Research guides: Botany: Theses and Dissertations

Find UofT Online Theses

University of Toronto TSpace This link opens in a new window
University of Toronto's Open Access repository, all theses from 2009- are submitted online to T-Space only and are not held in paper in the libraries

School of Graduate Studies - Theses
University of Toronto's Open Access repository (TSpace)

Theses Canada This link opens in a new window
Your central access point for Canadian theses and information about the Theses Canada program.

Proquest Dissertations & Theses
The most comprehensive worldwide collection of dissertations and theses. Full text for many dissertations added since 1997+.

In Paper

How do I search for a paper copy of a University of Toronto thesis?

• For University of Toronto masters and doctoral theses in the sciences consult the library catalogue. Theses can be searched in the catalogue by author, title, or department.

• Note that: older theses are listed ONLY in the card catalogue at Gerstein; cards indicate location either at Gerstein or in campus departments. Ask at the Gerstein Information Desk for assistance.

Where do I find a paper copy in Gerstein?

• All theses are shelved by author name on 3-Below at the end of the Z call number range.
• microfiche copies of U of T masters theses in the sciences are held in the Media Commons (4th Floor), Robarts Library

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Producing Your Thesis at UofT

Producing Your Thesis (School of Graduate Studies Guidelines)
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare, format, convert to PDF, and submit an Electronic Thesis or Dissertation from the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.
The Writing Centre (at U of T)
For advice and help with writing, citing, etc.
Thesis & Dissertation Writing Support (SGS, University of Toronto)

Top Database for Finding Theses: Proquest Theses & Dissertations Global

Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive worldwide collection of dissertations and theses from 1746. Full text for most dissertations added since 1997 onwards.

Other Places to Search for Theses

EThOS: Electronic Theses Online Service This link opens in a new window
Electronic Theses Online service. Provides access to 250,000+ these from institutions across the UK.
Scopus This link opens in a new window
-Perform Search
-Click on 'Web' tab
-Limit to 'NDLTD: Theses & dissertations'
Theses Canada This link opens in a new window
Your central access point for Canadian theses and information about the Theses Canada program.