أفضل 10 نصائح لاجتياز مناقشة دكتوراه بنجاح
Top 10 Ways To Successfully
discussion Your PhD
IT'S A TEST TO PROVE THAT YOU
:WROTE YOUR OWN THESIS
If you have written it yourself and your supervisor feels
you are ready then you have nothing to worry about
IT'S AN 'OPEN BOOK' EXAM
It isn't a memory test so bring an annotated copy of
your thesis with you and refer to it when answering
questions.
IT'S AN 'OPEN BOOK' EXAM
It isn't a memory test so bring an annotated copy of
your thesis with you and refer to it
when answering
questions
YOUR EXAMINERS WANT YOU TO PASS
Don't expect an easy ride, but don't expect some kind
of mediaeval hand to hand combat. Try to relax
FOLLOW THE NORMAL RULES OF
CONVERSATION
Listen carefully, don't interrupt but don't worry about
respectfully disagreeing with your examiners
IT NORMALLY LASTS 2 OR 3 HOURS
Prepare for a marathon not a sprint. Don't rush into
poorly conceived answers and try to stay focused
throughout
TELL A STORY OR TWO
Bring 3 or more years, but
stick to the cuest on asked and don't wander off
topic
TRY TO ENJOY THE DIFFICULT
QUESTIONS
Your examiners are likely to point things you haven't
corsidered. Don't panic. Acknowledge this and
explain what you did and why
KNOW WHAT A PASS IS
Failing in uncommon but passing with corrections
(minor or major) is still passing
THE EXAMINERS WANT TO HEAR YOU
This is a golden opportunity to speak in depth with
two senior or more academics about your research. Make the
.most of it
IT'S RARELY FATAL
Despite your anxieties, few people die during their
viva. Try to be optimistic, it will be over in a flash.