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 »
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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 »
Emily’s Declassified Thesis Survival Guide
I joined the O’Neill Honors program when I was a second semester freshman. I spent 5 semesters going to events and fulfilling my requirements for the program. However, it wasn’t until my senior year when I started V499 and V491 where I really felt the magic of the honors program. I met so many new… Read more »
4 Takeaways from my Thesis Process
Below are some tips that I learned over the course of writing my honors thesis. Though you will all have plenty of guidance from your professor and advisor, here are some things that I would have liked to hear when I was in your position. REALLY THINK THROUGH YOUR TOPIC One of the most important… Read more »
What Am I Getting Myself Into?
The O’Neill honors program has been a fantastic way to develop my academic career here at Indiana University. I’ve had the opportunity to join special sections of IU courses, and meet people who are like me. I’ve also enjoyed the various events that O’Neill SPEA has put on over my four years here. However, I… Read more »
What I wish I knew before writing my thesis
Congrats! You’ve decided to write a thesis! While that may seem daunting, I hope my little bits of advice will help you relieve some of the big paper jitters and set you up for success to tackle this monumental paper. Picking a topic and sticking to it (or not). Picking a topic for your paper… Read more »
A Quick Thesis Class Rundown for Students Who Are Already Feeling Behind
Let me tell you, you are not behind! And even if you are, as I was at the beginning of the semester, there is time to catch up, write a complete thesis, present said thesis, and write your blog posts at the end of it all. So, take a breath, then read and process these… Read more »
CARI Advice
Dear CARI Seniors and prospective thesis writers, Congratulations on making it to the end of CARI and the end of your undergraduate experience at IU! That is truly a remarkable feat, and Professor Baggetta’s course will be an excellent capstone to the year. Don’t be afraid to be ambitious. My biggest piece of advice to… Read more »
CARI On
The CARI program is long and full of many challenges. The ordeals you have faced before cannot compare to the thesis writing process. Everything that CARI teaches accumulates into one semester of writing and research. As I end my undergraduate and transition into graduate school, I have been reflecting on the best piece of advice… Read more »