Between thesis advisor meetings, V491 classes, and writing sessions, the O’Neill Honors Program is a lot of work, but by the end of the process, you will have produced a thesis paper and presentation that you are proud of! I am here, however, to encourage you to think even bigger about what you can get… Read more »
Let’s face it. Writing a thesis is a huge undertaking. It requires time, effort, and hard work that will likely challenge you in ways you have not yet experienced as an undergraduate student. But at the end of the process, the feeling of pride and witnessing your achievement come to life is more than worth… Read more »
Trying to answer a research question as an Honors student can be a trying experience, especially when it’s your first foray into the field. But, actually, the same is true if you are exploring a field that you have have an academic or professional understanding of for some time. Because the research process itself is… Read more »
So, you’re going to be writing a thesis. Maybe you’re reading this for one of the two thesis courses, or maybe you’re just a super in-the-know O’Neill undergrad student. Either way, good for you for doing your homework. I’m going to try to give you the best advice I have from my thesis writing experience…. Read more »
Congratulations on creating an O’Neill Honors thesis. From myself and all of the honors students who have gone before you, we are proud of you and believe in you. Chances are, you are a junior or senior as you begin this journey. Personally, I was a senior when I took the two honors courses. I… Read more »
So, you have chosen your honors thesis advisor. Congratulations! But, will you fully utilize all of the resources that an O’Neill faculty member has to offer in the timespan of a year? These were exactly my thoughts when deciding to ask Dr. Susan Siena to advise my honors thesis for senior year. By asking questions… Read more »
When I was first tasked with coming up with a research question, I thought I came up with the perfect one. That perfect question was something about heavy metal pollution in wetlands, using stable isotope to explore it. You may notice that is a little vague, but the exact details were something I thought I… Read more »
If you are reading this, you likely are either in the process of writing or preparing to write your O’Neill Honors Thesis. While this is an exciting project to be pursuing, I understand that it can also be quite daunting. With what seems to be endless deadlines ahead of you, it can be difficult to… Read more »
Writing a thesis can be extremely daunting – especially as an undergrad. At the beginning of my thesis-writing journey, I felt completely overwhelmed with the task ahead. Looking back, there are several things I wish I would have done differently to make the whole experience much smoother. While I don’t have a time machine to… Read more »
As an undergraduate thesis writer, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will advise your research. If you have a positive relationship, your advisor can be one of your biggest champions. However, if the relationship struggles, working with an uncooperative advisor can at times be an obstacle. Throughout the thesis process,… Read more »