<h2>Dissertations</h2> <h2></h2> <p>According to&nbsp; the Encyclopedia Britannica, a dissertation, also called a thesis, is &quot;an extended usually written treatment of a subject; specifically : one submitted for a doctorate.&quot;</p> <p>A dissertation may provide an additional point of view to add to your research paper. The Lovejoy Library holds copies of dissertations on the <a href="/id0904f67a801f972a">2nd floor</a>. You may also use <a href="http://www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/research_tools/az.shtml#d">Dissertation Abstracts Online</a> to locate abstracts and citations of 1.8 million dissertations and theses.</p> <p></p>