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How to Cite a Dissertation or Thesis in BibTeX (standard)

Learn how to cite doctoral dissertations and master's theses in BibTeX format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

BibTeX Reference List Format

Here is the standard BibTeX format for citing a dissertation or thesis in your reference list:

BibTeX Example for a Dissertation or Thesis

A complete BibTeX reference for a dissertation or thesis, formatted by the official BibTeX CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

@misc{Vasquez2022Reading, author = {Vasquez, Elena}, year = {2022}, school = {State University}, title = {Reading practices in the digital archive}, type = {Doctoral dissertation}, url = {https://www.example.org/theses/vasquez}, }

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your dissertation or thesis.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the BibTeX (standard) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match BibTeX requirements.

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