Workshops and Support

Additional Support

Bindery services:
- Proquest - this option is available as part of the mandatory submission process
- Houchen Bindery
- Thesis on Demand
Counseling and Consultation Services - free groups and programs for NIU students experiencing stress and anxiety
Statistical Consulting Services - to support graduate students in their research involving statistics
Writing Center - free service for NIU students, faculty and alumni

Freelance Formatters and Editors

Name	Contact	Experience
Molly Chesnut Sides	718 Lundvall Ave. Rockford, IL 61107 815-218-7400 mollyplainandtall@yahoo.com	More than twenty years of English instruction. Proficient in various writing/research styles (APA, MLA, etc.) Excellent proofreading/editing/sentence construction skills Strong background in both academic and creative writing ESL experience Prefer to work in Microsoft Office (Word) but can be flexible. Available to assist with citations, thesis or dissertation formatting, and proofreading or transcription of original work of any length
Susan Richter	318 Sycamore Road DeKalb, IL 60115 815-751-5688 susanrichter76@gmail.com	Transcription, editing, formatting Will help with references section Experience with NIU graduate students in all disciplines since 1997 Specialist in engineering theses
Donna Smith	2330 Herman Rd. Ashton, IL 61006 815-762-0220 deeemms929@gmail.com	HP Envy laptop, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Windows 7 Epson Workforce WF7720 printer All characters/symbols available with Windows 7 and Office Proficient in APA style and familiar with Chicago Manual of Style. Editing and formatting services available

Contact Us

Thesis and Dissertation Office
Graduate School
Williston Hall 100
Phone: 815-753-9409
Fax: 815-753-6366
thesis@niu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment only
Teams and in-person available
Email thesis@niu.edu for an appointment or other assistance

Workshops and Discussions

Current Students