Thesis/Dissertation Information

     

    Forms for Theses and Dissertations 

    Deadlines:

    The deadlines have been set for students to submit the final copy of their thesis/Ed.D. capstone project/dissertation:

    Spring 2022 - April 29, 2022

    Summer 2022 - August 10, 2022

    Fall 2022 - December 2, 2022

    Spring 2023 - April 28, 2023

    Summer 2023 - August 10, 2023

    Fall 2023 - December 1, 2023

    Spring 2024 - April 26, 2024

     Guide to the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations

    Guidelines for the Preparation and Processing of Theses and Dissertations

    The final copy of your dissertation/Ed.D. Capstone Project must be turned in to the Graduate School. (Note:  you must contact Courtney Kerr at clkerr01@louisville.edu or (502) 852- 6497 to have your dissertation/Ed.D. Capstone Project reviewed prior to this deadline).

    Electronic Submission of Thesis, Ed.D. Capstone Project or Dissertation

    Once the thesis, Ed.D. capstone project or dissertation has been reviewed students will receive a Memo with instructions advising how to submit the final copy of your Thesis, Ed.D. Capstone Project or Dissertation electronically.  Prior to submitting the final copy you should contact Courtney Kerr, Coordinator of Academic Services to review the Thesis, Ed.D. Capstone Project or Dissertation for adherence to the guidelines prior to submitting the final copy.

    If you have further questions or concerns, feel free to contact Courtney Kerr, Coordinator of Academic Services at (502) 852-6497 or by email.

    Thesis or Dissertation Bindery Options

    The HF Group
    1010 North Sycamore Street
    North Manchester, IN  46962
    Phone:  (800) 334-3628
    Web-site:  www.thesisondemand.com

    Book1One
    655 Driving Park Avenue
    Rochester, NY  14613  
    Phone:  (585) 458-2101
    Email:  coreyu@book1one.com
    Web-site:  www.Book1One.com
    Self-Publishing Blog: www.Book1Blog.com


    Roullet Bookbinders, Inc.
    2800 Monticello Avenue
    Norfolk, VA  23504
    Phone:  (757)623-4244
    Email:  bindit@longs-roullet.com
    Web-site:  www.longs-roullet.com

    • Please note:  This information is provided for the convenience of students; the University of Louisville does not endorse or recommend any of the businesses listed above.  Students are free to choose binderies which are not included in the list.
    • If students plan to bind their Thesis or Dissertation, it is recommended to print the signature page on 25% cotton paper (white).

    Copyrights and Use of Copyrighted Material

    U.S. Government Copyright Office

    This site is a major resource for copyright information. It includes the key publications of the copyright office, including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the home pages of other copyright-related organizations; the latest copyright regulations; a link to online copyright records cataloged since 1978.

    Copyright Management Center

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