SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers on the search for a copy of Birgit Dopfer's PhD thesis, which was previously available on the UI website but has since been removed. User Alex Pascual requests assistance in obtaining the thesis, while another user, xepma, suggests contacting the original author or the hosting institution for access. The discussion highlights the challenges of accessing academic resources when they are no longer publicly available.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of academic thesis repositories
- Familiarity with contacting academic institutions
- Basic knowledge of German language (for reading the thesis)
- Experience with online academic networking
NEXT STEPS
- Research how to access academic theses through institutional repositories
- Learn effective strategies for contacting authors for unpublished works
- Explore academic networking platforms like ResearchGate
- Investigate the process of requesting documents from university libraries
USEFUL FOR
Students, researchers, and academics seeking access to specific academic theses, as well as anyone interested in navigating the complexities of academic resource availability.