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Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Find theses and dissertations authored by University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate students from 2008 to present.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Analysis and numerical simulation of tumor growth models , Daniel Acosta Soba

Perceptions of factors from MBA students at small regional universities that enhance, improve, and impact individual behavior as measured by environmental working scales , John Alpers

Developing and validating a measure for recovery motives , Julia Anglin

A comparative study of the performance of machine learning methods and deep neural networks in intrusion detection , Milan Artis

Examining the adoption of digital transformation initiatives in higher education institutions: A mixed-methods investigation of employee perceptions and decision-making processes , Donald Behneman

Declare I Dare Not , Marion Renee Burgess

Intersectionality and employment barriers: analyzing age and gender bias in job advertisements , Ciara Carl

Analysis of single event transients in arbitrary waveforms using statistical window analysis , James Carpenter

The effects of stressful life experiences and maladaptive daydreaming on selective attention among young adults , Claudia Colpo

Radial, vortex, and spiral solutions to the nonlinear Schrödinger equation and other reaction--diffusion systems , James Redmon Cummins

A unified algebraic framework extending from a 6-set discrete probability algebra and its application in deep learning , Li Dai

A study of aquatic sedimentation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, using GIS and remote sensing technology integrated with hydrodynamic and watershed models , Connor Firat

An accessible web-based peer-to-peer remote desktop control and access tool utilizing WebRTC , Heston Friedland

Predicting hand grasping orientation for prosthetic hand control using multimodal sensor data (EEG, EMG, and IMU) with machine learning approach , Nafiseh Ghaffar Nia

The impact of teaching residency programs on burnout in urban schools , Jessica Ghazi

Optimizing cybersecurity knowledge graph question answering: a framework for performance and generalization , Ayman Gumaa

Lucille excerpts , Graicen O'Neal Hixson

The influence of personal factors on wrongful convictions , Ellee Jackson

Understanding the experience of immigrant workers: A qualitative examination of the work demands, resources and barriers to achieve optimal wellbeing , Amira Marquez Moreno

The teacher's voice: a mixed methods study regarding the perceived motivations of teacher retention and attrition in Hamilton County , Crystal Mayer

College students' perceptions of malingering attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , Nicolas Maynard

An examination of the perceived factors of internship programs that lead students to remain with an organization after completing an internship , Dorance Renard Miles II

Investigations into the role of entropy-selected RF-DNA fingerprint features on ID-verification performance in the presence of rogue emitters , Awab Mohammed

Solar panel damage identification using tensorflow lite , Garrick Muncie

Computation of moving interface flows in biophysical applications , Mohammad Murshed

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Harvard University Theses, Dissertations, and Prize Papers

The Harvard University Archives ’ collection of theses, dissertations, and prize papers document the wide range of academic research undertaken by Harvard students over the course of the University’s history.

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Spanning from the ‘theses and quaestiones’ of the 17th and 18th centuries to the current yearly output of student research, they include both the first Harvard Ph.D. dissertation (by William Byerly, Ph.D . 1873) and the dissertation of the first woman to earn a doctorate from Harvard ( Lorna Myrtle Hodgkinson , Ed.D. 1922).

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Formation rates of silver metal danoprisms as a function of halide concentration , Steven Akins

Behavioral ecology of the Colorado brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi): Activities displayed around the burrow through juvenile group dispersal , Bradley Allendorfer

Automatic modeling of cyber intrusions using the diamond model utilizing security logs and events , Mahmoud Al-Maani

The role of bicultural identity integration in the relationship between discrimination and well-being , Jasmine Chananna

Arousal patterns, fungal loads, and wing damage in a surviving population of little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) , Brooke A. Daly

Evaluation of resurgence following differential reinforcement of alternative behavior with and without extinction in a human-operant model , Skylar DeWitt

Documenting plant biodiversity at the EMU-owned Parsons Center for Arts and Sciences , Emily Edwards

African American adolescent suicidality and prevention from an urban school counselor perspective , Shannon Franklin

Identifying the origins of business’ data breaches utilizing covert timing channels , Gayle L. Frisbie

“We Gon’ Be Alright”: How resiliency & africultural coping behaviors factor into African American college students’ intentions to seek mental health services , Taylor Garland

Looking for love on a chilly night: The Colorado brown tarantula mating season , Dallas Haselhuhn

The role of caregiver anxiety, sleep, distress, and emotion socialization behaviors on child behaviors , Amanda Hicks

Development of an executive functioning intervention to improve asthma self-management in Black adolescents and young adults: Preliminary feedback and future considerations , Kelsey L. Jong

