I have a 50,000 word medical thesis to write. I don't want it to end up looking like a big ugly Word document, just printed out on A4 and bound. I would like some graphic design inspiration/tips for making it look more like a real book, which would actually be a pleasure to pick up and read. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 22 answers

I haven't done any work yet, but I swear I will soon - (how) do I tell my thesis advisor? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 19 answers

Who wants to share their favorite MS Word 2003 Style themes for writing academic papers? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

What Windows software should I use to write a ~70k word public health thesis? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 24 answers

New York Creative Writing/Critical Theory PHD: I am currently undertaking an MA in Creative Writing and Critical Theory in London, and plan to go on to PHD after I finish. I would ideally like to go to an East coast USA/New York university to do this (for several reasons). I'd like some help with finding a good list of possible institutions... [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 26 answers

I'm doing my undergraduate thesis on the rhetorical technique known as Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. What should go on my reading list? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 10 answers

What guidebooks did you find helpful for the writing of a doctoral dissertation? (I'm writing a dissertation on literature, but guidebooks with a broader disciplinary scope are OK too, if you think they are particularly good.)
posted on Aug 17, 2007 - 8 answers

Unsolicited query from a German publisher who wants to publish my (kinda crappy) Master's thesis? What the...? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 12 answers

How can I get the english I'll write my thesis in revised, since english is my 2nd language, without spending a lot of money? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 23 answers

Me-fites! I want you to inspire me.. and then destroy me! Your best quotations regarding bittersweet (Pyrrhic?) accomplishment, please [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 24 answers

HistoryFilter: Help me think of an interesting and researchable thesis for a Renaissance History course. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 11 answers

ResearchFilter Part 2: Some weeks ago, I asked about theories of collaboration and received some excellent research suggestions. Now, I'm reworking my thesis proposal and would like to include some details about the history of corporation. Not critiques the modern corporate entity, but an overview of the origins of incorporation, bureaucracy, etc. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a good LaTeX editor for Windows for writing my dissertation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 30 answers

I studied philosophy in college. By my senior year I had decided that I wanted to pursue a career in academia. I had co-founded a conference. I was writing a thesis. I had intentions of applying to graduate schools. However, during my last semester I experienced a crisis of faith and delayed my thesis for six months, eventually earning a "C". I want to go back and do the job right, but I don't know how. [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2006 - 17 answers

Help, I need an undergrad computer science thesis topic! [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 11 answers

My girlfriend is in the brainstorming stage of her architecture thesis and leaning toward sustainable community planning — any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 25 answers

I'm defending my M.A. thesis on Thursday. Any pointers? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 18 answers

I find out last night that I have 18 months to complete (read: start AND finish) my M.A. thesis in Media Studies. What do I write about and how do I do it? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2006 - 10 answers

I've got 10,000 words of a dissertation to write in 30 days. It's an undergraduate dissertation, but I really, really, need a II:I (2:1, II:1) or above. Please see inside for more information! Thanks! [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 18 answers

Thesis writers block: So I have until thursday to get a first draft of the discussion section of my thesis written. I've been working on it for the past few weeks at a snail's pace. I showed my advisor what I had come up with last week and surprisingly enough, he was ok with it. My problem is I just simply cannot muster up the motivation to get any more work done on this. [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2006 - 24 answers

I'm looking for software that will help me write my undergraduate thesis. [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 15 answers

I am defending my MA Thesis (finally!) this afternoon. I would like advice from those who have gone through this, specifically on things I shouldn't do.
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 23 answers

Emacs & LaTeX: Do I make the leap? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2005 - 14 answers

Topic for a computer science thesis? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2005 - 21 answers

Mefi Doctors: A recent Ask Metafilter question prompts me to ask - how long was your thesis? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2005 - 47 answers

I'm finishing up my master's thesis, and I am having trouble picking a font to print it in. The thesis writing guide we are given just says it must be a "classic" font. I'd like something snazzy, yet easy to read. Save me from the clutches of Times New Roman! [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2005 - 43 answers

Should I copyright my Master's thesis? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2005 - 13 answers

I have a two-year scholarship that includes a thesis grant. Many of the recipients of this scholarship produce a thesis during that time, but since I'm working on a PhD I won't. What's the best way to use this money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2005 - 17 answers

Grammar/ Style Filter:
I'm writing an undergraduate history thesis. Should I do all I can to avoid the passive voice? [More has been placed inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 55 answers

How do they create book indexes? I have a friend who's a grad student, and she needs to create an index for her hundred page scientific thesis. Is there any easy way to do it in MS Word, or another software product -- something that a non-geek could churn and burn with in a couple of hours?
posted on Jan 22, 2004 - 17 answers

I am writing a term paper right now on Virtual Community (surprise - I am using MeFi as my case study!). Can I ask people here if they consider MeFi to be a 'real' community? Why or why not? (Interpret 'real' as you will). Also, any links to prior MeTa discussion on this topic would be grrreat. Thanks!
posted on Dec 10, 2003 - 11 answers