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A General Guide: English Language and Literature

Resources for literary research.

Why use theses and dissertations?

Theses and dissertations offer:

  • Extensive bibliographies
  • Latest research from grad students
  • Insight into research trends

How do I locate and obtain theses and dissertations?

Theses and Dissertations from Cleveland State University

  • Use the Discovery@CSU -- limit Material Type to Dissertation.
  • Print copies of theses are on the Library's 1st floor, west end.
  • Print dissertations are shelved on upper floors and interfiled with other books .
  • Some are also available online via the database Dissertations and Theses at Cleveland State.

Theses and Dissertations from other Ohio Universities

Theses and Dissertations from North America and Europe

  • Use ProQuest Dissertations and Theses A&I index to doctoral dissertations and master's theses.
  • You may only view the first 26 or so pages.
  • Obtain the full text (in print format) through Interlibrary Loan.