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ProQuest® Dissertations& Theses
The world’s most comprehensive collection ofdissertations and theses, 2.9 million strong and growing
Quality and quantity, on just about any subject you need
PQDT is continually growing.More than a thousand newdissertations and theses areadded weekly, resulting inmore than 75,000 newscholarly works every year.The breadth of subjectcoverage means onesubscription will be usedacross all disciplines anddepartments.
But how do you know thecontent meets the qualitylevel your users demand? Alldissertations and theses arepeer-reviewed, assuring youthat the collection onlycontains the best scholarlycontent.
Unique, multi-disciplinary,peer-reviewed content
On-Demand digital access to the Scholarly Record
The ProQuest Dissertations &Theses (PQDT) databasesupports your university’sposition as a trusted sourcefor scholarly studies byproviding your students withonline access to over 2.9million doctoral dissertationsand master’s theses.
As the database of record forgraduate research, and theofficial dissertations repositoryfor the Library of Congress,the collection includes workby authors from more than1,700 graduate schools anduniversities the world over,and covers every conceivablesubject.
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The database of record for graduate research;the official respository for the Library of Congress
PQDT is available as acomplete database, or inthe following subsets:
Volume A: Humanitiesand Social SciencesCollection: Over 1 millioncitations, from architectureand biblical studies, tourban planning andwomen’s studies. VolumeA also contains alleducation-related graduateworks.
Volume B: The Sciencesand EngineeringCollection: Over 1.5million citations, fromatmospheric science,organic chemistry andnuclear engineering, toimmunology, obstetrics,and psychology arecovered in this collection.
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Advantages of upgrading from PQDT with its 2.9 millioncitations to PQDT Full Text include:
Access to over 1.4 million full-text dissertations.
Reduction in interlibrary loan requests and costs of ordering individual dissertations copies.
Building your ebooks collection – with each dissertation including an ISBN, ProQuest is theworld’s largest publisher of ISBNs.
Instant access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research materials.
Meeting expectations of leading faculty, ensuring your library plays a vital role in attractingquality research staff.
Providing innovative multimedia content.
Providing the quality resources you and your faculty want, while meeting studentexpectations of full text.
Extending your library’s primary source collections.
Supporting all faculties and all departments with additional materials.
Cross-searching with journal and other content types on ProQuest, meaning high usage andminimal library administration – for maximum return on investment.
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SearchingImproved query builderPrecise data limitersLimit to electronic full-textdissertations onlyNew! Searchable full textfor full-text works from2008 forward
ResultsGroup results by documenttype (when cross-searchingwith other databases)Limit results todissertations onlyLimit results to online full-text PDFs onlySort by relevance or dateMarked documentshighlightedReference linking
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Available on the ProQuest platform for precisionsearches
As with other databases on theProQuest platform, PQDToffers high-quality indexing byProQuest editors usingcontrolled vocabulary, arigorous quality check process
and complete citations toensure consistent bibliographicstandards. This means fast,accurate search results.ProQuest tools such asMyResearch and formatting
bibliographies mean easyintegration of results into yourlibrary users everydayworkflows.
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Cross-search PQDT with your other ProQuest databasesfor higher usage and less library administration
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Multimedia supplemental files
For any dissertation or thesis that has been submitted to ProQuest with supplemental digitalfiles, researchers can now access the key supporting material. This includes audio, video or anyother type of digital file for more than 6,500 works. Many files can be downloaded individually,and large files (up to 10GB) or those with directories can be downloaded as zipped files. Bypreserving the multimedia material together with the author’s work, PQDT helps enhance thescholarly record and helps graduate schools and students ensure future access to this valuableresearch for the academic community.
Supplemental Files only available to PQDT Full Text subscribers.
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Access key supporting multimedia materials, includingaudio, code script, data, image, PDF, presentation,spreadsheet and text.
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PQDT benefits scholars, faculty, researchers … and you
PQDT isn’t just for thosepursuing a degree. Specialfeatures like its variousinterface languages can be abenefit in attracting expertfaculty. And PQDT is cross-searchable with otherProQuest databases, such asABI/INFORM®.
Other unique applications forPQDT include:
Recruiting – becausePQDT is used in nearly all ofthe world’s top universities,leading faculty expectPQDT access in their library.
