Free · ACS Style Guide 2026
Cite a Thesis or Dissertation in ACS Style
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ACS Thesis Format
Zhang, L. Development of Electrochemical Biosensors. Ph.D. Dissertation, MIT, 2023.
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Theses and dissertations cited in ACS style include the author name, the thesis title in italics, the degree type (Ph.D. Dissertation or M.S. Thesis), the institution name, and the year. If available online, include the URL or DOI.
Key Formatting Tips
- 1Thesis title is always italic in ACS style
- 2Specify the exact degree: Ph.D. Dissertation or M.S. Thesis
- 3Use the full institutional name
- 4Include URL if accessed online (e.g., from ProQuest)
- 5Year is the year the thesis was submitted/approved