A collection of guides to support your dissertation research including getting started, effective search techniques, selecting the best databases and search tools, finding secondary data and evaluating sources for quality and relevance.
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The information on this page relates to doctoral theses. Information for undergraduate students about how the library can support them during their dissertation or honours project can be accessed at this webpage .
Use the tabs below to find out how to access UK and worldwide theses, and how to use EThOS , the UK's national thesis service.
If you need help sourcing a thesis please contact your librarian .
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Carbohydrate mediated regulation of expression of pathogenicity determinants in listeria monocytogenes.
Student thesis : Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
An rct comparison of advice versus usual care in low back pain patients classified as low risk with the start-back tool.
Student thesis : Doctoral Thesis › Professional Doctorate (ProfD)
Maintenance of water retaining gates and the management of buried services in highways, hitting the target but missing the point: an examination of the community policing role with young people and youth interventions in a scottish community, top to bottom: implementation of cauti care bundles in nhs scotland: a qualitative exploration of healthcare professionals perspectives using normalisation process theory, prevalence of vitamin d deficiency in pregnant women in ayrshire: an exploratory study, simulation of the robot polishing process for steel moulds, refinement and standardisation of techniques for generating hepatocytes from human pluripotent stem cells.
Student thesis : Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by prior publication
The molecular ecology of clostridium difficile in environmental, food and animal sources in scotland and an examination of natural food inhibitors, application of novel investigate technique to degradation of mica under electrical partial discharge stress, epidemiological studies on the prevention of blood borne virus infection and disease among people who inject drugs, rurality, social relations of power and social cohesion, striving: a grounded theory of healthcare workers’ struggles in implementing infection prevention and control guidance in uganda, the prevailing trends of defects and snagging in new homes in the uk, media law : genesis and evolution of a legal sub-field in the uk, the role of trust and cooperation between different economic actors, "don't sugar coat it" : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of the knowledge, experiences and perceptions of diabetes-related complications in a population with diabetic foot ulcers, the stability of the caledonian symmetric four-body problem with close encounters, determination and identification of drug and chemical metabolites in waste water by lcms/ms, an investigation of industrial energy management practices and co-generation for energy efficiency, slurs: the semantics, pragmatics, and cognition of derogation and appropriation, online shopping of electric vehicles in jordan: an analysis of customers' risk and reward perceptions and the role of trust.
Student thesis : Doctoral Thesis › Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Amylolysis of potato starch, a grounded theory of 'taking control' after surgery for fall-induced hip fracture, effects of a xeno-oestrogen on egg protein transcription in sand goby, pomatoschistus minutus, condition monitoring of high voltage power transformer insulation systems by partial discharge measurement, occupational therapy supported education : a service user recovery focused theory, dna-based food authentication techniques: differentiation of tetraploid and hexaploid wheat, patterns of free-living physical activity and posture: objective measurement and relation to coronary risk, adaptive broadcast schemes in mobile ad hoc networks, investigation of long-range interactions in the human visual system, modelling regional domestic load profile by multiple gaussian functions, management of exploration and exploitation: dynamic capabilities perspective, drivers and cost implications of quality failures in commercial offices, connexin 43 in experimental pulmonary hypertension models: effects in the adventitia, development of an evaluation framework for m-government system quality : abu dhabi as a case study, essays on household finance and inclusive growth, assembly via press fitting knurled components in drivetrain applications, papr reduction for ofdm in optical wireless communication systems, characterization of sex-specific transcripts in the mantle of the common mussel, mytilus edulis, ultrasound-driven evaluation of achilles tendon pathology in psoriatic arthritis, led-based indoor positioning, the value of a hepatitis c sustained viral response in terms of averting mortality and serious morbidity in a resource-rich setting: an epidemiological analysis, nature-based solutions, health and health inequalities: the salutogenic and equigenic impact of urban blue spaces, spectroscopic methods for understanding chemical breakdown of liquid and solid insulation under combined stress conditions, flashover characteristics of silicone rubber materials under various contaminated conditions for application in outdoor polymeric insulators.
The Library holds a small selection of digitised dissertations which are available to view online (you may need to log in to GCULearn). Previous examples may also be available by contacting your department directly.
For help around format, structure and layout we recommend contacting the Learning Development Centre (LDC) within your School. They can also help with skills related to academic writing and critical analysis/thinking.
