How I did it:

1. Decide on a topic
2. Find adviser and second reader
3. Turn in necessary paperwork, register for the thesis course
4. Check out half of the library and do research
5. Write outline
6. Write rough draft
7. Present research at symposium
8. Get lots of edits
9. Revise, revise, and revise some more
10. Get adviser to sign off on final copy
11. Send final draft to copy shop to be bound
12. Walk to my major's office and TURN THIS SUCKER IN.

I picked it up today and walked it to the office after my last class.  SUCCESS!

Graduation here I come!

Resources:

• When you check out your library books, you might actually want to read them.
• Don't wait until the last semester to do it all.
• Be sure you really want to write about your topic before you start writing.
• Look for an adviser who cares about his students and who has experience advising projects like yours.  The more they know about it, the more they can help you!
• Try not to stress yourself out too much.  Think positive, break it into small pieces, and even if you start slacking, don't beat yourself up over it!  Just keep trying :)

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May 05, 2009, 08:58PM PDT | 2 comments