1	Thesis Preparation Workshop A basic orientation on the preparation, submission, and publication of your thesis
2	Today we will… Give you an overview of the thesis process Introduce you to research tools useful for writing a thesis Let you know that the purpose of the Library and the Thesis Office is to support you in this process
3	Submission Deadlines No late submissions will be accepted!
4	Do it right from the start! Get clearance from IRB in a timely manner if you plan on studying human subjects or animals. Obtain copyright permissions. To use another author's copyrighted work, whether or not it has been published, one needs to acquire the owner's permission in writing Copyright information Consult with a librarian and your thesis advisor when you are formulating your thesis statement. Reference Desk Subject Specialist
5	Role of the Thesis Office verifies that your thesis meets University formatting requirements as described in the University Style and Format Guidelines for Master's Theses and Project Reports and in your department’s recommended style manual verifies that your thesis meets the format criteria for microfilming issues clearance letter clearance letter can not be issued until payments are made and receipt number returned to the Thesis Office
6	Style Guides University Style and Format Guideline for Master’s Thesis and Project Reports Printed guide prepared in the actual style of a thesis supersedes any other style manual available in University Bookstore available online at Thesis Office website Other Style Manuals Turabian, APA, MLA, or whatever journal citation style your department recommends.
7	Thesis preparers To use…or not to use? Your preference, time and budget Thesis Office does not provide a list, nor will it make recommendations Arrangements with a preparer are independent of the University
8	Important Timeline Info Your thesis will be reviewed in the ORDER in which it is received! Corrections to be made are provided to you within 4 weeks; you have 2 weeks to make the corrections and resubmit. If you submit in the latter portion (last 8-10 days) of the submission period, it may extend the turnaround time to 5 or 6 weeks (instead of 4 weeks). Please plan your submission accordingly. Extensive formatting errors will result in a rejection of your thesis. Make corrections and submit during the following submission period.
9	Important Note If you are leaving the area after your submission, PLEASE make sure that you have a local proxy to pick up your corrections sheet arrange for those corrections to be made to get signatures to pay fees
10	Thesis Submission Online Author Form available from the Thesis Office website. most current address, email, phone (update online as needed) notify Bookstore of any changes to address Committee Signatures must be signed by all committee members signatures must be in black ink, using a felt or nylon tip, black ink pen or a black ball-point pen allow enough time during Spring/Summer check to see if the professors will be available! Place thesis/project report in a box with a lid (can be purchased from the Bookstore) and submit to the Thesis Office.
11	After Submission Corrections Confer with Thesis Office regarding corrections Corrections must be completed within 2 weeks after pick up from the Thesis Office Obtain Dean’s or Dept. Chair’s signature Copy Center in the Campus Bookstore check pagination carefully order and pay for duplicating, microfilming and binding fees
12	Thesis Copies Required Copies: Library hardbound copy on University seal paper unbound copy for microfilming Department copies (varies by department) Personal Copies hardbound or fastback Pay fees for duplicating, binding, and microfilming at the Bookstore Copy Center, and notify the Thesis Office with the receipt number
13	"Microfilm/Copyright Form" Microfilm/Copyright Form (pick up at Copy Center, Bookstore) UMI/Proquest pricing includes: microfilming of thesis publication in Dissertations and Theses (Proquest database) make thesis available for purchase copyright of your thesis by UMI/Proquest file for official registrations of copyright (copyright lies with the author already), if you are not sure whether to do this, discuss with your advisor
14	Final Steps Clearance Letter from the Thesis Office goes to Committee Chair Enrollment Services Enrollment Services Final Grade from Enrollment Services Enrollment/degree verification (through MyCSULB) Print an unofficial transcript through MyCSULB Request an official degree verification through MyCSULB Go through the National Student Clearinghouse
15	Don’t Panic! Hang in there! Allow adequate time for: Research Word Processing Proofing Signatures Thesis Review Binding
16	Contact/Information Sources Thesis Office, Room 205, Library (562) 985-4013 lib-thesis@csulb.edu Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Appointments are recommended! Thesis Website http://www.csulb.edu/library/guide/serv/