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Theses & Dissertations

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Using Theses & Dissertations in Your Research

Theses and dissertations are a category of scholarship which presents a student's intensive original research and findings on a topic which is meant to demonstrate the author's readiness to contribute to the discourse of a discipline. It is usually submitted for an advanced degree (i.e., Master's or Ph.D.) or other academic qualification.

Theses and dissertations may provide an introduction to existing scholarship in a given area through the literature reviews that the papers often include, as well as an awareness of emerging trends through the innovative work of their authors.

Writing a Thesis, Dissertation or Major Paper

Here are some books about how to write thesis, dissertations, and major papers.  Please note: E-Books are restricted to current TRU students, staff and faculty.