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Writing and Research Resources for Graduate Students
Ashley Schmitt – Assistant Editor, Thesis and Dissertation Services
Dr. Candace Hastings – Director, University Writing Center
Dr. Kathy Anders – Graduate Studies Librarian
Emilie Algenio – Copyright Librarian
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GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 2
Thesis and Dissertation Services
Ashley Schmitt – Assistant Editor
GRADUATE ADVISORS WORKSHOP
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Role of Thesis/Dissertation Services
• Review manuscripts for uniformity,
consistency, and legibility
• Provide support from pre-submittal
through publication stages of the
thesis/dissertation
• CONTENT is the domain of the advisory
chair and committee
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Resources for Formatting the Thesis/Dissertation
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• On OGAPS website
• Detailed instructions
for the formatting of
manuscripts
• Includes examples
Thesis & Dissertation Manual
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• On OGAPS website
• Basic and Recommended
Word Templates
– Basic for PC but usually
functional for Mac
– Recommended: two
versions for both PC and
Mac
– Each has downloadable
instructions
• LaTeX template still in
development.
Templates
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Pre-Submittal Conferences
• Usually held once a week except for April,
November, and end of June/beginning of
July
• Helps students before submitting
– Review formatting
– Students can ask questions about their
manuscript
• Online Pre-Submittal Conference Option
• Strongly Recommended
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Questions?
• Ashley Schmitt – [email protected]
• Thesis and Dissertation Services
– 979-845-3631
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At a loss for words?
214 Evans Library | 205 West Campus Library
writingcenter.tamu.edu | 979-458-1455
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Our GoalTo enhance your oral and
written communication skills
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• Proposals
• Abstracts
• Articles
• CVs
• Dissertations
• Grants
• Literature Reviews
• Theses
Help with Every Type of Writing
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Help with Oral Presentations
• Speeches
• Poster/Slide Presentations
• Conversational English
• Interviews
• Podcasts
• Videos
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For an Appointment
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About Consultations
• In-person
Consultations
Consultations
• Web
Consultations
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Locations
Evans Library
Room 214
West Campus Library
Room 205
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Graduate Student Workshops
• Once-a-week (Monday nights
at 7 PM) workshops designed
to improve your academic
writing and public speaking
skills.
• Various topics that focus on
the needs of graduate
students.
• Check out our website for the
workshop schedule and to
sign up online!
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Dissertation and Thesis Assistance(DATA)
• Receive one-on-one help
with the same consultant
for up to 5 sessions.
• Start this program at any
time during the semester
(we suggest starting at
least 30 days before your
thesis/dissertation is due).
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Proposal Writing Retreats
• Two days, 9 am to 5
pm, offered once or
twice yearly.
• Write, eat, and get
writing and research
advice from UWC
consultants and library
staff.
• For more information:
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Dissertation/Thesis Writing Retreats
• Four days, 9 am to 5
pm, during the interims
in August, May, and
January
• Write, eat, and get
advice every day from
our most experienced
consultants.
• For more information:
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214 Evans Library | 205 West Campus Library
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University Libraries
Emilie Algenio – Copyright Librarian
Dr. Kathy Anders – Graduate Studies Librarian
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Subject Expertise
• Librarian for every degree program
• Many have advanced subject area degrees
• Can find data, not just publications
• Meet with a librarian at the beginning of
independent research
• Available for orientations
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Scholarly Identity Consultations
• Managing research profiles –
ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Google
Scholar
• Understanding available researcher ID
tools, like ORCiD
• Creating an impact statement
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Publication Consultations
• Finding the impact factors of journals
• Maximizing citations
• Understanding altmetrics (views,
downloads, social media impact, etc.)
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Copyright and Open Access
• Answering copyright questions (we
typically see questions about the use of
previously published materials in
dissertations/theses)
• Finding author’s rights statements
• How to find or publish Open Access
materials
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Workshops and Events
• GRAD Aggies workshop series –
workshops every week on many topics
• Co-sponsor a research retreat with the
University Writing Center
• Scholarly identity mini-retreat
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Questions?
• Emilie Algenio - emilie[underscore] a [at] library
[dot] tamu [dot] edu
• Kathy Anders – [email protected]
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Contact Information
• Ashley Schmitt – [email protected]
– [email protected] or 979-845-3631
• University Writing Center
• Emilie Algenio - emilie[underscore] a [at]
library [dot] tamu [dot] edu
• Kathy Anders – [email protected]