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  • Italicize the title
  • Identify whether source is doctoral dissertation or master’s thesis in parentheses after the title

See Ch. 10 pp. 313-352 of APA Manual for more examples and formatting rules

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To cite a master's thesis in a reference entry in APA style 6th edition include the following elements:

  • Author(s) of the thesis: Give the last name and initials (e. g. Watson, J. D.) of up to seven authors with the last name preceded by an ampersand (&). For eight or more authors include the first six names followed by an ellipsis (…) and add the last author's name.
  • Year of publication: Give the year in brackets followed by a full stop.
  • Title of the master's thesis: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
  • URL: Give the full URL where the document can be retrieved from.

Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a master's thesis in APA style 6th edition:

Author(s) of the thesis . ( Year of publication ). Title of the master's thesis (Master's thesis). Retrieved from URL

If the thesis is available from a database, archive or any online platform use the following template:

  • Author(s) of the thesis: Give the last name and initials (e. g. Watson, J. D.) of up to 20 authors with the last name preceded by an ampersand (&). For 21 or more authors include the first 19 names followed by an ellipsis (…) and add the last author's name.
  • Title of the Master's thesis: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
  • Publication number: Give the identification number of the thesis, if available.
  • Name of the degree awarding institution: Give the name of the institution.
  • Name of Platform: Give the name of the database, archive or any platform that holds the thesis.
  • URL: If the thesis was found on a database, omit this element.

Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a master's thesis in APA style 7th edition:

Author(s) of the thesis . ( Year of publication ). Title of the Master's thesis ( Publication number ) [Master's thesis, Name of the degree awarding institution ]. Name of Platform . URL

If the thesis has not been published or is available from a database use the following template:

  • Location: Give the location of the institution. If outside the United States also include the country name.

Author(s) of the thesis . ( Year of publication ). Title of the master's thesis (Unpublished master's thesis). Name of the degree awarding institution , Location .

If the thesis is not published, use the following template:

Author(s) of the thesis . ( Year of publication ). Title of the master's thesis [Unpublished master's thesis]. Name of the degree awarding institution .

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A master's thesis found in an online platform

Bauger, L . ( 2011 ). Personality, passion, self-esteem and psychological well-being among junior elite athletes in Norway ( Master's Thesis ). Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/29a9/ef96c34e577211246b83b11813a2585033c5.pdf
Bauger, L . ( 2011 ). Personality, passion, self-esteem and psychological well-being among junior elite athletes in Norway [ Master's Thesis , University of Tromsø ]. Semantic Scholar . https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/29a9/ef96c34e577211246b83b11813a2585033c5.pdf

An unpublished master's thesis

Aube, K. E . ( 2019 ). A comparison of water main failure prediction models in San Luis Obispo, CA ( Unpublished master's thesis ). Cal Poly , San Luis Obispo, CA .
Aube, K. E . ( 2019 ). A comparison of water main failure prediction models in San Luis Obispo, CA [ Unpublished master's thesis ]. Cal Poly .

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  • CMS 14.224: Theses and dissertations

Titles of unpublished works appear in "quotation marks"—not in italics . This treatment extends to theses and dissertations, which are otherwise cited like books.

The kind of thesis, the academic institution, and the date follow the title. Like the publication data of a book, these are enclosed in parentheses in a note but not in a bibliography.

If the document was consulted online, include a URL or, for documents retrieved from a commercial database, give the name of the database and, in parentheses, any identification number supplied or recommended by the database.

For dissertations issued on microfilm, see 14.120 . For published abstracts of dissertations, see 14.197 .

Note-Bibliography

First-name Last-name, "Title of Thesis: Subtitle," (Publisher, Year).

      Mihwa Choi, “Contesting Imaginaires in Death Rituals during the Northern Song Dynasty,” PhD diss., (University of Chicago, 2008).

Short Note:

Last-name, "Title of Thesis."

Choi. “Contesting Imaginaires ."

