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Does ProQuest count as a publication?
Once available through any form of open access, be it ProQuest or a university library’s public access materials, that dissertation is functionally published, though this does not constitute refereed publication. Without the quality control implied by refereeing, ProQuest “publication” will not count for tenure.
Is a dissertation in ProQuest considered published?
ProQuest retains a non-exclusive right to publish the dissertation. Because ProQuest assigns ISBNs to dissertations, inclusion in the database could be considered to represent a form of publishing.
Should I publish my dissertation in ProQuest?
Publication with ProQuest benefits universities because it boosts the visibility of their graduate programs and makes their research widely available, said Horowitz. “Most dissertation authors welcome the added visibility that dissemination through ProQuest offers,” she added.
Is ProQuest a journal?
ProQuest One Academic Journals, ebooks, videos and dissertations, in one unified experience.
Is journal and thesis the same?
A thesis is usually a long dissertation written by a candidate for a university degree. It is generally a proposed form of writing. On the other hand, journal articles are publications including original research papers, scholarly articles, reviews, case studies, etc.
How do I find journals in ProQuest?
Search for Journals
- Click on Publications above the Search box.
- Type in your search term.
- Select your search type: title, summary or subject and hit Search.
- You can limit your search by using the Narrow publications list by Source type, subject, language or publisher.
Can I publish parts of my dissertation?
Most journal publishers do allow you to publish part(s) of your thesis as articles, even when the thesis is publicly available. Make sure to mention in your cover letter to the journal that your manuscript is part of a publicly defended PhD thesis.
Should you publish your dissertation on ProQuest or on an institutional repository?
Indeed, Hume writes as though “putting your dissertation on ProQuest” and “making your dissertation openly accessible” are synonymous; they are not. Depositing your thesis on an institutional repository does not necessarily involve any transfer of rights.
What is the best way to publish a dissertation?
Publishing in a Journal Academic journals are the most common choice for publishing a dissertation, so it is the most important process to understand. It is important to know which journal best fits your dissertation, become familiar with the journal’s guidelines and to carefully interpret feedback on your work.
Should you put your theses on ProQuest?
Universities have enthusiastically assumed that a thesis online is just a faster and handier form of microfilm, and dissertation supervisors have assumed that since they put their theses on microfilm, you should put yours on ProQuest. They are wrong.
Does ProQuest count as a publication for tenure?
Once available through any form of open access, be it ProQuest or a university library’s public access materials, that dissertation is functionally published, though this does not constitute refereed publication. Without the quality control implied by refereeing, ProQuest “publication” will not count for tenure.