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How to find theses published at RMIT University, other Australian universities, and overseas. Also covers how to get and submit theses at RMIT University.

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Research Writing Month October 2024


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Join us this October for RMIT Library’s first Research Writing Month and take the next step towards achieving your research writing goals!

Based on the internationally renowned Academic Writing Month, and in collaboration with the School of Graduate Research, RMIT’s Research Writing Month is tailored to the unique needs of the university’s Higher Degree by Research writers.  

This month-long initiative provides an opportunity to enhance writing practices, share experiences, and foster a supportive community. It will feature a wealth of workshops as well as writing sessions such as Write Here! Write Now! and Thesis Boot Camp. We will kick off with an engaging panel discussion with established RMIT researchers that will set the stage for a month of intensive and rewarding writing activities. The month concludes with a celebratory event and a chance to share your achievements. 

Don't miss this opportunity to explore and enhance your research writing journey! 

View the Program. Register for events.

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About the RMIT theses collection

The RMIT theses collection consists of the research outcomes of RMIT Masters by Research and Doctor of Philosophy candidates (including theses and dissertations), who have successfully completed their degree.

Digital theses/
exegeses		 June 2006 onwards Available from the RMIT Research Repository
Microfiche copies Selected, 1966-2002 Ask the Bundoora Library Concierge staff

Coursework and minor theses generally are not kept in the Library. Contact the relevant School for these items.

Project-based research dissertations

At RMIT, a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy candidate undertaking project-based research submits a product or artefact(s) (or a record thereof) and a dissertation which outlines and defines the purpose and theoretical basis of the work. There may also be a recording of an oral presentation made by the candidate where required.

Finding RMIT theses and dissertations

The RMIT Research Repository contains digital copies of RMIT Masters by Research and Doctor of Philosophy degree outcomes. To find them:

  1. Go to the RMIT Research Repository and and click on the Theses option.

 

  1. This will present a list of all RMIT University theses listed in the Research Repository.

 

You can refine your search results using the facets on the left hand side of the search results list. 

 

Alternatively, you can limit your search to the Dissertations & Theses search scope and enter in some keywords, e.g. photonics

 

Obtaining ​/ accessing an ​RMIT thesis or dissertation

To access pre-2006 RMIT theses/dissertations for research or study purposes, RMIT students or staff can submit a request for Document Delivery who will supply a copy of the work.

  • Locate the thesis using LibrarySearch (NOTE: They will display a location of Bundoora Storage in LibrarySearch. )
  • Record the title and call number
  • Email your request for digitisation to libdoc@rmit.edu.au OR submit the request using the online Document Delivery request form

Note that conditions apply for requests from other institutions.

 

Please note also that there are a number of art-related theses in the RMIT Swanston Library Special Collection room. The LibrarySearch record will indicate Swanston Thesis Collection and the call number will include the THR prefix. Please follow the link below for instructions on how to access theses from the Special Collection.

https://rmit.libguides.com/library-special-collection/procedures

Subjects: Research