This handbook is currently under development, but will integrate existing and new resources, including webpages and PDFs. Be sure to always consult the Graduate College and College of Education Handbooks in conjunction with our LDL-specific policies and resources.

University and College Handbooks

https://education.illinois.edu/student-resources/graduate
https://grad.illinois.edu/
https://grad.illinois.edu/handbooks-policies

Getting Started with the LDL Doctoral Program

See Getting Started with the LDL Program

LDL Doctoral Coursework

See Doctoral Requirements and From Coursework to the Dissertation

LDL Exam-Dissertation Sequence

Introduction
Overview
Getting Started
EDS Terms and FAQs
From Coursework to the Dissertation (repeat link)
Exam-Dissertation Sequence Community
EDS Prework
Navigating the Exam-Dissertation Sequence
Program Structure and Requirements
Timelines
EDS Map and Requirements
Checklists
Exam and Dissertation Development Process
Milestone Structure and Format
Peer Review and Rubrics
Dissertation Structure FAQs (see also Milestone Checklist)
5-Chapter Dissertation Structure (PDF)
Qualifying Examination Details 
General Field 
Special Field
Research Proposal and Dissertation Details
Theory and Methodology
Logic Models
IRB Considerations
Preliminary Exam
Thesis Research
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Thesis Writing
5-Chapter Dissertation Structure (PDF) – repeated link
Chapters 1 to 3
Chapters 4 and 5
Your Final Dissertation and Defense
Advisory and Support Services and Resources
Advising Session Zoom and Sign-Up
Dissertation Resources and Checklists
Library Resources
Your Research Library
Literature Review Guidelines
Alumni Dissertations
Thesis Office Resources
Help and Support
Policies and Procedures
Forms
Incompletes
Independent Study
Thesis Credit
Leaves of Absence
Milestone Submission and Review Process
Dissertation Deposit and Deadlines