Masters theis how hard?

[skybirds]

I know two people that are having mental blocks and
meltdowns over their thesis. Does it have to be this
Miserable? It depends on your topic I guess.

[cookderosa]

I know two people that are having mental blocks and
meltdowns over their thesis. Does it have to be this
Miserable? It depends on your topic I guess.

...and your position/conclusion of the research, and if you need to learn APA style now-or already have, and if you enjoy academic writing.

I think a master's thesis, for someone without a LOT of academic writing practice in their undergrad will be a little daunting. Not impossible- just "Miserable" maybe.

[Maniac Craniac]

Well, it depends, I'm sure. If it is a topic that you really want to research, as opposed to something that you just have to get done, it could make a difference. This is one main reason why I'll probably never do a Master's thesis, since the most epic thesis topic ever has already been taken :mad:

[bawhitsett]

Could always go the project / capstone approach, if offered. I did the capstone, though our project, due to team member conflicts, was a complete PITA in its own right.

[adrienneviolet]

What is the topic on? I had to do a written thesis undergraduate in psychology at Hartwick College and a choreographed thesis as a dance major from NYU. I found that if I just dived into it, no matter what time of the day, whenever the inspiration had the urgency to hit me, it got done. Take breaks after a set amount of time. Or work till 9pm, then REST or do whatever after that. Eat peppermint. Marianne on here told me that it opens your mind and you retain information better with it. I just bought a candy cane from Valero while buying my windshield wiper fluid. Hey, ya never know. It's like the lotto. You have to be in it to win it. ;-) Good luck!

[irnbru]

Well, it depends, I'm sure. If it is a topic that you really want to research, as opposed to something that you just have to get done, it could make a difference. This is one main reason why I'll probably never do a Master's thesis, since the most epic thesis topic ever has already been taken :mad:

I'm a massive fan of that paper, thanks for bringing it up again

Have you ever played go?

Re: OP - writing papers is a skill in of itself. I always figured I was fairly decent with the written word, taking A&I Lit cold like a lot of people. Straighterline's (SL) English Composition courses were absolutely excellent, however; a real eye-opener. By emphasising planning and a solid structure, SL's courses massively helped with writing papers in addition to assisting with writing in general. A good structure, abstract et al really sets the roadmap and leads to papers almost writing themselves.

[Maniac Craniac]

Have you ever played go?

No, although I'd like to try it one day. I am a big fan of Gomoku, a game that is played on a Go board, but much more like a monster game of tic-tac-toe than a game of Go.

Gomoku is also solved as a win for the first player, although much more complicated than connect four. You might find it interesting to know that it was also Allis who first solved Gomoku for perfect play, again using a computer algorithm. Smart guy, he is, and a great contributor to one of my favorite hobbies

[irnbru]

I am a big fan of Gomoku, a game that is played on a Go board, but much more like a monster game of tic-tac-toe than a game of Go.

Yes, that's a quick and fun game that has the advantage of the players being able to play together without needing a board and pieces; a bit of paper is enough.

Lots of different 'perfect information' games exist. Once go is tried, there is little requirement to play anything else. Not a beard-stroker here, though. I play mostly 10s blitz games

Hope you can find some time one week or so to try it. The first month is basically painful, then it gets fun.