Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding resources for dissertations and theses in applied physics. Participants share their thoughts on where to locate such documents to aid in thesis writing and formatting.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests sites for accessing dissertations and theses to assist in their own thesis writing in applied physics.
- Another participant questions whether the request is for copying someone else's work or for understanding the structure of theses, noting that copying is unacceptable.
- Some participants suggest that universities typically archive previous dissertations and theses in their libraries.
- Links to several online repositories for theses and dissertations are provided, including Caltech, MIT, and NCSU.
- There is a reiteration that the original poster should consult their own university's resources for guidance on formatting and requirements.
- The original poster clarifies that they are preparing their own thesis and are interested in reviewing abstracts and presentation styles.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the importance of consulting existing theses for guidance, but there is some disagreement regarding the intent of the original poster's request.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express concerns about the ethics of using others' work, while others focus on the practicality of accessing existing resources for formatting and style guidance.
