Dissertations from other institutions are not always easy to get a hold of. If you find a reference to a dissertation that you would like to read, but you cannot find the full text, ask a librarian. Sometimes using interlibrary loan to scan a portion of the document is your only option.
I prefer to limit my search using the Books & Media limiter - then I use the advanced search:
Now, use the menu on the left side to limit your results. You will see limiters for dissertations and for TSW content - select both. TSW, or Texas ScholarWorks, is where our dissertations are held digitally.
Unfortunately, it can be tough to determine if a book is considered scholarly. This is not a checklist. You need to weigh these criteria when deciding.
To determine if a book is considered scholarly or refereed, ask the following:
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