1. THESIS PROCESSING BRIEF September 2014

2. We review your:  Master’s Thesis  MBA Report  Joint Applied Project  Doctoral Dissertation 

3. Thesis Processors Halligan Hall, Rooms 234, 232 Sue Hawthorne sjhawtho@nps.edu 656-2159 Cat Grant clgrant@nps.edu 656-7757 Michele D’Ambrosio mdambros@nps.edu 656-3876 Janice Long, offsite  jrlong@nps.edu  656-2155

4. Our Website http://www.nps.edu/research/research1.html

5. https://my.nps.edu/web/gwc/ GWC Website

6. Your Deliverables (1 per team)  Word file (except LaTeX users)  PDF  Special Abstract  Release Form, signed  Final Checklist, completed Distribution Statement (unlimited/restricted)

7. Format Citations and references  Grammar and punctuation Our Review Focus Say what?!  Consistency and clarity

8. Target Milestones  First Review Target Date: 6 weeks before Graduation Day Requires a minimum of three edited chapters, plus Distribution Statement (MANDATORY) and partial List of References  Final Review Target Date: 2 weeks before Graduation Day Requires a signed Release Form, plus Special Abstract Final Review Turnaround: 4–8 business days minimum

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10. Budget time for ALL stakeholders’ reviews Pace Yourself © 2013, AuntAnnie.com

11. Your choice: – Use established style; no mix ’n match – Ask if department mandates a style – Check out GWC Citation workshop Most popular: – Chicago – APA – IEEE – AMS Reference Style Ask if department mandates a style

12. Use with caution: Proof your work ( garbage in, garbage out ) Plan on edits to punctuation, capitalization Remove field coding before Final Review Most popular: Word Citation Manager Write ‘N Cite RefWorks CitationSoftware Citation Software Plan on edits to punctuation, capitalization

13.  Use to submit all unclassified theses  Email thesisdraft@nps.edu when ready for First Reviewthesisdraft@nps.edu SharePoint does not “talk” to us; email is a must SharePointSharePoint

14.  Gives thesis correct NPS look and feel  Contains the Styles for headings, text, captions.  Simplified paragraph formatting NEW!  Saves you work! Use the Template

15. Did I Mention... ? Check Template Setup settings on each computer you use Use MathType, not Word Equation Editor Choose one POC for each pair or group; use that student’s SharePoint site Find LaTex Template and Wiki on our website Get fresh templates from our website; “hand-me-downs” = extra work for you

16. Help is available!  GWC tutors/ workshops  DKL staff  Thesis processors  Editor/ formatter referrals

17. Handouts ‒ Review and Keep 1. Student Responsibilities/Flowchart 2. Template Setup MANDATORY 3. Formatting Instructions 4. SharePoint/Release Form MANDATORY 5. Common Errors 6. Citation Styles by Department NEW!

18.  Thesis processing website And Now...  Required forms  Requesting thesis processor  SharePoint upload  Template/formatting