Copyright

As the author of a completed thesis or dissertation, you automatically own the copyright. Below are several resources that will help you learn more about your rights and responsibilities. 

Often, graduate students publish articles before obtaining their degree and would like to use their published materials in their ETD. However, before you can include your published work in your ETD, you must check the terms of your publishing agreement. Many publishers require authors to transfer copyright, meaning that the author no longer retains any rights to use their work. If this is the case, then you will need to request permission from your publisher. 

The University of South Florida Libraries has created a useful guide to help students navigate how to obtain the necessary permissions to republish their work.

•  Using Previously Published Materials in Your ETD