Georgia Southern Commons���Faculty Committee Guide for �Verification of Theses/Dissertations �in Georgia Southern Commons

Committee Review Comes First!

At the thesis/dissertation defense, your student should present their manuscript to the committee for review. If you choose to have your student make a presentation, this does not negate the requirement that the Committee read and review the manuscript for the following requirements:

• Displays accurate and clear writing.
• Complies with the degree’s style manual as found in the ETD Manual & Student Guide: https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/graduate-studies/student-resources/thesis-and-dissertation
• Complies with the University’s format template found on College of Graduate Studies website: https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/graduate-studies/student-resources/thesis-and-dissertation

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Verify the Student’s �Submission to GS Commons

After your student submits their thesis/dissertation to GS Commons, you will receive an email asking you to verify their manuscript.

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Manuscripts that do not meet the following requirements will be returned to the Committee and will not be accepted for posting in the GS Commons (a degree requirement) until all requirements have been met:

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• Displays accurate and clear writing.

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• Complies with the degree’s style manual as found in the ETD Manual & Student Guide: https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/graduate-studies/student-resources/thesis-and-dissertation
• Complies with the University’s format template found on College of Graduate Studies website: https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/graduate-studies/student-resources/thesis-and-dissertation

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Click either link to obtain a copy of your student’s thesis/dissertation.

Review this information.

Review the Email and Access the Submission

Clicking any link in the email you receive will take you to the GS Commons Login screen. If you already have a GS Commons or SelectedWorks account, simply log in. Otherwise, you will need to create an account.

Some Notes about GS Commons Accounts

• If you are using GS Commons for the first time, you will need to create an account.
• Use your Georgia Southern email address for your username.
• Create and keep your own password. GS Commons usernames and passwords are not linked to MyGS. Password requirements appear near the top of the account creation screen.
• After you submit the form, you will receive a verification email. Verify your account by clicking on the link in the email.
• If you need help setting up or accessing your account, contact the GS Commons Team at digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu

To create a new account, fill out your email address, your first name, last name, and password.

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After you click “Sign up,” you will receive a verification email. Verify your account by clicking on the link in the email.

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Clicking the link in the confirmation email will return you to GS Commons.

Click “Submit review” to continue with the verification process.

Review the PDF and information BEFORE clicking “Submit review.”

After you log into your account, you download the student’s thesis/dissertation and submit your review.

Next, complete the verification form and click “Submit Verification.”

Writing in the text box is required. If the student’s work meets all requirements to post in GS Commons, you can simply write “Meets requirements.” If the work does not meet all requirements, explain why.

Choose one of the available verification options, then click “Submit Verification.”

When you reach this screen, you have successfully submitted your verification report.

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The College of Graduate Studies will review the document for formatting.

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Manuscripts that do not meet all requirements will be returned to the Committee for revision until the manuscript is accepted for posting.

If you have any questions, please contact:

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Georgia Southern Commons

digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu

(912) 478-4056 �

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College of Graduate Studies

etd@georgiasouthern.edu

(912) 478-2647

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