Bluebook/Dissertation or Thesis

How to cite a dissertation or thesis in Bluebook

A quick, accurate guide to formatting a dissertation or thesis citation in Bluebook 22nd Edition — with a real example you can copy, plus a free generator that does it for you.

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Bluebook dissertation or thesis citation example

Reference entry

Johnson, Sarah (2023). Essays on the Economics of Higher Education.

Short form

(Johnson, 2023)

What you need to cite a dissertation or thesis

  • Author
  • Title
  • Degree type
  • University / institution
  • Year
  • Database or URL

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