My thesis adviser told me that the methodology is the most important - all else is secondary. So, I'm completing three of the five chapters - Chapters 3 (methodology), 4 (results), and 5 (conclusions and implications) - before completing Chapter 1 (which is about 90% done already - the proposal helped to make that happen) and the infamous literature review (Chapter 2).
My friend Kathy H. is finishing her last semester in a post-graduate law program. She has a paper due on November 13th that is worth 70% of her grade this semester and is scheduled to take her final in mid-December and graduating on December 18th. I've decided to mirror her schedule, so here is the new:
- November 13th - Chapters 3, 4 and 5
- December 18th - Chapters 1 and 2
I actually wrote the Dedication and Acknowledgement sections tonight after work. During a customer meeting, I had a bit of clarity around those little details.
More this weekend when I get off the road...