Bibliography Entry:

Last-name, First-name. "Title of Thesis: Subtitle." Year.

Choi, Mihwa. “Contesting Imaginaires in Death Rituals during the Northern Song Dynasty.” PhD diss. University      of Chicago, 2008.

Author-Date

Text Citation:

(Last-name Year)

(Mihwa 2008)

Reference Entry:

Last-name, First-name. Year. "Title of Thesis: Subtitle."

Choi, Mihwa. 2008. “Contesting  Imaginaires  in Death Rituals during the Northern Song Dynasty.”  PhD diss.       University of Chicago.

Note -Bibliography

Note #. First-name Last-name, "Title of Thesis: Subtitle," Unpublished thesis type, University. Year.

Barry C. Hosking, "The Control of Gastro-intestinal Nematodes in Sheep with the Amino-acetonitrile Derivative, Monepantel with a Particular Focus on Australia and New Zealand," PhD diss., (Ghent University, 2010).

Note #. Last-name,"Title of Thesis."

Barry C. Hosking, "The Control of Gastro-intestinal Nematodes."

Bibliography:

Last-name, First-name. "Title of Thesis: Subtitle." Unpublished thesis type. University. Year.

Hosking, Barry C. "The Control of Gastro-intestinal Nematodes in Sheep with the Amino-acetonitrile Derivative, Monepantel with a Particular Focus on Australia and New Zealand." PhD diss., Ghent University, 2010.

(Hosking 2010)

Last-name, First-name.  Year.  "Title of Thesis: Subtitle." Unpublished thesis type. University.

Hosking, Barry C.    2010.  "The Control of Gastro-intestinal Nematodes in Sheep with the Amino-acetonitrile Derivative, Monepantel with a Particular Focus on Australia and New Zealand." PhD diss., Ghent University.

Note #. First-name Last-name, "Title of Thesis: Subtitle," Database Name (Identifier if given), Year, Internet address.

      12. Meredith Stewart, "An Investigation into Aspects of the Replication of Jembrana Disease Virus, " Australasian Digital Theses Program (WMU2005.1222), 2005, http://wwwlib.murdoch.edu.au/adt/browse/view/adt-MU20051222.104106.

Note #. Last-name, "Title of Thesis."

21. Stewart, "An Investigation into Aspects."

Last-name, First-name. "Title of Thesis: Subtitle." Database Name (Identifier if given), Year. Internet address.

Stewart, Meredith. "An Investigation into Aspects of the Replication of Jembrana Disease Virus ." Australasian Digital Theses Program (WMU2005.1222),  2005. http://wwwlib.murdoch.edu.au/adt/browse/view/adt-MU20051222.104106.

(Stewart 2005)

Last-name, First-name. Year. "Title of Thesis: Subtitle."  Database Name  (Identifier if given), Internet address.

Stewart, Meredith. 2005. "An Investigation into Aspects of the Replication of Jembrana Disease Virus ." Australasian Digital Theses Program  (WMU2005.1222),    http://wwwlib.murdoch.edu.au/adt/browse/view/adt-MU20051222.104106.

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How do I cite a dissertation in MLA style?

Note: This post relates to content in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook . For up-to-date guidance, see the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook .

A dissertation is a unique type of source. It is a finished, stand-alone work written under the auspices of an institution. In a change from the previous edition of the MLA Handbook ,    we do not distinguish between published and unpublished dissertations. To cite a dissertation, include in the entry the author, title, and date of publication as core elements. As an optional element, list the institution granting the degree and a description of the work.

Njus, Jesse. Performing the Passion: A Study on the Nature of Medieval Acting . 2010. Northwestern U, PhD dissertation.