Herbicide management alters fungal biomass and community composition in Great Lakes coastal wetlands , Erica Danae Lathers

Towards a transparency-based, value-sensitive design solution for bias in self-driving cars: An ethical violation assessment and risk analysis framework on consumer-held values , Nada Ahmad Madkour

Investigating early childhood education through a systemic lens: What impact does early childhood education have on district level leadership , Edward John Manuszak II

Survivor guilt and posttraumatic stress among young adult survivors of childhood cancer , Alexandra Neenan

In it and of it: A Black principal’s self-examination of anti-Blackness and critical leadership praxis , Donya Odom

Loan debt burden, student experiences, and livelihood: A study examining relationships between students’ education costs, financial viability, and life impact , Christa A. Reid

Assessment of the ecological integrity of two wetland sites within Eastern Michigan University’s Fish Lake Environmental Education Center (FLEEC) , Brianna Rice

School leaders creating an inclusive school culture for students with exceptionalities , Dawn Spears

Effect of silicon nano particles added to the polymeric coatings , Ramesh Chandra Tripathi

Centering the needs of language learners within educators’ professional learning and development: An investigation of teachers’ perceptions and experiences in meeting the needs of language learners , Kimberly Tsukiyama

Stealing, scavenging, or storing? Breeding behaviors of unisexual Ambystoma salamanders , Jane Venezia

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

A critical race critique of campus climate and belonging for first-generation students of color at historically Black colleges & predominately White institutions , Samantha Gale Aaron

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EBSCO Open Dissertations makes electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) more accessible to researchers worldwide. The free portal is designed to benefit universities and their students and make ETDs more discoverable. 

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With EBSCO Open Dissertations, institutions are offered an innovative approach to driving additional traffic to ETDs in institutional repositories. Our goal is to help make their students’ theses and dissertations as widely visible and cited as possible.

EBSCO Open Dissertations extends the work started in 2014, when EBSCO and the H.W. Wilson Foundation created American Doctoral Dissertations which contained indexing from the H.W. Wilson print publication, Doctoral Dissertations Accepted by American Universities, 1933-1955. In 2015, the H.W. Wilson Foundation agreed to support the expansion of the scope of the American Doctoral Dissertations database to include records for dissertations and theses from 1955 to the present.

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Libraries can add theses and dissertations to the database, making them freely available to researchers everywhere while increasing traffic to their institutional repository.  ETD metadata is harvested via OAI and integrated into EBSCO’s platform, where pointers send traffic to the institution's IR.

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Masters Thesis vs. PhD Dissertation: Key Differences

Whether you are a graduate student just starting out in academia or a professor advising a student, making the distinction between a dissertation and a thesis is critically important to writing a strong dissertation and becoming a stronger writer. Unfortunately, the difference remains unclear since the terms are used interchangeably by graduate students, doctoral researchers, academic publishers & universities.

If you’re not sure whether you’re writing a thesis or a dissertation, this article will help you understand the differences between the two whether you’re a PhD or master’s degree student.

Main Differences Between a Dissertation and a Thesis

While theses and dissertations share many similarities (they are both advanced graduate research papers), they actually refer to two different types of academic writing, and their differences include important concepts such as scope, purpose, length, and research requirements.

Most importantly, the difference between a thesis and a dissertation depends on the level of education. Far beyond being a simple essay, a thesis is for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree while a dissertation is written by doctoral students, also referred to as PhD candidates.

There are a few key differences between a thesis versus a dissertation.

The biggest difference between a thesis and a dissertation is that a thesis makes arguments based on existing research. Meanwhile, a dissertation often requires the PhD candidate to conduct research and then perform an analysis.

More specifically, a thesis often takes the form of a literature review , which is a compilation of research knowledge in a particular field of study that proves one is competent in that subject. On the other hand, a dissertation is a more specific type of research paper written by those working toward a specific doctorate degree that contributes knowledge, theory, or methods to a field of study.

What is a master’s thesis?

A master’s thesis is an academic research paper that requires a greater degree of research than an undergraduate thesis or term paper. It is marked by a higher standard of writing, and students are expected to demonstrate competence, literacy, and mastery of a subject. It usually takes two or three years to complete. Finally, a master’s degree thesis is usually written in order to obtain a research degree and is not intended to be published separately.

What is a PhD dissertation?

A PhD dissertation is a substantial piece of independent research that is required of all students who are pursuing a doctorate degree. It is a piece of original work that has not been published elsewhere and, most importantly, makes a new contribution to the field. This contribution may be a new way of thinking about an existing topic or even a novel theory. The research performed for a dissertation is usually conducted over a period of several years to half a decade.

