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Timeline for DEV Theses (cont)

What to do if you find that your approach was "wrong"?
  • you tried an approach; it didn't work; it will never work
    • present it as a negative result ... useful for others
    • ultimately, not intellectually satisfying for you
  • you tried an approach; it didn't work; it can be fixed
    • fix it! ... will require you to change your plans
    • include the first attempt in your write-up ... to warn others