THESIS SURVIVAL GUIDE 

Thesis Survival Workshops are offered twice every semester and summer at the University Library. Following are a series of Flash tutorials that replicate much of the material covered in the workshops. Macromedia Flash Player must be loaded on your computer. You may need to increase the volume on your computer.

     Introduction

• RefWorks
  • Introduction and Account
  • Selecting and Importing Citations
  • Folders and References
• Thesis Template (based on APA 5th edition)
• APA Style (5th edition) 
  • Introduction, Formatting Tips, Headings
  • Paraphrasing, Citing In-text Quotations
  • Creating a Reference Page
  • Secondary Citations, Tables, Figures, Conclusions

For workshop information, contact Jana Reeg-Steidinger reegj@uwstout.edu  715.232.1553

The purpose of this guide is to provide framework tools for thesis writing: research templates, APA style sources, writing guidance, bibliographic managment tools. Each tab at the top represents one of those major tools. The literature review process is primarily address through programmatic research courses. Additionally, for general information on how to conduct research using library resources consult Graduate Research Resources

Please Note the Following: 

•  Be aware of all  requirements. By setting the margins, spacing, indentations, etc. before actually writing a thesis you will save  time, effort, and frustration so that when the thesis is submitted you will not have to make vast last minute formatting corrections. These requirements are addressed in the guide sections labelled APA STYLE and TEMPLATES.
•  The thesis is to be submitted in paper format. Consider creating your these in two files which allows for pagination ease: (1) preface pages and (2) thesis body, references, appendices.
•  The most crucial up-to-date guide is the Research Paper Template often referred to as the "Thesis Template."

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Graduate School is accepting theses completed this semester based upon the APA Style Manual 5th edition. Beginning Semester 2, the thesis format will be based on the 6th edition.  Both editions are referenced in this guide.

Jana Reeg-Steidinger is the primary librarian to contact for information regarding graduate research, thesis writing, APA format for Stout theses and consultations. Contact information: reegj@uwstout.edu  715.232.1553

11/17/09