Introduction to the Thesis Process
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 6
Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 153
If you are getting started on your thesis, come check out our presentation! This workshop will give you an overview of the stages of the thesis process, introduce you to campus resources that can help you, and give you tips and tricks that will help you as you write and format your thesis.
Thesis Format Review
11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday, September 25
Lincoln Hall, Room 1090
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 16
Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 218
Preparing your thesis or dissertation for Graduate College review can seem tricky, but the Thesis Office is here to help! This presentation will give an overview and explanation of the Graduate College format requirements, including commonly made mistakes and tips for making formatting and proofreading your document a breeze.
Managing Your Thesis Research
11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday, October 2
Coble Hall 304
Did you spend the summer in the archives or compiling spreadsheets of measurements? In whatever field you’re in, research is messy. To complete your thesis research, it’s essential to organize your research data. Ashley Hetrick from the Research Data Service will discuss research management best practices and offer tips and tricks to manage the efficiency and impact of your research.
Depositing Your Thesis
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Tuesday, November 6
Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 218
Are you preparing to submit your thesis or dissertation to the Graduate College for review? This presentation will guide you step-by-step through the submission process and outline submission requirements and deadlines to make sure you stay on track.
Office Hours
Customized Workshops
The Thesis Office offers workshops that can be requested by departments, faculty, research groups, student groups, or other campus units or entities. These workshops can be a productive addition to orientations, courses, research group meetings, and more. Additionally, we are happy to work with you to adapt any workshop to meet your needs. Please email thesis@illinois.edu to learn more or to schedule a workshop.
Introduction to the Thesis Process: This workshop is designed for students in the early stages of their thesis research and gives an overview of the thesis process, campus resources, and doctoral committee policies.
Thesis Format Review: This interactive workshop explains the Graduate College formatting requirements and gives tips for proofreading and avoiding common formatting mistakes.
The Deposit Process: This workshop gives an overview of the thesis deposit process and includes a discussion of release options and post-deposit considerations.