How Can I Have My University Dissertation Published???

Answer 1

There are publishers who specialize in publishing dissertations, although some academic publishers might also be interested, depending on the topic, quality of research, etc.

If you find an academic press who is interested, they will probably have a whole list of revisions they'll want you to make. Academic presses often have a peer review process, so you might get feedback from two or three senior scholars in your field--who will more likely than not have a different way of looking at things and will suggest relevant changes.

If you just want to publish your straight dissertation, check with your advisor, the academic society for your field, and your school's reference librarians. They should all know of the avenues open to you.

Don't bother with self-publishing your dissertation. It will cost too much. If you just want a couple bound copies for your bookshelf, there are other ways to get these. Again, check with your university's library--most university libraries keep a bound copy of every dissertation or thesis on the shelves or in the archives somewhere. You can often pay them to bind a couple extra copies for you.

Answer 2

When it comes to non-fiction works, usually what you would submit to academic publishers is a book proposal - a specific document concerning the material you wish published. You can get many books showing you how to write a non-fiction book proposal. You do not submit a completed manuscript unless requested. A query with a proposal comes first.

You can get a copy of Writers Market and search for academic publishers, but industry standard is Literary Marketplace. It costs 300 dollars but most libraries have one in their reference section.

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Answer 3

Changes in printing technology have changed the publishing world. Rather than looking for a publisher, you can have your book printed through "short run" printers.

Short run printers will print as few as 50 copies of a book. The larger the run, the lower the cost of each book. I think a few years ago it was possible to print a book for a few hundred dollars.

Like everything else, comparison shop.

Answer 4

You would submit it to publishers who seek nonfiction on its subject in that length. Usually these would be academic publishers, and the work may be subject to peer review.

If you'd just like to have some bound copies to share with family, fellow students, or professors, you can pay-to-publish at someplace like Lulu.com.

Answer 5

Well first off you need permission of your tutor / mentor (in these situations you they automatically hold half of the copyright)

If all is then okay try sending it into an appropriate journal or other such publication.

You could always set up your own website or try and self publish on Lulu.com

Answer 6

why - would other people want to read it...?