March 16, 2015

Making the Most of Your Thesis: From Classroom to the 'Real World' (Guest Post)

March 16, 2015/ Katie Dwyer

Korrin Bishop launched her post-graduate life from the network and experience gained through writing an undergraduate thesis. She shares her thesis writing advice, as well as her perspective on leveraging research into 'real world' publication and opportunities.

This is a fabulous post for all those out there who have a thesis looming on the horizon and are wondering how to make it happen an if it really matters. Here's how to do it, and why it's worth the work.

July 07, 2014

Thesis Writing Basics: Choosing an Undergraduate Thesis Topic

July 07, 2014/ Katie Dwyer

An undergraduate thesis is the culmination of a college experience, and if you have the opportunity (or obligation) to write one, you will probably approach it with a mix of anxiety and anticipation. It is your chance to write something that is almost entirely self-directed: it will bring together the information and skills that you have learned thus far on your academic journey and set you free to pursue a specific research topic of your choice.

February 03, 2014

Thesis: The Defense

February 03, 2014/ Katie Dwyer

As much as possible, consider your thesis defense an opportunity.

The exact process and requirements for theses vary from school to school. But here’s some basic advice that will mostly likely help anyone prepare...

January 13, 2014

Thesis Writing: The Basics

January 13, 2014/ Katie Dwyer

Each person’s thesis experience is unique, and depends on their area of focus and the style of their research. A lab-based chemistry thesis project will look vastly different than a thesis based on the translation of a body of foreign-language poetry. While the details, methodology, and timeline are unique to the individual, however, there are some broad steps that have to happen in the process, and that’s what I outline here.