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Traditional format: follows the standard structure with full chapters, and a single study or set of studies. Students are encouraged to submit the completed dissertation as a journal article or book manuscript after the defense.
Article format:
Designed to resemble a journal-length article or series of articles
Still focuses on a single cohesive project or set of studies
Follows formatting and length guidelines of a target journal
Not intended for brief reports
Important Notes for Article Format:
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The proposal document should include a full literature review and methods section, just as in the traditional format.
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For the final dissertation, you’ll work with your supervisor (and possibly
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committee) to determine what goes into the article, and what supplementary materials should be placed in appendices for committee review (e.g. extended literature review, detailed methods, or results).
Once your dissertation proposal is approved, switching formats requires full committee approval.
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Dissertation Enrollment Requirement
Once you are admitted to candidacy, the Graduate School requires you continuously register for dissertation hours (EDP 399W, 699W, or 999W) every Fall and Spring semester until graduation. Summer registration in dissertation is required if your faculty adviser believes it necessary, if you will hold your proposal meeting in the Summer, or if you will graduate during the summer.
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