Day 35

Today was our final. I edited, formatted, and had a friend edit my term paper again. I also created my works cited and have officially submitted it.

Day 34

Today I finished my thesis paper. YAYYYYYYY!

The next week will consist of me editing it to make it the best possible ever!

Day 33

Today I continued working on my paper. I have half a page left, and then I will be at 6 pages. I think I should finish that tonight. I also read a chapter in my psychology textbook all about persuasion.

Day 32

Today I continued writing my Thesis Midterm paper, with specific emphasis on the impact the book How to Win Friends and Influence People has had on my thesis paper, including looking at a specific moment in survivor history (the final 6 rock draw) which greatly represents the power of two key principals outlined in that specific book.

Day 31

I continued writing my paper today.

AND I JUST HAD AN EPIPHANY.

I think the "social psychology" and "game theory" is simply too much for this thesis. Those can be master thesis's within themselves. Instead, I think I want to focus more on the psychological aspect of it. And more importantly: the art of persuasion. Because to me, THAT is what makes a "social game" on Survivor. Not someone simply being nice, but a person who is able to effectively convince others to do their bidding. Strategic acumen and physicality are worthless without this key skill set.

As I have continued writing this paper, that has become the most pervasive part of my research and I think that is what I want to wholly focus in on. I think I am sacrificing breadth for depth and I think I will have a more effective thesis as a result.

Day 30

Today, I spent my thesis time working on two things. I finished my essay for my Dec. 1 deadline for a scholarship after given permission by Mr. Correa and then I worked on my thesis paper.