Dissertation and Thesis Guide

The following Dissertation and Thesis guide is available for Dedman College Master's and Doctoral students:

 

Templates

  1. A Microsoft Word template is . 
  2. Helpful reviewer notes and examples can be found .
  3. LaTeX template, can be found or check with your department.  Overleaf Professional is now available to all students.  To find out more about Overleaf, LaTex, view tutorials and more, visit .  
  4. Sample pages using the American Psychological Association formatting guidelines are available here, courtesy of the University of Toledo.

 

天美传媒 Scholar 

For those students uploading a thesis or dissertation to 天美传媒 Scholar, click to download the Deposit Agreement Form.  The ETD Submission Training Guide through 天美传媒 Libraries is available here.   

 

Contacts by School

Please reach out to your designated school contact for further formatting questions or assistance with the graduation process, deadlines, etc. 

  • Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies 
    Kerri Bennett, Associate Director for the Moody School 
    kerrit@smu.edu  
    214-768-4327
    Frances Anne Moody Hall, Suite 353   
  • Lyle School of Engineering 
    Jim Dees, Executive Director of Student Experience and Scholarship 
    jdees@lyle.smu.edu 
    214-768-1456
    Caruth Hall, Suite 353
  • Meadows School of the Arts 
    Diana Miller, Graduate Records Coordinator 
    dianam@smu.edu  
    214-768-6485