ETD: How to Create a PDF…
Kathy Fletcher
Manager, Training and Publications
Support Services Office of Information Technology
ETD Creation & Submission
1. Prepare document
formatting guidelines keyword selection
6. Convert to PDF 7. Add bookmarks etc. 8. Optimize: Save As
lastname_first_etd.pdf
2. 3. 4. 5.
Defend Distribution level
9. Complete online
submission web form
Final corrections
Get signatures
10. Submit all paperwork
Convert to PDF
Need computer with Acrobat installed
Print to Acrobat printer driver
or Use PDFMaker macro (Word only)
Correct problems and print again
Where is Acrobat?
Evansdale Library Lab G-13 – Acrobat 6 White Hall Lab During ETD Clinics:
EvLib Training Lab G-14 White Hall Training Lab 3 One Waterfront Place by appointment
Purchase – get academic discount Check other labs (CBLC, etc.)
File > Print
Choose Distiller or Adobe PDF as printer
Click on Properties button
File > Print
Click on Adobe PDF Settings tab Set to Screen (not eBook) or Smallest Size
If you are using unusual fonts, symbols, or equations…
Click on Edit Conversion Settings button Click on Fonts tab Check “Embed All Fonts”
Enhance PDF File
Bookmarks: select text, Ctrl B
or Ctrl B and type bookmark title
Hyperlinks Links to media objects Notes to reader Document Properties Renumber Pages Required: Optimize via File > Save As
Tips for Success
Allow plenty of time
Defend within suggested deadlines
Work closely with committee Practice creating PDF files in lab Create several backups and
store in multiple locations
Support
Web: www.wvu.edu/~thesis/ Hands-on Workshops:
ETD session on Apr 5, EvLib G-14, 2-4:30pm oit.wvu.edu/support/training/schedule.html
Phone / E-mail:
293-4444 x1; etd-tech@mail.wvu.edu
Walk-in Clinics: verify time and location One-One Appointment:
- must allow one week lead time
- free assistance, except for parking