ETD Preparation & Submission: Guidelines for Graduate Students  

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Duquesne University requires graduate students writing theses and dissertations to publish an ETD in order to graduate.  ETDs have been mandatory since July 1, 2003.

What are ETDs?  ETDs (electronic theses and dissertations) are electronic versions of traditional print theses and dissertations. They are created using word processing software and then converted to PDF (portable document format).

Why does Duquesne require ETDs?

• They offer immediate and world-wide exposure of research.
• They enhance presentation and communication by providing opportunities for hyperlinks, interactive elements, and multimedia.
• They provide an opportunity to learn basic skills of scholarly publishing.
• They provide an electronic document for a personal website or an electronic CV.
• They save storage and binding costs.

Your ETD submission will be required to include the following:

• 1 Burned CD containing the formatted Word document and a PDF version of your thesis or dissertation
• 3 forms
• Approval Form - signed by your and your advisor/chair
• Formatting Checklist - signed by you and your advisor/chair
• Submission Checklist - signed by you and your School ETD Representative
• completed online account with UMI/ProQuest

*For further information and detailed instructions, please see ETD Submission.

This guide was created by Sara Grozanick. It is revised and maintained by Alyson Pope.

*NOTE: Music Performance students should use the Music Performance section only. 

For futher questions regarding ETDs, please contact the ETD Coordinator or your School's ETD Representative.