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October 19, 2009

Crunchtime update III

Updates noted with an asterisk (*). Closer and closer to the deadline! But I'm still progressing, and proud of it.

  • 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 *Completed 10/12/09. Delay caused by migraine headache. Had to get myself to the chiropractor. I'm feeling much better now.
  • Write results. (I wish it was easier to break this down into something more manageable... It's not.) Goal: 10/18/09 * Not done as of 10/19/09, but it's looking good for the end of the week. I knew this would take awhile, and I've dedicated lots of time (took a half day from work on Friday to come home and write), but I need more time still. Thank God I wrote an outline before I started.
  • 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. *Completed 10/19/09--right on time! Not finished with writing the results or my conclusion yet though.
  • Polish introduction and conclusion. Goal: 10/22/09 *May need to push this (and subsequent goals) back by at least one day because I need more time to finish writing the results.
  • Check transitions between sections and paragraphs. Goal: 10/24/09 *Plus a day?
  • Check APA citations for correctness and completeness. Goal: 10/26/09 *Plus a day?
  • Incorporate feedback and comments from committee readers. Goal: 10/28/09 *Plus a day?
  • Check formatting with IUP Thesis/Dissertation Guide. Goal: 10/29/09 *I cheated and did most of this in advance the other day when I got stuck writing. This may be easier to finish up than I originally thought. Still need to check APA Style though!
  • 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 *Is this reasonable or do I have to wait until all grades for the semester are to be submitted?
  • GRADUATE! 12/20/09
  • Throw a party. Goal: 12/31/09

Posted by KarissaKilgore at October 19, 2009 8:02 PM

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