Doctoral Student Services
Finding Dissertations
Visit our Finding Dissertations tutorial page to learn where and how to locate print and electronic dissertations through Saint Mary's University. Learn where to find free, full text PDF dissertations online. Options for purchasing unbound dissertations are also listed.
Ed.D. Assessment Tests
Use this premade search in the Twin Cities Library catalog to access a number of assessment tests and testing instruments specific to the Ed.D. program. Instuments measure leadership styles, understanding of organizational culture, and more. Up to two tests may be checked out from the library for one week.
Library Research Toolbar
TC Library has created a downloadable add-on to enhance online research! The TC Library toolbar contains a complete list of library databases and catalogs, and links to academic research help, Webmail, WebTools, and Blackboard. You can personalize the toolbar to include local weather conditions, Internet radio, and more.
Click here to download the free toolbar. The toolbar will be installed on your computer's Web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome) and appear under the address bar. Please contact us if you have any questions about, or difficulty accessing features of, the TC Library research toolbar.
APA / Writing Assistance
Learn about the APA / Writing Assistance offered by the Twin Cities Writing Center. Included are online resources specific to the needs of doctoral students, including Ed.D. program-approved APA-style MS Word templates, dissertation sample pages, and dissertation page numbering. The Writing Center also offers help with grammar, punctuation, and usage questions, ESL assistance, discussing and improving writing, interpreting assignments, focusing topics, and avoiding plagiarism. Writing consultations are free.
Contact Doctoral Librarian
Research or database questions? Please contact the librarian who works with the Ed.D. and Psy.D. programs.