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Thesis & Dissertation Writing

From finding sources to managing citations to writing in LaTeX — everything you need for your thesis.

5 steps

1Zotero

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2Overleaf

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3JSTOR

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4ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

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5NYU Writing Center

Set up your citation manager

Zotero organizes all your sources, generates bibliographies, and syncs across devices — free.

💡 Pro tip: Install the browser connector to save sources with one click while you browse.

ServiceFree$200/yr value

Zotero

Academic Support

Free open-source citation manager that collects, organizes, and cites research sources. Browser extension grabs references in one click. Syncs across devices with Word and Google Docs plugins.

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Write in LaTeX collaboratively

Real-time collaboration with version history — use journal-specific templates for proper formatting.

💡 Pro tip: Link Zotero to Overleaf for automatic bibliography updates.

Software$399/yr value

Overleaf

Academic Support

Online LaTeX editor for writing, editing, and publishing scientific documents. Collaborative editing with real-time preview. Free Professional account for NYU.

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Build your literature review

The most comprehensive academic database — essential for finding foundational sources in any field.

💡 Pro tip: Use 'Text Analyzer' to paste your abstract and find related articles you might have missed.

Read existing dissertations

See how others structured their theses in your field — learn from what worked.

💡 Pro tip: Search for dissertations from your department to understand expectations and standards.

Database$600/yr value

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

Multidisciplinary

Full-text access to millions of doctoral dissertations and master's theses from universities worldwide. See what grad students actually research and write. Great for understanding how to structure long-form academic work.

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Get feedback on your drafts

Schedule regular writing consultations — they help with structure, argument, and clarity.

💡 Pro tip: Book a 'Dissertation Boot Camp' session during winter or summer for intensive writing support.

On CampusFree$3,000/yr value

NYU Writing Center

Academic Support

Free one-on-one writing consultations for all NYU students at any stage of the writing process. Help with brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and citation formatting across all disciplines.

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