Help With Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation for Submission to OhioLINK
Need help preparing your thesis or dissertation for submission to OhioLINK's Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Center? Below are links to assist with common problems that students have preparing their theses and dissertations for submission. Microsoft Word is available for patron use in the Michael Schwartz Library's 1st Floor Learning Commons and 3rd floor Digital Design Studio areas.
Tip: Use the Thesis/dissertation template file for Cleveland State University (docx). It is already preformatted with correct page numbering, margins, and section arrangement. &nsbp; See Graduate Studies' Thesis and Dissertation Format Guidelines (PDF) for full list of requirements.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert a Microsoft Word document to PDF format?
- How do I combine two Microsoft Word documents?
- How do I add page numbers in Microsoft Word?
- How do I number pages differently in the various sections of my thesis or dissertation?
- How do I create an automatic Table of Contents in Word 2013/2016?
- How do I embed fonts in my document?
For Additional Assistance
For general information about theses and dissertations, including official formatting guidelines, see the College of Graduate Studies’ Thesis and Dissertation Page.
If you need additional technical assistance, please contact Jeff Beuck, Manager, Library Systems, at 216-523-7486 or j.beuck@csuohio.edu to schedule an appointment.