If you accessed the dissertation through an online repository, include this fact as the title of the second container:

Njus, Jesse. Performing the Passion: A Study on the Nature of Medieval Acting . 2010. Northwestern U, PhD dissertation.  ProQuest , search.proquest.com/docview/305212264?accountid=7432.
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How to Cite a Thesis/Dissertation in Chicago/Turabian

Academic theses and dissertations can be a good source of information when writing your own paper. They are usually accessed via a university’s database or a third party database, or found on the web. The main difference between a thesis and a dissertation is the degree type they are submitted for:

  • Thesis—A document submitted to earn a degree, such as a master’s degree, at a university.
  • Dissertation—A document submitted to earn an advanced degree, such as a doctorate, at a university.

This guide will show you how to create notes-bibliography style citations for theses and dissertations in a variety of formats using the 17th edition of the  Chicago Manual of Style.

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  • Citing a thesis or dissertation from a database
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Citing a Thesis or Dissertation from a Database

Citation structure.

1. First name Last name, “Title” (master’s thesis or PhD diss., University Name, year published), page number, Database (Identification Number).

Bibliography:

Last name, First name. “Title.” Master’s thesis or PhD diss., University Name, year published. Database (Identification Number).

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1. Kimberly Knight,  “Media Epidemics: Viral Structures in Literature and New Media” (PhD diss., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2011), 17, MLA International Bibliography (2013420395).

Knight, Kimberly.  “Media Epidemics: Viral Structures in Literature and New Media.” PhD diss., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2011. MLA International Bibliography (2013420395).

Citing a Thesis or Dissertation from the Web

1. First name Last name, “Title” (master’s thesis or PhD diss., University Name, year published), page number, URL.

Last name, First name. “Title.” Master’s thesis or PhD diss., University Name, year published. URL.

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1. Peggy Lynn Wilson, “Pedagogical Practices in the Teaching of English Language in Secondary Public Schools in Parker County” (PhD diss., University of Maryland, College Park, 2011), 25, https://drum.lib.umd.edu/bitstream/1903/11801/1/Wilson_umd_0117E_12354.pdf.

Wilson, Peggy Lynn. “Pedagogical Practices in the Teaching of English Language in Secondary Public Schools in Parker County.” PhD diss., University of Maryland, College Park, 2011. https://drum.lib.umd.edu/bitstream/1903/11801/1/Wilson_umd_0117E_12354.pdf.

Citing an Unpublished Thesis or Dissertation

In rare cases, you may need to cite a thesis or dissertation that has not yet been published. This is particularly the case if you want to cite your own work or the work of a colleague.

1. First name Last name, “Title” (unpublished manuscript, Month Day, Year last modified), format.

Last name, First name. “Title.” Unpublished manuscript, last modified Month Day, Year. Format.

1. John Doe, “A Study of Generic Topic” (unpublished manuscript, June 19, 2021), Microsoft Word file.

Doe, John. “A Study of Generic Topic.” Unpublished manuscript, last modified June 19, 2021. Microsoft Word file.

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October 26, 2023

Components of a Thesis Paper Citation

Properly citing a thesis paper is essential to give credit to the author and sources used in your research. To cite a thesis paper effectively, you need to include several key components.

The first component is the name of the author, which should be cited according to the specific citation style you are using, such as MLA, Chicago, or Harvard. The next component is the title of the thesis, which should be cited in quotation marks or italics and followed by the type of work (e.g., “dissertation” or “thesis”).

Another important component is the name of the institution or university where the thesis was completed, as this information helps to establish the credibility and authority of the source. The year of publication is also necessary for accurate citation, as it helps readers to determine the currency and relevance of the source.

Some citation styles may require additional components, such as page numbers, URLs, or DOIs (digital object identifiers). It is important to follow the specific guidelines of the citation style you are using to ensure proper formatting and citation accuracy.

Overall, citing a thesis paper involves combining various components to provide a comprehensive and accurate reference for the source. By including all the necessary components and following the specific guidelines of the chosen citation style, you can effectively cite a thesis paper and give credit to the original authors and sources used in your research.

