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Communication Studies: Dissertations & Theses
This subject guide is a starting point for communication-related research, including mass media, speech communication, and more.
Dissertation Databases
Use one of the following databases to find dissertations. Once you have identified the dissertations you need, submit an interlibrary loan request to get a copy if it is not available at UW or online. You can also buy copies of many dissertations via ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window
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Major database: more than 1 milllion fulltext dissertations primarily dating from the last decade. Includes dissertations written at UW.
- Australasian Digital Theses ProgramDissertations from Australia and New Zealand, recent dissertations online.
- British Library EThOS"Search over 450,000 doctoral theses. Download instantly for your research, or order a scanned copy quickly and easily."
- DART Europe E-ThesesMore than 100,000 fulltext dissertations from 13 European nations
- Networked Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations (NDLTD)Clearinghouse of electronic, fulltext dissertations freely available on the web
- Theses CanadaIndex to Canadian dissertations, includes some fulltext from the last decade
Find UW Communication Dissertations
The UW Libraries hold physical copies of dissertations written by UW students before 2013. From 2013 forward, most UW dissertations will only be hosted online through UW Libraries ResearchWorks Service. To locate physical and online dissertations, use UW Libraries Search. Try using the Advanced Search in the following ways:
- By keyword (Any field)
- By topic - use Any field and combine communication theses with topical keyword(s):
- communication theses AND interpersonal communication
- communication theses AND television
- communication theses AND media AND democracy
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- By author or title
UW Communication Dissertations:
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All UW dissertations are now published only online. This provides 24/7 access to your dissertation and supports open access to scholarly information. UW Communication dissertations are available online through UW ResearchWorks.