Comments on: It is done, well almost

By: Billy Whyte

Billy Whyte — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:11:08 +0000

That is something to think about. My thesis is on the river ironclads and their impact, both militarily and psychologically, on the early campaigns in the western theatre. I just started teaching a summer civil war class in a small community college. It’s enjoyable but not helping me complete my thesis any quicker!

By: Daniel Sauerwein

Daniel Sauerwein — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:49:33 +0000

Good luck Billy. By the way, have you thought about where you want to pursue your doctoral work. At UND, where I am, we have one of the few remaining Doctor of Arts programs in the nation, so if you are interested in being a professor at a small college, it may be a program to think about. Plus, Grand Forks is a nice place to live once you get used to the cold winters. What is your thesis on?

By: Billy Whyte

Billy Whyte — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:00:19 +0000

Congrats Dan. I am in the middle of my thesis, and can’t wait for it to be completed. Look forwarding to reading yours.

By: Daniel Sauerwein

Daniel Sauerwein — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:08:07 +0000

Thanks Sarah, though I only get a short break from classes before I start my doctoral work. The best advice I can give up and coming students is to plan out your thesis early and write early, so that when you get to the actual semester of your thesis credits, you only face revising the draft. This is especially true if you end up having to do what I did and reorganize your draft.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:26:30 +0000

Congrats, Daniel. I know how big of an undertaking a thesis is and it must be an amazing feeling to be near the end of your studies.