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October 4, 2009

Thesis crunchtime

Time keeps ticking whether I want it to or not, sadly, so I'm staying on track by crossing off goals. Note: Cheering me to the finish line is acceptable.


  • Complete thesis recordings. Done 9/22/09. This took longer than anticipated. I would have been okay with that if it hadn't meant using up more vacation time than I can afford.

  • Extract audio files.Done 9/22/09. Thank goodness I have a Mac, wireless backup, and several hard drives

  • Transcribe audio files.Done 10/4/09. Easier said than done. Background noise sucks. Low frequency buzzes make my ears hurt. Sudden spikes in recordings sit me up straight in my chair.

  • Look at videos with transcripts to make notations of interactions. Goal: 10/8/09

  • Analyze research for patterns, unique qualities in working with computers vs. paper. Goal: 10/11/09

  • Write results. (I wish it was easier to break this down into something more manageable... It's not.) Goal: 10/18/09

  • Send draft to committee for read through. Goal: 10/19/09 (or sooner)

  • Polish introduction and conclusion. Goal: 10/22/09

  • Check transitions between sections and paragraphs. Goal: 10/24/09

  • Check APA citations for correctness and completeness. Goal: 10/26/09

  • Incorporate feedback and comments from committee readers. Goal: 10/28/09

  • Check formatting with IUP Thesis/Dissertation Guide. Goal: 10/29/09

  • Submit to School of Graduate Studies for formatting check. DUE: 11/1/09

  • Submit printing and binding form. DUE: 11/15/09

  • Have committee chair update grade on thesis credits. Goal: 11/30/09

  • GRADUATE! 12/20/09

  • Throw a party. Goal: 12/31/09

Posted by KarissaKilgore at October 4, 2009 1:02 PM

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