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Dissertation Proposal Resources

The purpose of this guide is to highlight library resources and services that will help you when preparing your dissertation proposal.

Research Help, Fall 2020

UPDATE:   8/30/2020

The Mason Libraries have reopened to serve the needs of Mason faculty, staff and students. Hours for all libraries are posted on our homepage:  https://library.gmu.edu.

For more information about the libraries and our services, please visit our  FAQ page (https://library.gmu.edu/faq-page) and our Library Services Updates page (https://library.gmu.edu/covid-19-updates)

For Research Help:

  • Contact me via email and I will respond within 24 hrs.  Use the "Email me" button beneath my photo in the profile box.
    • If you email me, please send very specific questions and  tell me about any research you have already done. 
  • If you prefer, we can meet online via or talk on the phone.  Please email me to schedule an appointment.

Have a good semester!

Theresa Calcagno, IT & Engineering Librarian

Begin Your Research

Search for Books and Articles

Search the University Libraries print and electronic holdings in one simple search. 

Advanced Search

For more refined searching, we recommend searching in specific databases/journals
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