Thesis and Viva Preparation

A successful viva is not only a polished presentation. You need to explain your research choices, evidence, conclusions and limitations.

Build a clear sequence from the research problem and literature gap to your research questions, methods, findings and contribution.

Design legible slides with concise text, labelled figures and only the results necessary to support your argument. Rehearse transitions between sections.

Prepare reasoned answers to likely examiner questions. Why is the topic important? Why this methodology? How strong are the findings?

Be ready to discuss research limitations, alternative interpretations, ethical considerations and realistic directions for future research.

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