Theses & Dissertations
There comes a time when every scholar must venture beyond the teachings of others and carve their own path into the wilderness of knowledge. Theses and dissertations represent the culmination of deep study, original thought, and scholarly perseverance, serving as both a foundation for future researchers and a testament to the knowledge-seeker’s journey. Whether written on vellum-bound scrolls, stored within enchanted archives, or whispered into the halls of the Grand Library, these works stand as monuments to intellectual discovery.
Unlike books or journal articles, theses and dissertations have unique citation elements, including:
The scholar (author), whose work serves as the foundation of reference.
The title of the thesis or dissertation, marking the scope of the research.
The type of academic work, distinguishing between a master's thesis and a doctoral dissertation.
The institution, recognizing the academy or guild where the research was undertaken.
The repository or digital archive, ensuring accessibility for future scholars.
Below, you will find examples of theses and dissertation citations, preserving the efforts of those who have contributed their knowledge to the Grand Archive of scholarship.
Doctoral Dissertations
A scholar’s greatest undertaking, these works represent years of study and a commitment to unveiling new knowledge.
Example (Harvard Style): Stormweaver, L. (Year 1742). The Shifting Weave: A Study of Temporal Distortions in Ley Lines (Doctoral dissertation). Celestial Academy of Mystic Studies.
Master’s Theses & Research Dissertations
While often shorter in length, these works mark important contributions to scholarly fields, refining ideas for future exploration.
Example (APA 7th Edition): Brightforge, S. (Year 1698). A Comparative Analysis of Elemental Binding Techniques in Enchanted Weaponry (Master’s thesis). Eldertome University. Available at: https://eldertome-theses.archive.
Archived Theses & Restricted Dissertations
Some works are deemed too valuable—or too dangerous—to be widely circulated, stored within sealed collections or enchanted archives.
Example (Chicago Style): Moonweaver, C. 1775. Eclipsing the Stars: Forbidden Rites of Celestial Summoning (Doctoral dissertation). Grand Ethereal Library Archives. Restricted Collection No. 47.
These works are more than just academic documents—they are the voices of scholars who dared to ask new questions, challenge old ideas, and leave their mark upon the field of knowledge. By citing theses and dissertations, researchers ensure that the work of those who have come before remains part of the ever-growing conversation of scholarship. Every great discovery begins as a single thought—may your citations honor the scholars who turned thoughts into legacies.
