> If I understood correctly... you're writing a thesis... which usually implies a PhD > in the works... > > "I am writing my thesis on arcade emulation" > > Forgive me for being blunt... but it sounds like you are writting a thesis on a topic > you are not expert in... which is usually the case. Your topic should be in your > field of expertise, you demonstrate that by writting a thesis on your topic of > expertise, and you are awarded a doctoral degree to acknowledge your expertise.
Actually, a PhD means that you can do research, not that you're an expert on the specific field yet (or ever).