I want to start off by saying that (for me at least) writing a thesis was extremely rewarding, and I’m extremely glad that I decided to try it. I learned a lot about research throughout this process, met a lot of amazing people, and even had a little bit of fun on the way. No… Read more »
Tag: procrastination
It’s Actually Not That Bad…I Promise
To all those skimming this post for a V-491 or V-499 assignment, welcome! Not so long ago, I was in your shoes, glancing over this site before class to have a semblance of an idea of what advice past thesis students had. If you’re anything like me, the thought of writing this thesis makes you… Read more »
Pretend the Deadlines Are Always Yesterday
Close your eyes and imagine… it’s 11:58pm you are anxiously hovering over your laptop attempting to find the submission page for your assignment on Canvas. You just spent the last 3 hours frantically writing nonstop, with little to no time to reread or edit your work. You word-vomited 5,000 words onto the page. Phew, at… Read more »
So You’ve Decided to Write an Honors Thesis
When I first joined the honors program and learned that I would one day have to write a thesis, I was absolutely terrified. It felt so unattainable at the time, as I knew nothing about conducting my own research. Yet now here I am with a completed thesis that I actually feel very proud of…. 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 »