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Theses and Dissertations Guide: Microsoft Word Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Classes

Everything you need to know about submitting a thesis or dissertation at the University of Dayton.

We are pleased to announce that instructor-led Microsoft Word thesis and dissertation formatting classes will again be offered for the Fall 2024 semester. These sessions are intended for graduate students who have just started their thesis or dissertation or are in the final stages of formatting their thesis or dissertation prior to submission. Participants will learn a variety of formatting and submission standards and will receive valuable guidance and resources for completing their documents using Microsoft Word.

Topics include:

  • Modifying and Using Styles
  • Chapter Headings and Soft Carriage Returns
  • Inserting Page Breaks
  • Margin Settings and Page Numbering
  • Generating a Table of Contents
  • Resources for OhioLINK Document Accessibility Recommendations

The schedule of classes for Spring 2025 are listed below.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Thesis/Dissertation Information Session (via Zoom)

12:00 - 1:00 pm     Zoom link:   https://udayton.zoom.us/j/86234551985?pwd=bXuLQ5J


Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Thesis/Dissertation Information Session (via Zoom)

3:15 - 4:15pm      Zoom link:  https://udayton.zoom.us/j/86234551985?pwd=bXuLQ5JD 

                 

Thursday, March 27, 2025      12:00 - 1:00 pm     LTC Room 20, Team Space

Microsoft Word Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Class

 

Walk-in Session for Final Format Review

Monday, April 14, 2025           3:15 - 4:15pm      LTC Room 20, Team Space

If you are close to completing your thesis or dissertation, this is an opportunity to ask any questions you might have or if you would like for us to look over the formatting of your document.  
 

Schedule of classes for Summer 2025 are listed below.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Thesis/Dissertation Information Session (via Zoom)

12:00 - 1:00 pm    Zoom link:   https://udayton.zoom.us/j/84271606684?pwd=djwm44j8
 

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Microsoft Word Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Class

12:00 - 1:00 pm   LTC Room 20, Team Space
 

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Walk-in Session for Final Format Review

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.   LTC Room 20, Team Space

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