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October 9, 2009

Crunchtime update I

Updates noted with an asterisk (*). I'm making progress, and oh does it feel good!


  • 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 *Completed 10/9/09. Delay caused by other coursework (see post about my students!).

  • Analyze research for patterns, unique qualities in working with computers vs. paper. Goal: 10/11/09 *This is looking like it will happen! :-D

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

  • Send draft to committee for read through. Goal: 10/19/09 (or sooner) *Can't send draft to my committee chair until 10/26 (she's out of town). She said she'd expedite her feedback, though, because of the delay.

  • 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 *Checked with Graduate Studies and Research Office--date is 11/2 because 11/1 is Sunday.

  • Submit printing and binding form. DUE: 11/15/09 *THIS IS THE DROP-DEAD DUE DATE. **Date is also on Sunday: REAL due date is 11/16. Must be in-hand at the Office (and printed on fancy paper). (Note: may need to use vacation time to get signatures for official form.)

  • 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 9, 2009 4:03 PM

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