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Graduate Thesis Submission Guidelines

May 2012

The Angus L Macdonald Library collects two copies of all Masters theses completed at St. Francis Xavier University. One copy is bound, catalogued and added to the library; the second copy is forwarded to Theses Canada in Ottawa.

The mission of Theses Canada is “to acquire and preserve a comprehensive collection of Canadian theses at Library and Archives Canada (LAC), to provide access to this valuable research within Canada and throughout the world.” Graduate level research thus becomes part of Canada’s intellectual heritage.

For all graduate programs, except the Masters of Adult Education and Masters of Education, students should follow the process outlined below. Master of Adult Education thesis candidates should consult their departmental secretary () for details.

Process

1. Please read the Theses Canada Information for Students http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/thesescanada/s4-200-e.html, and their Theses Submission Guidelines http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/thesescanada/027007-3200-e.html
2. Print out, complete and sign the Theses Non-Exclusive License form http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/frm-nl59-2.pdf
3. Bring the completed form and two copies of your thesis to the Collection Development Office, Room 108 in the Angus L Macdonald Library. Your thesis should be printed single-sided on 21.5 x 28 cm paper (8.5 x 11”), and should not include any personal information other than your name (e.g. do not provide your student number or contact information on the document). There is a $50.00 fee for submission to Theses Canada, payable when you drop off your thesis copies.
4. If you wish to have extra copies of your thesis professionally bound for your own personal use, the library will arrange this at the same time. The cost for binding is $15.00 per copy, payable in advance.

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