Macdonald-Kelce Library: Dissertations and Repository Research: Writing and Formatting Dissertations

Resources to Help You Begin Writing

Each department and college have their own requirements for writing and formatting theses/dissertations. Please consult with your advisor. Use the resources below to help you.

Thesis and Dissertation Guide - Purdue OWL
Purdue OWL offers a comprehensive page on guiding you through the dissertation process. Tools include tips on development, revision, and formatting requirements.

Useful Citation Websites

Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL Purdue)

In addition to their up-to-date versions of the most popular citation styles, they also host a number of helpful handouts dealing with writing and grammar

AMA - Purdue OWL
Purdue Online Writing Lab citation guidance and examples

AMA Manual of Style
This guide specifies the writing and citation styles used in journals published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

APA Style & Grammar Guidelines
The style and grammar guidelines pages present information about APA Style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition and the Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition.
APA - Purdue OWL
Purdue Online Writing Lab citation guidance and examples
ASA Style (American Sociological Association) - Purdue OWL
Purdue Online Writing Lab citation guidance and examples. You can find the complete ASA guide at the library's circulation desk.
AP Style - Purdue OWL
Associated Press style used in journalism, and frequently the default for commercial writing.
Chicago Manual of Style - Purdue OWL
The CMOS explained by the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

Chicago Manual of Style Online
Provides guidelines on style, usage, grammar, and citation format with examples. Both the 17th and 16th editions are accessible.

CSE Quick Citation Guide
Citation and style guide often used with the natural sciences. This quick guide was provided by Penn State University Libraries.
MLA - Purdue OWL
Purdue Online Writing Lab citation guidance and examples