Month: April 2023

When writing an O’Neill Honors Thesis, you will most likely find yourself dealing with subsets of data or subsets of subsets of data. At the beginning of my data analysis journey, I received some advice from my thesis advisor regarding subsets. However, did I follow this advice? No. Not only did I brush aside perfectly… Read more »

     Are you trying to start your O’Neill Honors Thesis?  If so, I have some advice for you.  That is, if you decide to take it.  First off, thinking ahead and planning is crucial!  I don’t know about you, but I procrastinate until I literally can’t procrastinate anymore.  I constantly find myself waiting until… Read more »

So. . .you’ve decided to write a thesis. First of all congratulations, because this program is a great opportunity to work with dedicated students like yourself and learn so much about the research process. The time commitment can feel overwhelming sometimes, but when you think about it over the course of two semesters, it is… Read more »

Welcome to the year-long process of writing your Honors Thesis. I know right now that it seems very daunting and that it will be too hard. What follows is some advice on how to write, timelines, and handling stress. At the end of the day, it will all be worth it, I promise.  Beginning Early … Read more »

Congratulations! You have just begun your journey in the development of your honors thesis. Over the course of the next few months, you will learn how to develop and carry out a research project, as well as how to present your findings through a written thesis manuscript and a spoken presentation. This is an exciting… Read more »

Students frequently face procrastination, self-doubt, and worry when writing a thesis since it can be a difficult endeavor. However, from my perspective, writing a thesis can be a joyful and gratifying process with proper organization, time management, and the correct perspective. Choosing the Right Thesis Advisor Finding your ideal adviser is a crucial component in… Read more »

If you’re reading this, that probably means that you’re a first time thesis parent. First, let me say congratulations! This is an exciting time in your life, and although you may be feeling some (or a lot) of anxiety, don’t let that overshadow the work it took to get to this point in your academic… Read more »

When I began my thesis, I approached my research question with a strong focus that my hypothesis would be clearly correct or incorrect. I didn’t anticipate the potential for the outcome to be somewhere in the middle. This made interpreting my results all the more difficult. Of course you will have an idea in mind… Read more »