This exercise will take you step-by-step through the mechanics of formatting your manuscript so that it conforms to the APA 6th edition and also the NNU Guidelines required for submitting a dissertation or master's thesis for publication to your program and to the NNU Library for publication.
1. Download the sample doc and open in Word.
2. Open up the APA Formatting exercise in another window and/or watch the video tutorials. Follow these instructions carefully and apply each step to the "sample Doc" that you have opened in Word. Each heading in the exercise is also a link to the animated tutorial demonstrating exactly how to do each step. Follow these instructions in the order given and you will be on your way!
All of these video tutorials are based on Microsoft Office Word 2010 for PC
NNU uses the ProQuest/UMI online tool for submitting your dissertations to your advisory and chair. This tool manages the review, clearing, and publishing of your manuscript in the most efficient fashion . Check with your department or program coordinator for deadlines and submission guidelines specific to your program.
Video Tutorials - How to Submit your manuscript online (temporarily disabled)
Written instructions for submitting the manuscript online
Support and Resources for online submission
Ready? Submit and Upload your dissertation/thesis to your NNU Program Administrator here
If you have questions, contact Cindy Williams in the Graduate Education office.
Submit your paper for review through through the online graduate writing lab. You will need to ask permission to add this course to Canvas. The instructions for adding the course are included here.
You can also ask a librarian for input/feedback on source citation formatting. Either contact Dr. Birch, or chat with a librarian.
