After it grants the doctorate, the Graduate School–Newark has the dissertation microfilmed. The dissertation must therefore be prepared for this purpose with the same care as if it were to appear in printed form. The abstract that must accompany the dissertation also must be ready for publication when it is submitted to the dean, as it will be published in Dissertation Abstracts.
University Microfilms of Ann Arbor, Michigan, microfilms the dissertation and publishes the abstract. Information on how to prepare the dissertation and abstract and the agreement with University Microfilms, which the candidate must sign, are available in the Office of the Dean. The fee for microfilming the dissertation and publishing the abstract is $71.50. Registration of copyright also is available for a fee of $65.00.
