1. Find a Dissertation
Using ProQuest
A step-by-step guide

2. Step 1 Choose the ProQuest database from
the drop-down menu or alphabetical
list on the Research Hub homepage,
or click on the link at the EL618
library guide.

3. Step 2 Enter your search terms, and choose
“Dissertations & Theses”

4. Step 3 For immediate full text results,
narrow results by full text

5. Step 4 Click on the “Full text – PDF” link
for the full dissertation

6. Step 5 To request a dissertation that is not
in full text, click the Find it! button

7. Step 6 Two clicks to request the item
via WSU Interlibrary Loan

8. Step 7 Enter your 14-digit code on the back
of your WSU ID. Your password is
your last name.

9. Step 8 Ensure the form is filled out correctly,
then click the box for the copyright
agreement, and click GO.

10. Step 8 Ensure the form is filled out correctly,
then click the box for the copyright
agreement, and click GO.