Thesis update

Things are now living and breathing. Since my last post, I've come up with an attractive title and drafted up a thesis proposal. I have now received feedback on my literature review and proposal, so I'm creating a revision plan and outlining all of the work that needs to be done over winter break. I'm excited to make some real progress in the coming weeks. I feel there's not much else to say about my project at the moment, but exciting developments are on the horizon. Huge thanks to the entire MUSE 489 class for all of the encouragement! 

Thesis Progress

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! With the amazing crowdsourced title for my project and the final project proposal turned in, things really feel like they are coming together at this point. My next big step is writing the protocol for my research, and submitting it with my IRB form. I just booked my flight to Berlin so there's no turning back now! I am both super excited and super nervous for this adventure, but I am extremely grateful to Dr. Decker and my classmates for all of their support and advice through all of the preparation. 

Thesis: Week 10

 After finishing the lit review, I'm not sure if I feel better or worse. I feel good knowing that I'm actually bringing my research together and am able to write something about it, but I also feel like there is so much I still don't know. There are aspects of my own topic and of information I have that I do not fully understand myself. I feel like I need to read more books or more sources if I'm going to accurately convey certain topics within my thesis, such as the history of Pakistan and the Mughal Empire. I know where I am going from here though and what my next steps are, which will involve interviewing Atia Newman, a primary source. I know this will probably make the biggest difference in my thesis as I'll get an abundance of information from her, but it's also daunting at the same time. I've never interviewed someone as a primary source before, and coming up with the right questions to ask is stressful and nerve-wracking.