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Creating and Enhancing your ETD

If you have finished with your thesis or dissertation, it is now time to convert it to PDF format and submit it electronically. The following is a list of step-by-step instructions for converting your document to PDF and uploading it to OhioLINK for web access. The PDF documents (icons look like

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You will begin the electronic submission process by converting your Word document to PDF. The link below will give you a detailed instruction guide, including screen shots.

Acrobat Acrobat 7 - Windows
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat 7.0

Acrobat Distiller 6 - Windows
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat Distiller 6.0
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat Distiller 6.0

Acrobat 6 Quick Convert - Windows
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat 6.0, quick convert

Acrobat Distiller 6 - Mac OS X
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat Distiller 6.0

Acrobat Distiller 5 - Windows
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat Distiller 5.0
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat Distiller 5.0

Acrobat Distiller 4 - Windows
Converting Your Word Document to PDF using Acrobat Distiller 4.0
Converting Your WordPerfect Document to PDF

After converting your document to PDF you may want to add bookmarks, links, audio, video, or other enhancements to your document. The links below provide step-by-step instructions on how to add these enhancements in Acrobat 4, Acrobat 5 and Acrobat 6.

Adobe Acrobat 6 - Windows
Guide to Creating Bookmarks
Guide to Creating Links
Guide to Inserting Pages and Integrating PDF Files
Guide to Adding Sound
Guide to Adding Video

Adobe Acrobat 5 - Windows
Guide to Creating Bookmarks
Guide to Creating Links
Guide to Inserting Pages Guide and Integrating PDF Files
Guide to Adding Sound
Guide to Adding Video

Adobe Acrobat 4 - Windows
Guide to Creating Bookmarks
Guide to Creating Links
Guide to Inserting Pages Guide and Integrating PDF Files
Guide to Adding Sound
Guide to Adding Video

Once your PDF document is enhanced, it is time to insert the committee approval form. A link to the form and a link to instructions for insertion are listed below. Once you have inserted the form as the first page of your thesis or dissertation, you will need to complete it by typing your committee members' names. Do not insert the electronic copy with signatures on it.

As a reminder, in addition to the electronic approval form, you will need two additional copies of this form. They must be printed and signed by your committee members.

Committee Approval Form (PDF)

Acrobat Acrobat 6 - Windows
Inserting Your Committee Approval Form in Acrobat
Inserting Your Committee Approval Form in Acrobat

Acrobat Acrobat 5 - Windows
Inserting Your Committee Approval Form in Acrobat

Computer Resources Available to You

Student Technology Resources Center (STRC) - Langsam Library - The main UC library, Langsam Library, provides a computer lab with required software to create your ETD. Some assistance may be available from lab staff. The STRC is located on the fourth floor of Langsam Library. Their phone number is 556-1980.

UCit-Maintained Computer Labs - are available in numerous locations around campus. Be sure to check their website for the hours of operation, which vary by lab.

ETD Helpdesk - A helpdesk is staffed by the Graduate School to assist students in working through difficulties in the process of creating their ETDs. Phone calls are welcome and in-person assistance is available by appointment. Call 556-1496.