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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 Fall 2024 are listed below.

  • September 25, 2024  Dissertation or Thesis Information Session (via Zoom)
    12:00 - 1:00  pm      Zoom link:  https://udayton.zoom.us/j/81439521584?pwd=ZbwwE5tkgzYlGlioiSwDwbUoxkmulZ.1
  • October 15, 2024     12:00 - 1:30 pm      LTC Room 20, Team Space  
  • October 24, 2024      5:30 - 6:45 pm       LTC Room 20, Team Space
  • November 14, 2024   Walk-In Session for Final Doc Review
    3:00 - 4:30 pm        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.  

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