How to cite a dissertation or thesis in Chicago
A quick, accurate guide to formatting a dissertation or thesis citation in Chicago 17th Edition — with a real example you can copy, plus a free generator that does it for you.
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Reference entry
Johnson, Sarah L. "Essays on the Economics of Higher Education." Doctoral dissertation, Stanford University, 2023. https://www.proquest.com/dissertations/example
Footnote
Sarah Johnson, "Essays on the Economics of Higher Education" (Doctoral dissertation, Stanford University, 2023).
What you need to cite a dissertation or thesis
- Author
- Title
- Degree type
- University / institution
- Year
- Database or URL
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