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Qualitative Doctoral Research
This guide will help direct you on how to use the library during your doctoral journey.
Locating Published Dissertations
- Dissertations & Theses @ Grand Canyon University This link opens in a new windowFull Text
Easily locate Dissertations & Theses produced by Grand Canyon University students. - Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new windowFull Text
ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global (PQDT Global) simplifies searching for dissertations and theses via a single access point to explore an extensive, trusted collection of 4 million graduate works, with 2 million in full text. Designated as an official offsite repository for the U.S. Library of Congress, PQDT Global offers comprehensive historic and ongoing coverage for North American works and significant and growing international coverage from a multiyear program of expanding partnerships with international universities and national associations.
Welcome to the Doctoral Program!
This guide is designed to help you with the research portions of your doctoral classes and your dissertation.
This is the Qualitative Doctoral Research guide. For quantitative researchers, visit the Quantitative Doctoral Research Guide .
- DC Network This link opens in a new windowThe DC Network is where you will find the dissertation templates, dissertation companion guides, research resources, forums for discussions with other doctoral learners, and information on dissertation elements such as IRB and AQR Research Consulting.
Visit the Qualitative Research Knowledge Base and the Dissertation Milestone Guide under Dissertation Resources for resources on navigating the dissertation process.
Learning to Use the Library
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