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Samples

These sample pages are pdf (portable document format) files.  To view these files you will need the Acrobat Reader (free).

Sample Pages

Abbreviated Title (ETD Exemptions Only)

Abstract

Patent Pending Letter (ETD Exemptions Only)

ProQuest (UMI) Restriction Options

  • Master's Thesis (see p. 3 of ProQuest booklet)

  • Doctoral Dissertation (see p.3 of ProQuest booklet)

Signature Page (Paper Copies Only)

Title Page

All of the above images in one file

WVU ETD Style Sheet Template (MS Word) - To save a copy either right click on the link and select "Save Target As" or click the link directly, then select "Save" from the dialogue box

Revised 05-Sep-2007

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