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| ===== Writing a Master's or Ph.D. Thesis ===== | ===== Writing a Master's or Ph.D. Thesis ===== | ||
| ===== Disclaimer ===== | ===== Disclaimer ===== | ||
| - | This is an **unofficial guide**, and all information is subject to change. Current information about filing a thesis or dissertation at UC Davis can be found on the [[https://grad.ucdavis.edu/preparing-filing-your-thesis-or-dissertation|Graduate Studies thesis and dissertation filing page]]. | + | This is an **unofficial guide**, and all information is subject to change. Current information about filing a thesis or dissertation at UC Davis can be found on the Graduate Studies page **[[https://grad.ucdavis.edu/preparing-filing-your-thesis-or-dissertation|Filing Your Thesis Or Dissertation]].** |
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| ===== LaTeX Dissertation Template ===== | ===== LaTeX Dissertation Template ===== | ||
| - | + | * **Download: {{ ::dissertation_template_2026.zip | Dissertation Template 2026}}** | |
| - | Download: {{ ::dissertation_template_2026.zip | Dissertation Template 2026}} | + | |
| This template was originally created by Tyrell McAllister, with later edits by Jeff Irion, John Challenor, Will Wright, and David Haley to keep the template current with UC Davis formatting requirements. In 2024, Greg DePaul updated the template to be Overleaf compatible. In 2026, Lisa Johnston reorganized and cleaned up the template to make it easier to edit. | This template was originally created by Tyrell McAllister, with later edits by Jeff Irion, John Challenor, Will Wright, and David Haley to keep the template current with UC Davis formatting requirements. In 2024, Greg DePaul updated the template to be Overleaf compatible. In 2026, Lisa Johnston reorganized and cleaned up the template to make it easier to edit. | ||
| - | The 2026 version separates the front matter, chapters, and preamble into clearer files and adds a ''Dissertation_Info.tex'' for easier access. | + | Note: This template is a good starting point but not an official Graduate Studies template. Please check the current Graduate Studies filing and formatting requirements. |
| - | Note: This template is a good starting point but not an official Graduate Studies template. Please check the current Grad Studies filing and formatting requirements. | + | As of April 2026, all electronic dissertations and theses must meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements. |
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| - | As of April 2026, all electronic dissertations must meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements. | + | |
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| ===== Filing and Formatting Notes ===== | ===== Filing and Formatting Notes ===== | ||
| - | * Take note of the [[https://grad.ucdavis.edu/academic-dates|filing deadlines]]. They recommend completing your dissertation in time to give it to your committee for review at the beginning of the quarter in which you intend to graduate. In most cases, your committee probably won't need that much time, but you should check in with your committee members well in advance to make sure they'll be around when you need them. | + | * Take note of the [[https://grad.ucdavis.edu/academic-dates|filing deadlines]]. Graduate Studies recommends sending your thesis or dissertation draft to your committee at least four weeks before the date you plan to file. In most cases, your committee probably won't need that much time, but you should check in with your committee members well in advance to make sure they'll be around when you need them. |
| - | * Once your committee members have signed your dissertation's title page, you can file your dissertation electronically (see the Grad Studies website linked above for the specific instructions). | + | * Once your committee members have signed your thesis or dissertation's title page, you will upload the completed document electronically to ProQuest ETD and upload the required paperwork through GradSphere. (See the Graduate Studies website linked above for current instructions.) |
| * Grad Studies will review your dissertation to make sure that it is formatted correctly and let you know if any corrections need to be made. They will then inform you when your dissertation has been approved, after which time no further changes are allowed. | * Grad Studies will review your dissertation to make sure that it is formatted correctly and let you know if any corrections need to be made. They will then inform you when your dissertation has been approved, after which time no further changes are allowed. | ||
| * Upload all required paperwork, including the signed title page, through GradSphere. The Report of Final Exam, if required for your degree plan, is submitted by the chair of your final exam through GradSphere. | * Upload all required paperwork, including the signed title page, through GradSphere. The Report of Final Exam, if required for your degree plan, is submitted by the chair of your final exam through GradSphere. | ||
| - | * The title page must be a single form signed by all committee members. Electronic signatures are accepted, and committee members may use any format or application to sign, except only typing their name. The signed title page must be submitted via GradSphere during your Filing Process. | + | * The title page must be a single form signed by all committee members. Electronic signatures are accepted, and committee members may use any format or application to sign, except only typing their name. * The title page in your ProQuest upload should be unsigned with blank signature lines. The signed title page is uploaded separately through GradSphere. |
| * You can schedule a pre-filing appointment with a [[https://grad.ucdavis.edu/about-us/contact-us/graduate-senior-academic-advisors|Senior Academic Advisor]] if you have questions or want to confirm that your materials are complete. | * You can schedule a pre-filing appointment with a [[https://grad.ucdavis.edu/about-us/contact-us/graduate-senior-academic-advisors|Senior Academic Advisor]] if you have questions or want to confirm that your materials are complete. | ||
| =====General Writing Advice===== | =====General Writing Advice===== | ||
| + | Note: What appears below, with permission, began as a slightly edited version of unofficial advice from MGSA,the UC Berkeley Mathematics Graduate Student Associate, with Berkeley specific information removed. Over time this document has evolved to contain a great deal of UC Davis-specific information as well as current LaTeX templates. | ||
| //(Thanks to Megumi Harada)// | //(Thanks to Megumi Harada)// | ||
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| * **Ask for feedback early.** Get your advisor to look at small parts of drafts and chapters early on. | * **Ask for feedback early.** Get your advisor to look at small parts of drafts and chapters early on. | ||
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| === Older Templates === | === Older Templates === | ||
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