March 2014 THESIS PROCESSING BRIEF We review your: Master’s Thesis MBA Report Joint Applied Project Doctoral Dissertation Thesis Processors Halligan Hall, Rooms 234, 236 Sue Hawthorne [email protected] 656-2159 Michele D’Ambrosio [email protected] 656-3876 Cat Grant [email protected] 656-7757 Janice (Rivera) Long, offsite [email protected] 656-2155 Our Website http://www.nps.edu/research/research1.html GWC Website http://my.nps.edu/web/gwc/ Your Deliverables (1 per team) Word file (except LaTeX users) PDF Special Abstract Release Form, signed Final Checklist, completed NEW! Distribution Statement (unlimited/restricted) Our Review Focus Format Citations and references Consistency and clarity Grammar and punctuation Indeed. Target Milestones First Review Target Date: 6 weeks before Graduation Day Requires a minimum of three chapters, plus Distribution Statement and partial List of References Final Review Target Date: 2 weeks before Graduation Day Requires a signed Release Form, plus Special Abstract Final Review Turnaround: 4 business days minimum Submission target dates PLAN AHEAD Budget time for ALL stakeholders’ reviews Reference Style Your choice: – Use established style; no mix ’n match – Ask if department-mandated style – Check out GWC Citation workshop Most popular: – Chicago – APA – IEEE – AMS Citation Software Use with caution: Proof your work ( garbage in, garbage out ) Plan on edits to punctuation, capitalization Remove field coding before Final Review Most popular: Word Citation Manager Write ‘N Cite RefWorks SharePoint Use to submit all unclassified theses Email [email protected] when ready for First Review SharePoint does not “talk” to us; email is a must Use the Template Gives thesis correct NPS look and feel Contains the Styles for headings, text, captions. Simplified paragraph formatting NEW! Saves you work! Did I Mention . . . ? • Check Template Setup settings on each computer you use • Use MathType, not Word Equation Editor • Choose one POC for each pair or group; use that student’s SharePoint site • Find LaTex Template and Wiki on our website • Get fresh templates from our website; “hand-me-downs” = extra work for you Help is available! GWC tutors/ workshops DKL staff Thesis processors Editor/ formatter referrals And Now . . . Thesis Processing Website Template/formatting SharePoint upload [email protected] Required forms