Dissertations & Scholarly Practice Projects (SPP)

Congratulations! You have finished your dissertation and are ready to upload it to the Regis College page of ProQuest Dissertations. It is an exciting time and one that should fill you with pride in your accomplishment.

The ETD Administrator link provided below will get you started. Or click on the Video Tutorials link to watch the ProQuest Tutorial suite for information on uploading your dissertation. The basic steps are listed below and the videos are helpful too.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Check out this ProQuest Research Guide for more information about ProQuest Dissertations: https://proquest.libguides.com/proquest_etd/submission

Step One:

Sign up and create a new student account. Remember to write down your username and password so you can revisit your work. After creating your account, check your email to confirm your credentials.

Step Two:

Gather the list of items below to have on hand:

• A PDF copy of your dissertation/thesis. This must be a single file. If your manuscript is in Word or RTF format, we can convert it into a PDF.
• Abstract
• Optional Supplementary files (images, data, etc.) that are an integral part of the dissertation/thesis, but not part of the full text.
• Advisor and other Committee Member's Names
• Subject Categories - 1-3 that best describe your dissertation/thesis subject area. Use this link to find the best ProQuest accepted Subject heading for your work: http://corpweb.proquest.com/assets/etd/umi_subjectcategoriesguide.pdf

You will be entering information about your dissertation/thesis, uploading a copy of your work, and ordering printed copies (if desired). Your submissions will be reviewed by staff at your school before they deliver it to ProQuest.

Note: If you need to finish your submission later (for instance, if you need to update your PDF file before uploading it), you can save your information and come back later to finish. No information will be lost.

(Above information contained in Step Two taken from the ProQuest ETD website)

Step Three:

Log back into the link above and sign in to start the process of uploading your dissertation.

Step Four:

Follow the instructions on the ProQuest website for uploading your dissertation.

Step Five:

Let your Department Chair and myself (jane.peck@regiscollege.edu) know that your dissertation is now ready for review.

Mark Twain writes, "Only one thing is impossible for God: to find any sense in any copyright law on the planet." Mark Twain's Notebook, 1902-1903.

Do not despair, this guide will help. 

When considering copyright in relation to your dissertation or thesis the two most important issues are how to avoid infringement on someone else's copyright and protecting your own copyright. 

Check out and download a free copy of the pamphlet Copyright Law & Graduate Research: New Media, New Rights, and Your New Dissertation by Dr. Kenneth D. Crews at this link: http://media2.proquest.com/documents/copyright_dissthesis_ownership.pdf 

Another helpful link from ProQuest UMI is:  http://media2.proquest.com/documents/UMI_CopyrightGuide.pdf

We also have a new research guide from the library that discusses copyright and permissions, answers frequently asked questions, and addresses copyright issues for doctoral students here: https://libguides.regiscollege.edu/copyright-permissions

Remember it is your responsibility to get copyright permission when necessary.

Regis College Library Bindery Procedures

Regis College Library hard-cover binds print copies of all theses and dissertations produced by graduating students. They are then added to our permanent collection.  There is no charge to the student for this copy. For this to happen we ask that each student submit a digital PDF of their document via email.  The document will then be printed and bound by our local bindery service.  The document should be in PDF format, with standard 1” margins and include the signature page. Please be sure any images you embed in your document are the highest quality available.  Please be sure to let us know how you want your last name on the spine, such as hyphenated or two names. This will ensure they print to the best quality. 

Please submit the PDF digital copy via email to Julie Parker: julie.parker@regiscollege.edu

If students wish to have personal copies of their dissertation bound, we recommend using the following services:

ProQuest - You can order copies through ProQuest. They recommend having one copy printed first to make sure it is correct before ordering multiple copies. They offer assistance with printing and will answer emails or chat. This is especially important if your work includes any non-standard oriented pages.

Thesis On Demand is a service offered by the bindery service Regis College uses.

 https://www.thesisondemand.com/

Most local Staples stores offer binding services with a quick turn-around.  Please contact your local Staples for details on what they offer. 

https://www.staples.com/services/printing/copies-documents-printing/professional-print

Please see the links for specifications required for each service.