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DSE Guides & Templates

DSE Handbook
Use this guide throughout the dissertation process to support you in understanding the courses, deliverables, and expectations of students and the dissertation committee.
Dissertation Proposal/Manuscript Template
You will use this templates to write all chapters of the dissertation.
DSE Dissertation Revision Timeline
Use this template to create a timeline for deliverable revisions in the dissertation.
SCOE Prospectus Template
Students in the Sanford College of Education will use this template to write their prospectus in their CMP course.
SOBE Prospectus Template
Students in the School of Business and Economics will use this template to write their prospectus in their CMP course.
SOBE Best Practice Guide for Qualitative Research and Design Methods
SOBE Best Practice Guide in Quantitative Research and Design Methods

Dissertation Rubrics

DSE Chapter 1 Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when writing Chapter 1 of your dissertation.
DSE Chapter 2 Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when writing Chapter 2 of your dissertation.
DSE Chapter 3 Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when writing Chapter 3 of your dissertation.
DSE Dissertation Proposal Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when combining Chapters 1-3 into the Dissertation Proposal.
DSE Chapter 4 Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when writing Chapter 4 of your dissertation.
DSE Chapter 5 Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when writing Chapter 5 of your dissertation.
DSE Dissertation Manuscript Rubric
Use this rubric to guide you when combing all five of your dissertation chapters to produce your Dissertation Manuscript.

Academic Success Center Services

Library Dissertation Toolbox Series

Library Dissertation Toolbox Workshop Series

The Library Dissertation Toolbox Workshop Series consists of engaging, skill-building workshops designed specifically for doctoral students. Students will learn how to effectively locate, evaluate, and use information relating to their dissertation research topics. Each toolbox session features a new research focus- sign up for the entire series, or just those that most appeal to you:

Other Resources

Research Process Guide by NU Library
Outlines important steps in the research process and covers topics such as evaluating information.
Managing and Writing the Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation
Dr. Linda Bloomberg's newest edition Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map From Beginning to End is out now. This resource includes an interview between Methodspace and Dr. Bloomberg.