Different Citation Styles for Thesis Papers

When it comes to citing a thesis paper, there are several different citation styles to choose from. Each style has its own set of rules and guidelines for formatting citations, so it’s essential to understand which style is required or preferred for your thesis paper.

The first citation style to consider is the APA (American Psychological Association) style. This style is commonly used in the social sciences and is known for its emphasis on clear and concise citations.

Another widely used style is the MLA (Modern Language Association) style, commonly used in humanities subjects such as literature and languages. MLA style has specific rules for formatting citations, including the use of in-text citations and a works cited page.

For those in the field of history, the Chicago style is often preferred. This style offers two different citation formats – one for footnotes and one for a bibliography – providing options for citing in longer research papers like theses.

Lastly, the Harvard style is a commonly used citation style across various disciplines. It is known for its use of author-date citations, allowing readers to easily locate the full reference in the bibliography.

Understanding the differences and requirements of these citation styles is crucial to ensure accuracy and consistency in your thesis paper. By following the guidelines of the required citation style, you will properly cite a thesis paper and give credit to the authors and sources you have used throughout your research.

APA (American Psychological Association) style is widely used in social sciences and is a popular citation style for thesis papers. When citing a thesis paper in APA style, there are specific rules to follow for formatting your citations.

Firstly, the citation should begin with the author’s last name, followed by a comma and the first name initial. The year of publication should be included in parentheses, followed by the title of the thesis. The title of the thesis should be italicized and end with a period. For example:

Smith, J. L. (2019). An analysis of educational outcomes in primary schools.

Additionally, the university or institution where the thesis was completed should be listed after the title in parentheses. Lastly, cite the source of the thesis, whether it is a DOI or URL, so that readers can easily locate the source if desired.

When citing directly from the thesis paper, include the author’s last name, year of publication, and page number of the source. For example:

(Smith, 2019, p. 10)

By understanding the basic rules of APA style for thesis paper citations, you can ensure that your citations are accurately formatted. Properly citing a thesis paper using APA style not only gives credit to the original authors and sources, but it also helps to strengthen the credibility and validity of your research.

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is widely used in the field of humanities, including literature, languages, and cultural studies. When citing a thesis paper in MLA style, it is important to follow the specific guidelines to ensure proper formatting and citation accuracy.

In MLA style, the citation starts with the author’s last name, followed by a comma and the first name. Next, provide the title of the thesis in quotation marks, followed by the type of work (e.g., “Dissertation” or “Thesis”). The title of the thesis should be followed by the name of the institution or university, the year of publication, and the medium of publication. For example:

Smith, John. “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems.” Dissertation, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2020. Print.

When referencing the thesis in the text, include the author’s last name and the page number in parentheses. For example:

MLA style also requires the inclusion of a Works Cited page at the end of the thesis paper, where all the sources used in the paper are listed in detail. This includes the citation for the thesis paper itself.

By adhering to the guidelines of MLA style, you can properly cite a thesis paper and give credit to the original authors and sources used in your research.

Chicago Style

Chicago style, often used in history and other humanities disciplines, offers two different citation formats for citing a thesis paper: footnotes/endnotes and a bibliography. Understanding the specific requirements of Chicago style is important for accurately citing a thesis paper.

In the footnotes or endnotes format, a superscript number is placed after the cited material in the text, linking it to a corresponding footnote or endnote at the bottom of the page or at the end of the document. The citation should include the author’s name, the title of the thesis, the type of thesis (e.g., PhD diss., Master’s thesis), the university or institution, and the year of publication. For example:

^1John Smith, “The Effects of Globalization on Local Economies” (PhD diss., University of Chicago, 2021), 35.

In the bibliography format, the citation is listed in alphabetical order at the end of the paper. The author’s name is followed by the title of the thesis, the type of thesis, the university or institution, and the year of publication. For example:

Smith, John. “The Effects of Globalization on Local Economies.” PhD diss., University of Chicago, 2021.

