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Finding Theses & Dissertations: General Tips

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Theses/dissertations from universities in Ohio

OhioLINK Electronic Theses & Dissertations (OhioLINK ETD Center) This link opens in a new window
Recommended if searching for doctoral dissertations, masters theses, or senior honors theses published by students graduating from institutions in the State of Ohio. Most listings include full-text.

Theses/dissertations from other institutions

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window
Find citations to dissertation and theses from around the world from 1861 to the present day. Provides full text for most dissertations added since 1997 and some retrospective full text coverage for older works.
WorldCat Dissertations and Theses This link opens in a new window
Access dissertations and theses available in OCLC member libraries. Many of these are available electronically, at no charge, directly from the publishing institution.

Why can't I find the full-text of some dissertations or theses?

With some exceptions, dissertations and theses published after the year 2000 can often be found online. Dissertations published prior to 2000 may or may not yet be digitized.
The full text of some theses or dissertations may be embargoed for a certain amount of time after the author's graduation.
You can request items not available through KentLINK, OhioLINK, or the library's databases by submitting an Interlibrary Loan Office (ILL) request. ILL is available for all current Kent State faculty, staff, and students. Simply log into ILLiad to submit a request for a dissertation.

Last Updated: Nov 21, 2024 10:40 AM
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