Patent research – For theinquiry of dateddocumentation ofinventions and ideas.
Searching for the newestideas – Entrepreneurs usePQDT as a large repositoryof new business ideas.
Uses of ProQuest Dissertations and Theses
Graduate students and otherresearchers find PQDTvaluable for exploringexamples of dissertations forcitations and other formattingrequirements. For instance,
when a user selects “Citethis”, a new window opensand the formatting options forMLA, ALA, APA, Vancouverand Chicago style citations areshown. Students and
researchers alike can also usePQDT for bridging gaps inresearch by searching relatedtopics, as well as comparativestudy.
Scholarly enquiry, scientific research, undergraduatestudy, teaching, patent enquiries, business ideas
The bottom line – PQDT’s versatility and value makes itvital for your usersOver time, PQDT brings your library a significant return oninvestment. Online access eliminates the need to order hardcopies of dissertations, reducing interlibrary loan costs, andsignificantly increases your ebook collection. And tracking thecost per user is simple. With online usage reports that analysehow your users are utilising PQDT, this comprehensivecollection allows you to maximise your budget, saves staff time,and presents your researchers with access to the mostcomprehensive view of past and present scholarly studies.
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Global scope, dissertations in any language
Publishing your institution’s dissertations withProQuest is the best method of ensuring thatresearch gains the widest possibledissemination among the wider academiccommunity. It also enhances theinternational visibility and reputation ofresearchers as dissertations are muchmore likely to be cited when included inPQDT. Further increasing visibility andcitation of your institution’s work, manyprestigious subject-specific databasessuch as Chemical Abstracts, SociologicalAbstracts, ABI/INFORM® and PsycINFO,include content from PQDT.
For more details on publishingdissertations with ProQuest, [email protected] and quoteMKT 1336 10.
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Leading international academic institutions and all of the top ranking US research universities –as defined by the Carnegie Foundation – work with UMI®. This means that over 40% of PhDsfrom the world’s top universities are published in PQDT. More than 3,000 libraries around theworld subscribe to PQDT and 700 active university partners publish 60,000 new graduate workseach year. ProQuest is the designated repository for dissertations for the Library of Congressand the publisher for the National Library of Canada.
ProQuest is committed to further expanding the international content already available in PQDT.Doctoral theses can be published in any language, and the ProQuest interface is available inalmost 20 languages. Since global scholarship is increasingly required, we aim to make acontribution to the scholarly community by building a truly international, multicultural, andmultilingual database. To ensure the widest dissemination, we simply request that an English-language abstract is submitted with each thesis.
Ask us for lists of dissertations by authors from your region.Email [email protected] and quote MKT 1336 10.
NEW! No Fee Dissertations PublishingIn a new initiative, ProQuest has now waived fees for dissertations and theses submittedonline for publishing via the ProQuest ETD Administrator site. For more information visitwww.proquest.co.uk/go/umidp or email [email protected] and quoteMKT 1336 10.
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Orders and enquiries Start here for a world ofdiscoveryAt ProQuest, we are dedicated to providingindispensable research solutions that connect peoplewith information. As an innovator in archiving anddisseminating information, we continually deliver datain effective and meaningful ways. We are particularlyproud of ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (PQDT),a collection of over 2.9 million dissertations andtheses, which is recognised worldwide because of itscomprehensive coverage, high-quality information,and rigorous editorial control.
Start here for your next stepsJoin thousands of libraries worldwide in accessingPQDT. To learn more or to request a free trial,visit www.proquest.com, [email protected] quotingMKT 1336 10 or contact your local office.
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• ProQuest Dissertations and Theses – UK &Ireland – the most comprehensive availablerecord of doctoral theses from the UnitedKingdom and Ireland comprising over half a millionrecords is now available on the ProQuest platform.This content comes from the UK company ExpertInformation Ltd who have for many years beenmeticulously compiling citations to British and Irishdissertations and theses.
• PDF Dissertations on DVD – an ideal one-timeinvestment for consortia groups or special fundingopportunities. PDF Dissertations on DVD areavailable for local loading and can be integratedinto library catalogues. ProQuest can help youselect dissertations of interest. We deliver on DVDwith MARC records to include in the library orconsortium OPAC.
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