This document provides an overview of what it would be like to complete a Master's thesis under Dr. Ted Pedersen. It discusses that research involves asking interesting questions about the world and conducting experiments to answer those questions. Dr. Pedersen's research interests include natural language processing tasks like word sense disambiguation, semantic similarity, and collocation discovery. To succeed, a student needs enthusiasm for research, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently while communicating regularly with Dr. Pedersen. Previous students have explored various NLP topics and many have gone on to PhD programs. The reading provided is intended to assess the student's understanding and interest in Dr. Pedersen's research areas.