TY - BOOK AU - Lipson,Charles TI - How to write a BA thesis: a practical guide from your first ideas to your finished paper SN - 0-226-48125-5 PY - 2005/// CY - Chicago PB - University of Chicago Press KW - Academic writing KW - sears KW - Dissertations, Academic KW - Authorship N1 - Includes bibliographic references and index; Getting started. -- Framing your topic. -- Conducting your research. -- Writing your best. -- Working your best. -- Scheduling and completing your thesis. -- Dealing with special requirements. -- Citing your sources and getting more advice N2 - The senior thesis is the capstone of a college education, but writing one can be a daunting prospect. Students need to choose their own topic and select the right adviser. Then they need to work steadily for several months as they research, write, and manage a major independent project. Now there's a mentor to help. How to Write a BA Thesis is a practical, friendly guide written by Charles Lipson, an experienced professor who has guided hundreds of students through the thesis-writing process. This book offers step-by-step advice on how to turn a vague idea into a clearly defined proposal, then a draft paper, and, ultimately, a polished thesis. Lipson also tackles issues beyond the classroom-from good work habits to coping with personal problems that interfere with research and writing. Filled with examples and easy-to-use highlighted tips, the book also includes handy time schedules that show when to begin various tasks and how much time to spend on each UR - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-cOub0TecqpPGzn2Es92IyPn9LSQ12ZH/view?usp=sharing ER -