Features of a Master’s Thesis vs PhD Dissertation

Content and structural differences.

So how is dissertation writing different from thesis writing?

Now that you know the definitions of a dissertation and thesis, let’s dive into some clear ways in which they differ in structure and other main characteristics.

How long is a thesis vs dissertation?

Length is the most obvious factor in differentiating between writing a thesis or dissertation. 

Generally, a doctoral dissertation has greater breadth, depth, and intention than a master’s thesis since it is based on original research. While the standard length of a master’s thesis is around 100 pages , a doctoral dissertation can be upwards of 400-500 pages. 

While most students can finish their PhD dissertation or thesis in as little as 1-2 years, it can take as long as 7 years depending on the school, program, and dissertation topic. As doctoral programs have their own formatting requirements, check with your school or university to find out what you need for your own dissertation or thesis. Most dissertations are organized into chapters, but the number of chapters varies as well.

Differences in research methods

A thesis and dissertation are both graduate-level research reports. This means they require students to investigate and report on a specific topic. But what is the difference in the scale of research between a master’s versus doctoral degree? The answer comes down to how much and what type of data you collect .

Data sources for a thesis vs dissertation

A master’s thesis is limited to secondary or reported knowledge . This knowledge has already been published, analyzed, and scrutinized in the literature. A thesis does not typically offer anything new in that regard. Your purpose is usually to write a comprehensive literature review on a novel or underreported topic using already-reported data.

On the other hand, a doctoral dissertation reports on  novel data  and is published so it can be scrutinized by others. It culminates in your dissertation defense.

The above lists clearly show that a PhD researcher and dissertation writer must have specific hands-on experience about not only the result of others’ research but also how the researchers obtained the data. A dissertation must venture into criticism of how other studies performed their experiments, whereas a master’s student will only report on and evaluate the results.

Differences in research scope 

As mentioned above, a thesis is more of a literature review written to demonstrate competence and mastery of a field of study. In short, you are a reliable “reporter” of information related to that subject. A thesis shows that you know the technical jargon, understand the subject, are familiar with industry tools, and can translate that information to a general audience. This is why a master’s degree is sufficient and often preferred for industry jobs.

In contrast, a doctoral dissertation goes beyond simply using the building blocks of your subject and actually creates new tools, knowledge, and theories to advance the subject as a whole. If a master’s degree holder is like a seasoned Rolling Stone journalist, then a doctorate is the band/musician who actually makes the music.

So should you pursue a thesis or a dissertation?

The benefits of earning a graduate degree are huge. According to the US Census Bureau , those with an advanced degree earn 3.7 times as much as a high school dropout, and 13.1% hold a master’s, professional, or doctorate degree. If you’re a curious undergraduate student thinking of applying to graduate school, which is the right choice?

In short, a dissertation is more focused and in-depth than a thesis. While a doctoral dissertation is based on original research, a thesis is often an extension or review of others’ research in order to demonstrate literacy. Further, a dissertation can be used as the basis or subject of a thesis, but not vice versa.

Editing a Dissertation vs Thesis

So far, we’ve focused a lot on differences such as research and purpose, but in the end, a thesis or dissertation is a written document that requires skill, focus, discipline, subject knowledge, organization, and scheduling. 

For non-native English speakers, the challenge is especially difficult since English is the lingua franca of academia and research. 

How does an editing service improve your dissertation or thesis ?

From body spacing and pagination, to font size and citation formatting, the dissertation guidelines are exhaustive. Even worse, they vary by school. So besides the actual English writing and grammar, graduate students must worry about consistency, formatting, nomenclature, and terminology. That’s quite the burden!

This is why it’s very common for graduate students, especially ESL and foreign ones, to seek out dissertation editing services that specifically cater to the academic needs of researchers and students.

Here are just a few reasons why dissertation proofreading is so helpful and what these editors do:

• Correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, and structural errors
• Offer suggestions to rewrite, remove, and revise writing
• Ensure formatting and nomenclature are consistent
• Knowledgeable academic editors with master’s and PhD degrees
• Free up your time to focus on research, revisions, and content instead of looking for mistakes
• Provide a  language editing certificate , which may be necessary for non-native English-speaking students

Lastly, most PhD advisors recommend that students seek out professional editing services , specifically thesis editing or dissertation editing , since professors prefer to assess the actual research content of a dissertation, not mundane writing errors. Any graduate student reading this knows professors don’t like their time to be wasted! 

Be sure to check out other academic resources on how to improve your academic manuscript and the benefits of proofreading and editing.

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