ETDs: An Overview
Duquesne University requires graduate students writing theses and dissertations to publish an ETD in order to graduate. ETDs have been mandatory since July 1, 2003.
What are ETDs?
ETDs (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) are electronic versions of traditional print theses and dissertations. Gumberg Library collects students' ETDs in order to add them to the library's resources, much like they collected print theses and dissertations in the past. ETDs at Duquesne are made available online.
Why does Duquesne require ETDs?
• They offer rapid and world-wide exposure of research.
• They enhance presentation and communication by providing opportunities to include
hyperlinks, interactive elements, multimedia, and supplemental files.
• They provide an opportunity to learn basic skills of scholarly publishing.
• They provide a perpetually accessible online record which can be linked from a personal
website or an electronic CV.
• They save storage and binding costs.
What is required to submit an ETD?
Your ETD submission will consist of the following, prepared after you defend and before the ETD filing deadline during the semester you plan to graduate (see Academic Calendars for deadlines):
1. Approval Form signed by your thesis or dissertation chair/advisor and your school
ETD representative
2. Online Duquesne Scholarship Collection submission
3. Online UMI/ProQuest ETD submission
Find the Approval Form and links to online submission platforms at http://guides.library.duq.edu/etd/submit.
For further information and detailed instructions, please visit guides.library.duq.edu/etd.