LibGuides: Veteran & Military-Affiliated Student Research Guide: Graduate Student Resources

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Academic Success Center (ASC)
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Applied Doctoral Center
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Dissertation Center
Find the tools you need to guide you on your Doctoral Student Experience.
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Military & Veteran Liaison Librarian

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Doctoral Consultations

Doctoral Consultations are live, one-on-one sessions that provide in-depth, high-level, and customized research assistance with a reference librarian. These sessions are most beneficial for students working on a capstone, thesis, or dissertation.

Dissertation Databases

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ National University This link opens in a new window
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Content: National University & NCU student dissertations and literature reviews.
Purpose: Use for foundational research, to locate test instruments and data, and more.
Special Features: Search by advisor (chair), degree, degree level, or department. Includes a read-aloud feature. AI-generated foundational research results about the topic on the full-text page.
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global - Full Text This link opens in a new window
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Content: Global student dissertations and literature reviews.
Purpose: Use for foundational research, to locate test instruments and data, and more.
Special Features: Search by advisor (chair), degree, degree level, or department. Includes a read-aloud feature. AI-generated foundational research about the topic on the full-text page.
The ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database (PQDT) is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. It is the database of record for graduate research, with over 2.3 million dissertations and theses included from around the world.

Selected Dissertations

The Impact of Hegemonic Masculine Military Culture on Female Veterans: A Phenomenological Study
Graham, S. M. (2024). The Impact of Hegemonic Masculine Military Culture on Female Veterans: A Phenomenological Study (Order No. 30992495). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (2958107887).
The Experience of Marital Satisfaction and Emotion Regulation in OIF/OEF/ND Veterans With No Service Connected Injury or Illness At the Time of Separation From Service
Aporta, W. M. (2024). The Experience of Marital Satisfaction and Emotion Regulation in OIF/OEF/ND Veterans With No Service Connected Injury or Illness At the Time of Separation From Service (Order No. 31299154). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3073024675).
Evaluating the Impact of Moral Injury on Relationship Satisfaction
Munson, S. (2024). Evaluating the Impact of Moral Injury on Relationship Satisfaction (Order No. 31241491). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3078369693).
The Lived Experiences of African American Women Transitioning From the Military to the Civilian Sector: A Phenomenological Study
Moore, C. M. (2024). The Lived Experiences of African American Women Transitioning From the Military to the Civilian Sector: A Phenomenological Study (Order No. 30992724). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3073081669).
Counterproductive Leadership in Military Academia: A Qualitative Generic Study
Perkins, M. (2024). Counterproductive Leadership in Military Academia: A Qualitative Generic Study (Order No. 30692174). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (2923602509).

Data Collection and Analysis Software

Example Instruments and Tools for Data Collection
Students can use this quick list of instruments and tools when considering how to collect and analyze data.
NVivo Access Instructions for NCUOne Users
Students and faculty in NCUOne - Use this job aid to guide you in accessing your free copy of NVivo for qualitative data analysis.
NVivo FAQs
Refer to the NVivo FAQs while installing the software
SPSS Access Instructions
NCUOne students - Use this job aid to guide you in accessing your free copy of SPSS for quantitative data analysis.
SPSS License Renewal
Step-by-step instructions for NCUOne students to renew their license for SPSS.
SPSS Version Upgrade Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for NCUOne students to update to Version 29, the latest version that is now available.

Note: Doctoral students taking courses in NU Brightspace can find directions on how to download NVivo and SPSS in the NU Library Connection. Find the NU Library Connection in your course list and then navigate to the Data Analysis Software for Doctoral Students sub-module within the Research Help module.