It doesn't matter if you're writing a thesis for your undergraduate or graduate degree, there is a lot of effort that goes into that type of research. Despite the benefits of having such an extensive research publication, the process is often less than enjoyable. Here are a few things everyone writing a thesis and/or dissertation can relate to!
Picking you thesis topic: The process of actually deciding what to write about can be just as difficult as writing the actual paper. When picking a topic, you must not only be interested in the subject matter, but you must ensure that you have enough reputable sources to support your argument. You must also determine whether or not your topic is too broad or too narrow--either can cause serious problems during the execution of your publication.
Finding time to write: Even if you are completely thrilled about writing your thesis, there always seems to be something that gets in the way. If you're writing one of the epic scholarly papers, it means that you are approaching the end of a degree which also means you are extraordinarily busy with other aspects of your education. Bottom Line: You will very rarely have time to write your thesis; you're going to have to make time.
It's crunch time: Because you often have a lack of time to write your paper, you'll find yourself scrambling to make deadlines. Even if you begin your process with promises of being proactive, chances are you'll run into a snag that will cause you to crank out several pages hours before your next meeting with your adviser.
Writing the Never-Ending paper: Once you start writing, you'll feel as though you're going to write for the rest of your life (especially in the beginning of your paper). Even after you've written a chapter or two, you will keep writing for what seems to be an eternity.
Keep your adviser happy: When all is said and done, your adviser has to approve of your work before you can reap the benefits of your labor. He or she is essentially in control of whether or not you'll graduate, if maintaining a good relationship with your adviser can help ensure that he or she is on the same page as you when the time comes to turn in your research. An adviser is more likely to accept a paper that he or she has had input in from the beginning.
Accept the facts: It doesn't matter how catchy your title is, or how much time your spend with the syntax of your thesis--chances are very few people outside of your current academic setting will ever read it cover to cover. A professor once told me to put a $20 bill in my thesis because it would probably still be there in 10 years. This isn't a necessarily a reflection on your writing, but rather a simple fact of writing a thesis.
