Dissertation/Thesis Flowchart
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Before You Begin Writing
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Preliminary Review
- Schedule a review: Email dissertation_thesis@baylor.edu with available times for appointment
- Submit the following at https://baylor-etd.tdl.org
- The PDF (primary file) and Word (administrative file) of the dissertation/thesis, formatted according to the Guidelines
- Completed Signature Form (pdf) as a supplementary document
- Doctoral Investment Form (doctoral students only)
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Oral Exam
- Department submits announcement of oral examination 10 days prior
- Obtain signatures on Signature Page at oral examination
- Department submits Results of Oral Examination Form to Graduate School
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Final Review
- After successful defense submit:
- Approval of final dissertation/thesis copy form, signed
- Submit a pdf/a at https://baylor-etd.tdl.org
- Signed Signature Page (electronic)
- Signed Copyright and Availability Forms (electronic)
- Dissertation or Thesis (electronic only)
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Electronic Submission
- After Graduate School Approval:
- Doctoral Students submit dissertation to UMI website (optional for Master's students)
- Doctoral Students Complete Survey of Earned Doctorates at end of semester when requested
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