The dissertation acknowledgements are where you thank the people who helped you during your thesis and dissertation process. Dissertation acknowledgments are a brief statement of your gratitude to advisors, professors, peers, family, and friends for their help and expertise.The document discusses writing acknowledgements for a thesis. Submit one electronic copy of the thesis or dissertation to ProQuest UMI website. It is important to me to acknowledge the help I received from many in completing my dissertation. The document acknowledges and expresses gratitude to various groups for their support in completing a study. Template for PhD Dissertations.