Why a Thesis is not an Assignment
A thesis is significantly different from an assignment:
- it is, typically, open-ended
- there is not an obvious "correct" answer or end-point
- you have more say in the direction the work takes
- it has a much longer time-frame
- you need more self-discipline to get things done
- you have more responsibility to plan your progress
If you're still in "assignment mode", break the task into
2-week-long steps and treat each one as an assignment
(but, alas, no late penalty if you slack off).
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