Zoning plays a critical role in our society. It’s what allows us to drink clean water, breathe clean air, drive on roads with less traffic, and provides us with so many other standards on safety. Zoning, however, has a negative side which is not often analyzed. Literature Review Exclusionary Zoning Exclusionary zoning is the process… Read more »
Month: May 2022
So, You’re Writing a Thesis! Here’s What I Wish I Knew When I Began:
First of all, congratulations! This is a huge step towards furthering yourself as a scholar and taking advantage of the honors program at O’Neill! Having recently completed my thesis, i’ve learned a few lessons along the way that I want to share as you begin your journey. Find a topic you LOVE When working on… Read more »
I would bet $100 I am a worse procrastinator than you. And I still did it!
Writing is not my strong suit. Time management is not my strong suit. Planning ahead is not my strong suit. You may be asking yourself… why did this girl agree to write a thesis? Frankly I do not know! Looking back on the experience (which ended one day ago; I turned in my final draft… Read more »
Are you sure that’s working!? Performance Measurement in Youth Development Nonprofits
Likely, you have seen, or have been affected first hand by the work of youth development organizations in your community. Think of your local girl scouts troop, the Boys and Girls Club you went to after school, or the summer camp your sister attended. These organizations are important to the communities and children they serve…. Read more »
Renewable Generation in Electric Cooperatives: Will Direct-Pay Incentives Make a Difference?
This research study aimed to evaluate how access to direct-pay tax incentives would impact levels of renewable generation in rural electric cooperatives. Cooperatives, unlike investor-owned utilities, have not previously been able to access the full value of renewable energy tax incentives due to their nonprofit status. Overall, the study found that access to direct-pay tax… Read more »
Don’t panic – this is how you survive (and thrive) in your thesis
Hello there future thesis writers! The culmination of the honors program is upon you – the dreaded research thesis. Not to worry, the process isn’t all that bad and will teach you so many valuable skills you can apply in future jobs, grad school, or day-to-day organization! I’m giving you my top three pieces of… Read more »
Combating the Labor Shortage of Vincennes, Indiana Restaurants
Approximately two years ago, I was eating dinner at a local restaurant that I frequent. The owner often comes out into the dining room and converses with guests. That night, when he stopped at my family’s table, he began telling us how difficult it was becoming to find reliable workers. In my community, this was… Read more »
Adam’s Declassified Thesis Survival Guide
Congratulations on getting started on your senior thesis! This semester (or year, whenever you are reading this) will be challenging, fun, and rewarding. There will be times when your thesis is the only thing you can think about and there will be times when you wish you could think about anything else. The thought of… Read more »
If You’re Passionate About Something-Do Something About It! This is YOUR Chance.
When I first began writing my thesis a year ago, I was absolutely lost and confused about where to start. I knew what I was passionate about and I knew what I wanted to do my research on-but how do I get started? How do I begin to write about all of this? These are… Read more »
Just Make Your Life Easier
I will preface this by saying that I did not take my own advice, and I know that if I had, these last nine months would have gone much smoother and I would have yielded a result that I would have been far more satisfied with. Start Early! Wondering when to start? There is never… Read more »