Dissertation Help

Think of us as your new Google, your go-to resource throughout your dissertation journey

We're here to help you throughout your entire dissertation process from topic conceptualization; advanced searching of the literature; locating resources for your methodology; evaluating, organizing, & citing sources; to developing your final draft!

MSP Dissertation Resources

MSP Dissertation Webpage

Visit the MSP Dissertation webpage for links and resources including:

MSP Dissertation Manual
Dissertation Process Timeline
Dissertation Template for Microsoft Word
Writing Assistance

Searching for MSP Dissertations (4 min)

Finding Past MSP Dissertations

Search ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ MSP for MSP dissertations published since 2010. Reviewing the dissertations of past MSP students can help you:

ensure your dissertation topic is unique
develop ideas for your own dissertation
evaluate different research methodologies

Note: All MSP dissertations can be searched in our library catalog! To access PDFs of pre-2010 dissertations, see these instructions. We also have print copies of our older dissertations in the library!

Dissertation Help Books

Before the dissertation: A textual mentor for doctoral students at early stages of a research project by Christine Pearson Casanave (2014). Available in print: 808.06 C335
Dissertations and theses from start to finish: Psychology and related fields by Debora Bell et al (2020). Available in print: 150.72 B4331 2020
Finish your dissertation once and for all!: How to overcome psychological barriers, get results, and move on with your life by Alison B. Miller (2008). Available in print: 808.02 M647
Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process, 4th ed. by Kjell Erik Rudestam & Rae R. Newton (2015). Available in print: 808.02 R84 2015

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: The Sciences and Engineering Collection

We now have access to over 6 million items in this database, over 3.6 million of which are in full text! Search here to explore or limit by institution to find our own dissertations. This content will also appear in your FindIt@MSP search results!

MSP Dissertations With Distinction - Awarded by faculty each year to deserving works

Dissertations With Distinction

Individual Help

No matter the question, we're here to help you with your dissertation! Visit us in person, send us an email, or schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with one of our librarians by signing up via our online appointment calendar.

Stephanie Swanberg

User Services Librarian

sswanberg@msp.edu

Rachel Melton

Resource Management Librarian

rmelton@msp.edu

Georgia Seely

Library Associate

gseely@msp.edu

Need Writing Help? Contact MSP's Writing Tutor, Andrew Kaleita, for assistance at akaleita@msp.edu

Online Help Guides

Check out our collection of help guides below sharing our tip & tricks, videos, and top resources covering the most frequently asked questions from students!