book-length) scholarly paper completed by a doctoral student as a culmination of their studies.
Our catalog lists most dissertations for most colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and a great many from around the world. Be sure the "Libraries Worldwide" option is check marked so that you are browsing outside the holdings of our own library. Although dissertations and theses are difficult to obtain, you may try requesting through Interlibrary Loan. Often only the institution which granted the degree will own a copy of the thesis or dissertation. The fastest method to make a request for a dissertation or thesis is by searching our catalog for the dissertation or thesis and using the ILL function to submit the request. If an institution will not loan their theses/dissertations, ILL will notify you and cancel the request.
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