Jan
26

The Home Stretch

Not too much to update since my last post. I’ve been doing a bit more secondary reading and am nearing the completion of the first draft of chapter 2. Hoping to have it ready for my adviser by next weekend.

Dec
30

The Writing Continues

Not much to update, but I thought I’d at least post something. The introduction and first chapter, save for a few edits, are finished. It’s a big relief. Twenty-nine pages so far. Hoping to start the second chapter this weekend (and hopefully have gone through a couple of drafts before classes start up again).

Nov
19

The Madness Begins

Just a quick post, since not too much has changed. As I’ve begun applying to grad schools, I’ve decided to use my first chapter as a writing sample. I wrote the first draft over the last weeks of October and after spending a few days reviewing it, along with some of my friends, I submitted…
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Oct
26

So It Begins

Well, in preparation for grad school applications, I have started working on my first chapter (which I intend to use as a writing sample). I’ve been going at it for about two weeks now and am about halfway through my first draft. Some other assignments have been taking up my time and attention, but I am hoping…
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Sep
26

Getting Back on Track

Thought I should post a quick update on my progress as the month draws to the close. Admittedly, I have not had as much time to focus on my honors research as I would have liked the last few weeks.  I recently applied for a Fulbright scholarship (to conduct more research on the period of…
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