Thesis, Dissertation, Research Paper, CAPSTONE REPORT
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Many graduate programs require students to complete a final paper (research paper, capstone report, thesis, or dissertation) and submit it to the Graduate School. These final papers must be submitted electronically via the appropriate submission site. The standards of preparation that have been established by SIU graduate faculty and the administration of the Graduate School must be followed.
- Guidelines for the Preparation of Dissertations, Theses, and Research Papers
- Recording of Final Paper Format and Submit Info Meeting (Feb. 2023)
- Powerpoint slides from Final Paper Format and Submit Info Meeting (Sept. 2022)
View the guidelines/processes below for each option.
Research Paper
- Research Paper Guidelines
- Submission Site - OpenSIUC
Thesis and Dissertation
- Thesis and Dissertation Guidelines
- Submission site - ProQuest
Capstone Report
- Capstone Report Guidelines
- Submission Site - OpenSIUC