Both the footnotes/endnotes and bibliography formats provide comprehensive information about the thesis paper and its source, allowing readers to easily locate and verify the information.

By following the specific guidelines of Chicago style, you can properly cite a thesis paper and provide accurate references to the sources used in your research.

Harvard Style

Harvard style, also known as the author-date citation system, is widely used in various disciplines, including the sciences, social sciences, and business. When citing a thesis paper in Harvard style, it is important to follow the specific guidelines to ensure accurate citations.

In Harvard style, the citation includes the author’s last name, followed by the year of publication in parentheses. Next, provide the title of the thesis in italics or quotation marks, followed by the type of work (e.g., “dissertation” or “thesis”). Include the name of the institution or university, and if available, the URL or DOI to allow readers to easily locate the source. For example:

Smith, J. L. (2019). An analysis of educational outcomes in primary schools. (Doctoral dissertation). University of Cambridge. Retrieved from http://www.example.com/thesis

When citing directly from the thesis within the text, include the author’s last name and the year of publication. For example:

(Smith, 2019)

Harvard style emphasizes the author and date within the text, and a comprehensive reference list is provided at the end of the document to include all sources cited.

By adhering to the guidelines of Harvard style, you can accurately cite a thesis paper and provide proper credit to the original authors and sources used in your research.

In-text Citations in a Thesis Paper

In a thesis paper, in-text citations are crucial for acknowledging the sources of information and ideas used in your research. Depending on the citation style you are following (e.g., MLA, Chicago, Harvard), in-text citations may vary slightly in formatting, but they all serve the same purpose: to guide readers to the corresponding entry in the references list or bibliography.

Here are some general guidelines for in-text citations in a thesis paper:

  • Include the author’s last name and the page number(s) in parentheses after a direct quote. For example: (Smith 45).
  • If the author’s name is mentioned in the text, only include the page number(s) in parentheses. For example: According to Smith, the impact of climate change is significant (45).
  • If there are multiple authors, include all their last names in the citation. For example: (Smith, Johnson, and Williams 75).
  • If there is no page number, use other indicators like paragraph numbers or section headings to guide readers to the specific location in the source material.

Remember to check the specific requirements of your chosen citation style for any additional or particular formatting guidelines for in-text citations.

By utilizing in-text citations effectively, you ensure that your thesis paper provides proper credit to the original authors and sources, while also allowing readers to locate and verify the information used in your research.

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Abstract: Sora is a text-to-video generative AI model, released by OpenAI in February 2024. The model is trained to generate videos of realistic or imaginative scenes from text instructions and show potential in simulating the physical world. Based on public technical reports and reverse engineering, this paper presents a comprehensive review of the model's background, related technologies, applications, remaining challenges, and future directions of text-to-video AI models. We first trace Sora's development and investigate the underlying technologies used to build this "world simulator". Then, we describe in detail the applications and potential impact of Sora in multiple industries ranging from film-making and education to marketing. We discuss the main challenges and limitations that need to be addressed to widely deploy Sora, such as ensuring safe and unbiased video generation. Lastly, we discuss the future development of Sora and video generation models in general, and how advancements in the field could enable new ways of human-AI interaction, boosting productivity and creativity of video generation.

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Prize-Winning Thesis and Dissertation Examples

Published on September 9, 2022 by Tegan George . Revised on July 18, 2023.

It can be difficult to know where to start when writing your thesis or dissertation . One way to come up with some ideas or maybe even combat writer’s block is to check out previous work done by other students on a similar thesis or dissertation topic to yours.

This article collects a list of undergraduate, master’s, and PhD theses and dissertations that have won prizes for their high-quality research.

