How do I find a thesis or dissertation?
Answer
To search for and locate dissertations from Northeastern and beyond:
Digital Repository Service: open access to most Northeastern theses and dissertations written in 2008 and after.
Proquest Dissertations and Theses Global (NU login required): mostly US but increasingly international theses and dissertations, 1743 to the present, with citation coverage dating back to 1637, with full text usually available after 1997.
Our tutorial, How do I find dissertations (video below) will introduce you to:
- Finding theses and dissertations on a topic
- Finding theses and dissertations that use a certain theoretical framework
- Limiting your search to a particular department at Northeastern
There are numerous online resources for finding dissertations. Consult your subject librarian if you need additional help.