How To Cite a Thesis

Citing a thesis depends on the citation style you are using. Different academic disciplines and journals may have specific guidelines for citing sources. Common citation styles include APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), Chicago, and others.

Here are general guidelines for citing a thesis in three commonly used citation styles:

APA (American Psychological Association) Style:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of thesis/dissertation (Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis). Name of Institution, Location.

Example: Smith, J. A. (2008). The impact of social media on interpersonal communication (Doctoral dissertation). University of XYZ, City, State.

MLA (Modern Language Association) Style:

Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Thesis. Name of Institution, Year of Completion.

Example: Smith, John A. "The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Practices." University of XYZ, 2020.

Chicago Style:

Author's Last Name, First Name. Year. "Title of Thesis." Master's thesis or PhD diss., Name of Institution.

Example: Smith, John A. 2020. "The Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity." PhD diss., University of XYZ.

Make sure to adapt the citation to the specific details of the thesis you are citing, such as the author's name, the title of the thesis, the type of thesis (Master's or PhD), the name of the institution, and the year of completion.

Always check the specific guidelines provided by the citation style you are using or the requirements of the publication you are submitting your work to.

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