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Use the search field at the top of the page for a quick search. Browse Repository. Browse the items in the repository by subject. Getting Started. Information on depositing your thesis. Back to top. Library. Contact us. The University of Glasgow is a registered Scottish charity: Registration Number SC004401.
Electronic/digital copies of University of Glasgow Theses via Enlighten. Since 2007/08 thesis submissions by University of Glasgow staff and students have been accompanied by a digital copy. In addition, many theses submitted before these dates have now been digitised. In most cases this digital copy can be downloaded in full, however, some may ...
Convert the final version of your thesis to a single PDF file (see Thesis Format for further information) Ensure that your file is named according to the convention yearnamedegree.pdf (e.g. 2007smithphd.pdf) Once you have done this, follow the steps below to deposit your thesis.
This service does not contain all dissertations produced at the University of Glasgow. The Glasgow Theses Service hosts higher research degree theses. Latest Additions View items added to the repository in the past week. Search Repository Search the repository using a full range of fields. Use the search field at the top of the page for a quick ...
If you have access to a computer running Office 2010 you can use the Save as PDF option in Word. In addition, all PCs in the Library offer access to PDF Creator. To use PDF Creator: Open your thesis in Word or Writer. Choose File - Print. In the drop-down box opposite Printer name choose PDF Creator. Click OK.
An Intention to Submit form is required by the Graduate School to confirm that you are ready to submit your thesis within three months of the date stated on your form or by your expected submission date (whichever date is sooner). The form should be submitted to the Graduate School about 3 months ...
The sections below provide details on what you need to do and the various aspects of the process you need to consider. Please read through each section before following the instructions on Depositing your thesis. If you need help with any aspect of the process please e-mail [email protected]. Please note separate regulations apply to Glasgow ...
Files available include the main course notes, the University thesis preparation guidelines, a list of thesis styles and two Word templates. Added By: Alastair Arthur. Date Added: 13 Mar 2019 16:30: Tags: theses, thesis, documentation, template: Viewing permissions: ... The University of Glasgow is a registered Scottish charity: Registration ...
Templates to use when ready to combine chapters and create complete thesis [ Word 365 Templates.zip - University staff and students only] To access these files login with your GUID. If you still cannot open the files e-mail [email protected]. If you have any questions about the use of these files, please contact IT Services.
A guide on key search tools and databases for education students doing dissertations or research projects. The guide includes information on: ~ finding textbooks, research handbooks and research monographs ~ finding journal articles ~when to use a search engine and when to use a database ~ multidisciplinary research databases (Scopus and Web of ...
All research students should submit the Notice of Intention to Submit a Thesis for a Higher Degree by Research (Intention to Submit Form) no later than three months in advance of their completion date. This form initiates the identification and appointment of a committee of examiners for each thesis ...
A research methods module, which is assessed through a research proposal (referred to as dissertation proposal in undergraduate Social Sciences courses) The dissertation module, which is assessed through the dissertation. Unlike an essay or report, which evaluates, draws conclusions and makes judgements on the basis of published evidence (ie ...
Theses. The information on this page relates to doctoral theses. Information for undergraduate students about how the library can support them during their dissertation or honours project can be accessed at this webpage. Use the tabs below to find out how to access UK and worldwide theses, and how to use EThOS, the UK's national thesis service.
The University of Glasgow is providing Overleaf Professional features for all students, faculty and staff who would like to use a collaborative, online LaTeX editor for their projects. Overleaf Professional features include real-time track changes, unlimited collaborators, and full document history. Overleaf is designed to make the process of ...
Glasgow University Msc Dissertation - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document discusses the challenges of writing an MSc dissertation at Glasgow University. It notes that choosing a compelling research topic, conducting an in-depth literature review, collecting and analyzing data, developing a coherent argument, and adhering to academic writing ...
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1. Duration of Study. The University of Glasgow has a four year limit for full-time submission and six years for part-time students from the start date to the submission of a PhD thesis. The regulations governing the minimum and maximum duration of study are contained in the University Calendar and are noted below for information.
Glasgow Uni Dissertation - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document discusses the challenges of writing a dissertation for Glasgow University and provides assistance options. It notes that writing a dissertation is a daunting task requiring extensive research, analysis, and writing skills. Many students feel overwhelmed by the immense pressure to ...
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If many tables, they may be collected at the end of the thesis as an appendix Normally portrait Word Count A Phd thesis should not normally exceed 100,000 words of text (including your appendices and additional material). However, the PGR Committee of the College of Social Sciences suggest the following limits: PhD: 70,000 to 100,000 words.
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