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Lessons from a doctoral thesis.

A N Peiris¹, R A Mueller, D P Sheridan

¹Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

M.D. Computing : Computers in Medical Practice

|January 1, 1990

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Producing a doctoral thesis using a microcomputer and desktop publishing software offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional methods. This approach streamlines text and graphics integration for faster academic communication.

Area of Science:

Computer Science
Academic Publishing
Scientific Communication

Background:

Traditionally, doctoral thesis production relied on professional publishing services, a time-consuming process.
Advancements in computer technology have introduced sophisticated desktop publishing capabilities to microcomputer users.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a computer-based method for producing a doctoral thesis.
To detail the challenges encountered and solutions developed during this process.

Main Methods:

Utilized an Apple Macintosh microcomputer for its user-friendliness and graphics features.
Employed a scanner to integrate existing text from published papers into a word processing program.
Re-plotted and modified scanned graphics using a dedicated drawing program for improved quality.

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Incorporated final graphics into the document and produced hard copy via a laser printer.

Main Results:

Successfully produced a doctoral thesis using microcomputer-based desktop publishing.
Identified and resolved issues related to scanned text and graphics integration.
Achieved a rapid and cost-effective method for thesis production.

Conclusions:

Microcomputer-based desktop publishing provides an efficient and economical way to produce academic documents like doctoral theses.
This evolving technology is expected to see increased adoption by physicians in both academic and private practice settings.