The Game Plan for Winter Break

My goals for my thesis project over break are numerous but are achievable. First, I plan to make adjustments to make my literature review. I received feedback from my professor and both advisors. Secondly, I want to start writing my actual thesis paper. Since I no longer have classes and work until January, I have plenty of free time to write. I hope to finish the 20-page paper by the end of the break. I know I will have to make several corrections to my paper over the spring semester, so ahead starts on writing will benefit me. I need to find a few more sources, especially Buffalo’s newspapers articles. Also, I plan to meet with both my advisors to look over my revised literature review and look over my first draft of my thesis. Lastly, I want to conduct three surveys at three different Buffalo sports game (preferably Bills, Sabres, and Bandits). If I have extra time, I will start on my building a diorama of my desired museum along with a creation of a ten-year plan.  

So here is the game plan, three days a week will be spent on writing my thesis, correcting my literature review, and doing some more research. I want to find a comfortable coffee shop where I can work for three hours. I want to meet with advisors once a week depending on their availability during the holiday season. More towards the end of my break, I plan to start constructing my diorama. Lots to do but I'm excited to dedicate a good chunk of time to my thesis finally.

Happy Holidays,

Alexandra M. Dwyer

Blog #6

 My thesis project has not changed drastically, just a few minor adjustments. Originally, I wanted to research the process of creating a new museum. Applying what I learned from my sources to my museum about Buffalo Sports. The museum was going to be solely about the history of Buffalo Sports and famous athletes. I’m still going to continue this idea but enhance it. I became curious about the impact that this museum would make on Buffalo’s community. I found some readings that praise major renovations within the city and how it provided social, economic, and political benefits. I began to think that the creation of my museum could have that same effect. Slowly include the role of sports fans into my museum, such as community collaboration.

As you can see my project isn’t just going to be a museum retelling the sports memories but also how this institution will celebrate the fans, as they help create Buffalo’s community. I still wish to incorporate artifacts from Buffalo’s famous athletes as well as mementos from Buffalo Sports History, but after talking to several members of the community and listening to their suggestions, I would like to add another aspect to my museum. It should be a gathering place. A place for celebrations, both past, and present. For this reason, I would like to incorporate a restaurant and sports bar. 

    This not only allows for young children to learn about the history of their teams while watching them in the present, but it also brings a sense of nostalgia to the older generation of fans. I feel as though the combination of both past(through artifacts) and present(through watching live games), will give Buffalo Sports fans a sense of comfort and overall happiness upon visiting. Based solely off the opinions of other fans since the commencement of my research, it seems as though a multi-purpose museum such as this would be the ideal spot to gather and watch as one, as Buffalo continues its quest for a championship.