When citing a thesis or dissertation the minimum information included should be:
- Author
- Title
- Institution
- Date
If more information is available such as the level of thesis (e.g. master, phd) or the location of the university, include that information in your citation.
Basic format:
Author. Title of Thesis. Level of Thesis, Name of University, Location of University, Date of Completion.
Example:
Duis, J. M. Acid/base chemistry and related organic chemistry conceptions of undergraduate organic chemistry students. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 2008.
