What is electronic thesis and dissertation?

An ETD is an openly-accessible electronic version of your thesis or dissertation that will be kept by Duke University Libraries instead of a bound paper copy. The transition to ETDs is a cooperative effort between The Graduate School and the library.

What is the difference between a thesis and a dissertation?

A doctoral thesis is a focused piece of original research which is performed in order to obtain a PhD. A dissertation is part of a broader post-graduate research project. So, a thesis will contain extensive citations and references to earlier work, although the focus remains on the original work that comes out of it.

How do I find a dissertation online?

You can find dissertations on a topic by using the ProQuest Dissertations database and doing a keyword search. Tip: The ProQuest Dissertations databases provides access to dissertations from many colleges and universities around the world, including Walden. Most dissertations after 1997 are available in full text.

What is electronic thesis?

An Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) is simply the digital representation of your thesis or dissertation. It is the same as its paper counterpart in content and organization, and it meets the formatting requirements described in the Marquette University Graduate School Thesis or Dissertation Directives.

Is a dissertation?

A dissertation is a written document that summarizes research. It is the final step of a PhD program, and the culmination of a student’s doctoral studies.

Is there anything higher than a PhD?

In many fields of study, you can choose between a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and a professional doctoral degree. Professional doctoral degrees include the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), as examples.

What is the easiest PhD?

Easiest PhD Programs Online and On-campus Typically, education, humanities, and the social sciences are considered the easiest fields in which to pursue degrees.

What happens if you don’t do a dissertation?

If you fail a dissertation, you will usually be given an opportunity to re-submit it by an agreed-upon date. As with a module failure, the marks awarded for a re-submitted dissertation will usually be capped at a bare pass level.