ETDR overview

K-State graduate students are required to submit their dissertations, theses, and reports in an electronic format. ETDRs are stored in the K-State Research Exchange (K-REx) and are "open access," i.e., they are freely available on the web. Open access can be delayed (sequestered) in some cases.

Other ETDR Issues

• Copyright: K-State encourages you to register your ETDR with the U.S. Copyright Office, although your ETDR is still protected under copyright law if you do not register. If you plan to use copyrighted works within your ETDR, you may need to obtain permission from the publisher or copyright holder. See the Copyright page for details.
  
  
• Supplemental files: With ETDRs it's possible to submit additional files, such as audio, video, datasets, etc., along with the text of your paper. See the Supplemental Files for ETDRs page for recommended file formats.
  
  
• Embargoing: If you plan to file for a patent based on your ETDR, online access to your ETDR can be delayed until the patent is granted. You will need to request an embargo through the Graduate School prior to submission. See the Embargo your ETDR page for more information.

Saving your ETDR as a PDF

Your ETDR must be submitted in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The file must be named in this format: FirstnameLastnameYear.pdf. The two important details of the PDF are that your formatting remains intact and your Table of Contents, Lists of Figures and Tables, and other links are clickable and go to their destination.

There are number of ways to convert a Word document to PDF, but the IT Help Desk recommends using a recent version of Word. For details, see "PDF Conversion" for your Word version. See instructions under "Outputting your ETDR as a PDF from Online Word" on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

ETDR Fees

There is a $100 ETDR submission fee which replaces the previous binding fee and printing costs and supports ETDR systems and services. There is no fee for doctoral students to submit their dissertation to ProQuest.

Although recommended, registering for copyright is optional. You may register for copyright of your dissertation during your ETDR ProQuest submission process. If you elect to do this, there is a $55 fee, payable through the K-State Cashiers Office. Please view K-State's Copyright page for more information.

Support

If you have questions on any aspect of your ETDR, start by utilizing the templates, tools, and resources. Additionally, help is available through the Graduate School and the IT Service Desk. See Help and Contact Information to determine which office to contact for your specific question.