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University : University of Pennsylvania Faculty : History Author : Suchait Kahlon Award : 2021 Hilary Conroy Prize for Best Honors Thesis in World History Title : “Abolition, Africans, and Abstraction: the Influence of the “Noble Savage” on British and French Antislavery Thought, 1787-1807”

University : Columbia University Faculty : History Author : Julien Saint Reiman Award : 2018 Charles A. Beard Senior Thesis Prize Title : “A Starving Man Helping Another Starving Man”: UNRRA, India, and the Genesis of Global Relief, 1943-1947

University: University College London Faculty: Geography Author: Anna Knowles-Smith Award:  2017 Royal Geographical Society Undergraduate Dissertation Prize Title:  Refugees and theatre: an exploration of the basis of self-representation

University: University of Washington Faculty:  Computer Science & Engineering Author: Nick J. Martindell Award: 2014 Best Senior Thesis Award Title:  DCDN: Distributed content delivery for the modern web

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University:  University of Edinburgh Faculty:  Informatics Author:  Christopher Sipola Award:  2018 Social Responsibility & Sustainability Dissertation Prize Title:  Summarizing electricity usage with a neural network

University:  University of Ottawa Faculty:  Education Author:  Matthew Brillinger Award:  2017 Commission on Graduate Studies in the Humanities Prize Title:  Educational Park Planning in Berkeley, California, 1965-1968

University:  University of Ottawa Faculty: Social Sciences Author:  Heather Martin Award:  2015 Joseph De Koninck Prize Title:  An Analysis of Sexual Assault Support Services for Women who have a Developmental Disability

University : University of Ottawa Faculty : Physics Author : Guillaume Thekkadath Award : 2017 Commission on Graduate Studies in the Sciences Prize Title : Joint measurements of complementary properties of quantum systems

University:  London School of Economics Faculty: International Development Author: Lajos Kossuth Award:  2016 Winner of the Prize for Best Overall Performance Title:  Shiny Happy People: A study of the effects income relative to a reference group exerts on life satisfaction

University : Stanford University Faculty : English Author : Nathan Wainstein Award : 2021 Alden Prize Title : “Unformed Art: Bad Writing in the Modernist Novel”

University : University of Massachusetts at Amherst Faculty : Molecular and Cellular Biology Author : Nils Pilotte Award : 2021 Byron Prize for Best Ph.D. Dissertation Title : “Improved Molecular Diagnostics for Soil-Transmitted Molecular Diagnostics for Soil-Transmitted Helminths”

University:  Utrecht University Faculty:  Linguistics Author:  Hans Rutger Bosker Award: 2014 AVT/Anéla Dissertation Prize Title:  The processing and evaluation of fluency in native and non-native speech

University: California Institute of Technology Faculty: Physics Author: Michael P. Mendenhall Award: 2015 Dissertation Award in Nuclear Physics Title: Measurement of the neutron beta decay asymmetry using ultracold neutrons

University:  Stanford University Faculty: Management Science and Engineering Author:  Shayan O. Gharan Award:  Doctoral Dissertation Award 2013 Title:   New Rounding Techniques for the Design and Analysis of Approximation Algorithms

University: University of Minnesota Faculty: Chemical Engineering Author: Eric A. Vandre Award:  2014 Andreas Acrivos Dissertation Award in Fluid Dynamics Title: Onset of Dynamics Wetting Failure: The Mechanics of High-speed Fluid Displacement

University: Erasmus University Rotterdam Faculty: Marketing Author: Ezgi Akpinar Award: McKinsey Marketing Dissertation Award 2014 Title: Consumer Information Sharing: Understanding Psychological Drivers of Social Transmission

University: University of Washington Faculty: Computer Science & Engineering Author: Keith N. Snavely Award:  2009 Doctoral Dissertation Award Title: Scene Reconstruction and Visualization from Internet Photo Collections

University:  University of Ottawa Faculty:  Social Work Author:  Susannah Taylor Award: 2018 Joseph De Koninck Prize Title:  Effacing and Obscuring Autonomy: the Effects of Structural Violence on the Transition to Adulthood of Street Involved Youth

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