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thesistips [2020/01/09 12:21]
dsweber
thesistips [2021/05/13 15:16]
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 ==== LaTeX Dissertation Template ==== ==== LaTeX Dissertation Template ====
  
-There are several websites dedicated to [[http://​theoval.cmp.uea.ac.uk/​~nlct/​latex/​thesis/​|Using LaTeX to Write a PhD Thesis]]. But since you're in the UC Davis math department, your best bet is to use a template that was specifically created for UC Davis math students. ​ Here is a {{ :dissertation_template_2020.zip | 2020 Grad Studies approved template}} created by Tyrell McAllister, updated in 2015 by Jeff Irion with minor changes in order to conform to the format that the Office of Graduate Studies requires, updated again in 2019 by John Challenor to remove the headers and the previous degree line from the title page, and updated again in 2020 by Will Wright to conform with minor formatting requirements.+There are several websites dedicated to [[http://​theoval.cmp.uea.ac.uk/​~nlct/​latex/​thesis/​|Using LaTeX to Write a PhD Thesis]]. But since you're in the UC Davis math department, your best bet is to use a template that was specifically created for UC Davis math students. ​ Here is a {{ :dissertation_template_2021.zip | 2021 Grad Studies approved template}} created ​originally ​by Tyrell McAllister ​with later edits by Jeff IrionJohn Challenor, Will Wright, and David Haley. 
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 +<​nodisp>​ and then updated in 2015 by Jeff Irion with minor changes in order to conform to the format that the Office of Graduate Studies requires, updated again in 2019 by John Challenor to remove the headers and the previous degree line from the title page, and updated again in 2020 by Will Wright to conform with minor formatting requirements.</​nodisp>​
  
 Once you pass your Qual, download the dissertation template! Fill in some basic info (name, major, committee members'​ names, etc.), and add to your dissertation while you work on your research. ​ After all, it's easier to write and cite as you go than to do it months/​years later when that stuff isn't fresh in your mind. Once you pass your Qual, download the dissertation template! Fill in some basic info (name, major, committee members'​ names, etc.), and add to your dissertation while you work on your research. ​ After all, it's easier to write and cite as you go than to do it months/​years later when that stuff isn't fresh in your mind.
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   * The dissertation embargo agreement (this requires your advisor'​s signature even if you aren't planning on an embargo on your dissertation).   * The dissertation embargo agreement (this requires your advisor'​s signature even if you aren't planning on an embargo on your dissertation).
   * Two online surveys: The Survey of Earned Doctorates and the Graduate Studies Exit Survey. Each will give you a completion code which you will need to provide.   * Two online surveys: The Survey of Earned Doctorates and the Graduate Studies Exit Survey. Each will give you a completion code which you will need to provide.
-  * The Graduate Program Exit Information form. As of Spring 2019, this requires a signature from either ​Sarah or Tina.+  * The Graduate Program Exit Information form. As of Spring 2019, this requires a signature from either Tina or Victoria.
 The three documents with signatures obviously must be physical copies. The other item can be emailed to the Academic Advisor when you set up your appointment. The three documents with signatures obviously must be physical copies. The other item can be emailed to the Academic Advisor when you set up your appointment.
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