If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’re either writing a thesis (wow!) or so curious about what my writing experience was like that you now have the pleasure of reading my advice. There is so much to share, as my V499 classmates can attest to from our many debriefs of the writing process, but I have… Read more »
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Balance is Key
Congratulations! You are researching a topic that interests you that will potentially influence your future career. This is the most rewarding yet daunting accomplishment of your academic career, thus far! As you face your thesis head-on, you may feel overwhelmed by what lies ahead. Do not worry, these feelings are natural! How does one mitigate… Read more »
Thesis Writing Hacks: How to Make It to the Finish Line
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 »
The Emotional Roller Coaster Called Research
With extensive works of research–like a thesis–comes passion. It may be positive passion (think strong devotion to uncovering the truth or a genuine interest in your topic). It may be negative passion (think unmatched anger when your R code fails for the 11th time). But in any case, I have found that powerful emotions are… Read more »
This One Is For My Fellow Functioning Procrastinators
When I was sitting in V499 at the beginning of the semester I thought everyone had their thesis figured out and I was just faking it. I thought I was far behind but at the same time, it still felt like a problem I could put off until the assignments were due. I didn’t want… Read more »
Senior Thesis Advice Blog
As a student that has just completed my senior thesis with the O’Neill School, I do have some advice I may be able to offer future students, but it is important to keep in mind that all students’ senior theses are different and require different steps to be completed successfully. As you will learn in… Read more »
Writing a Thesis? Need Advice? Look no further!
If you are reading this, odds are you’re in the Honors Program and have been tasked with writing this research paper. Congratulations! This is a huge step for you developmentally and professionally as an academic, and it also gives you a chance to contribute important research to an area that interests you most! This paper… Read more »
The One Where You Write Your Honors Thesis
The semester you choose to write your honors thesis will be one of the most eye-opening semesters you experience at Indiana University. You are going to learn a lot about yourself and about the process of conducting and analyzing research. Before you enter the semester, there are probably a few things you should know. DO… Read more »