UCSD Thesis Style Files OGSR has very specific requirements for writing a thesis here at UCSD. These files will make it easy for you to conform to their specifications. Included is a readme file and a sample LaTeX file to get you started. If you are using Windows, you should be able to open these files with WinZip, if you prefer the MacOS, Stuffit Expander 5.0 should suffice, and if you are a UNIX person, type the following commands at the prompt:
gunzip UCSDthesis.tar.gz
tar xvf UCSDthesis.tar
Note that the above commands will produce a folder called "UCSDthesis". Make sure that you don't already have a folder of the same name or you run the risk of losing some very important files!
These same basic commands can also be used after downloading the original source files for an archived thesis.
OGSR Ready to defend? Make sure that your dissertation conforms to OGSR's standards! The above link provides Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Doctoral Dissertations and Masters' Theses as well as information regarding commencement.
Using BibTeX There are at least four reasons why you should use BibTeX when writing a bibliography. Don't believe me? Well, then let Skip Garibaldi convince you.
