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- Use of Separate Documents/Previously Published Articles in Theses/Dissertations: Effective 1/22/08
The Graduate College recognizes the necessity for graduate students to undertake collaborative research with a mentor and/or with other graduate students. Such collaborative research often results in coauthored journal articles and/or meeting presentations. Instructions and requirements for including previously published journal articles or meeting presentations in Theses/Dissertations.
graduate.asu.edu/format/updates/separate_documents.html - Proxy Request Updates: Effective 10/25/05
In order to appoint a proxy, students will need to fill out the Registration by Proxy and Consent for Full Access to Educational Records form and submit it to the Registrar's Office by mail, fax, or in person. The form is available for download at the Registrar's Office website at www.asu.edu/registrar/forms/regforms.html.
Please note: Processing a proxy request can take between 2 to 7 business days, so please allow yourself adequate time. - ASU Libraries Update: 6/30/05
The ASU libraries have current copies of the most commonly-used style guides such as The APA Publication Manual, The Chicago Manual of Style, The MLA Handbook, and The Turabian Manual for Writers on reserve. Since these copies are on reserve they cannot be checked out by students, but are always available for quick reference. For more information on how to find the books please contact a librarian at www.asu.edu/lib/help. - Style Guide Update: Effective May 23, 2005
Due to continued formatting errors associated with the style-file LaTeX, the Format Advising Service does not recommend that students continue to use it as a style guide.
LaTeX, developed by a former ASU student, is available only on his personal website and is based on an outdated version of the Format Manual. The format of theses and dissertations has changed since its development, and LaTeX no longer meets the basic requirements of a recommended style guide. The check-box option for LaTeX has been removed from the Format Approval Sheet, and students are encouraged to use other style guides such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, or a field-specific journal article.