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How do I search for dissertations by committee member (SME or AR)?

You may limit your results in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ National University to dissertations in which a faculty member has served as a committee member in any capacity (Chair, SME, or AR). To do this, follow the steps outlined below and shown in the screenshot.

  1. From the Library's home page click on Research Resources - Find Dissertations.
  2. Click on ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ National University. If not automatically directed, click on Advanced Search.
  3. On the Advanced Search screen enter the last name of your SME (Subject Matter Expert) or AR (Academic Reader).
  4. Select Committee Member - CMT option from the drop-down menu to the right of the search box as shown below.

    PQDT @ National University Advanced Search screen showing the name shaw entered into the search box and Committe Member CMT selected from the drop down menu.
  5. Press the Search button. Your results will show you all dissertations where the faculty has served as a committee member in any capacity (Chair, SME, or AR) as shown below. If you only want to find results where a faculty member has served as Chair, see this FAQ.

    PQDT @ National University search results screen showing 423 results for CMT(shaw)



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