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Unpublished/Published Dissertations

Material Type           In-text Citation              Reference                                                        
     
    Dissertations refer to master's theses and doctoral dissertations. These may be published in a database or freely available online or they may be unpublished.
Cite unpublished dissertation or thesis (Skidmore, 2017). Skidmore, K. L. (2017). The effects of postpartum depression among young mothers who give children up for adoption (Unpublished master's thesis). Nova Southeastern University.
Cite a dissertation published in a subscription database (Miranda, 2019).

Miranda, C. (2019). Exploring the lived experiences of foster youth who obtained graduate level degrees: Self-efficacy, resilience, and the impact on identity development (Publication No. 27542827) [Doctoral dissertation, Pepperdine University]. PQDT Open. https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2309521814.html?FMT=AI