Preparing For Your Dissertation Defense (Viva Voce): 9 Questions You MUST Be Ready For (+ Examples)

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  • @GradCoach
    @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    📚 GET 1:1 DEFENSE PREP HELP - gradcoach.com/dissertation-defense-viva-voce/
    🎙 PODCAST: How To Ace Your Viva - th-cam.com/video/eiYSUaIyuaA/w-d-xo.html
    🆓 FREE RESOURCES: gradcoach.com/blog/

    • @witty188
      @witty188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much Is the cost? Or is it free?

  • @abbasisma2469
    @abbasisma2469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    "1. What is your study about and why did you choose this topic?
    2. How did your research question evolve during the research process?
    3. How did you design your study and why did you take this approach?
    4. What were the main shortcomings and limitations of your design?
    5. How did your findings relate to the existing literature?
    6. How did your findings relate to the research question?
    7. Were there any findings that surprised you?
    8. What biases may exist in your research?
    9. How can your research findings be put into practice?"
    You are welcome :)

    • @Mracy1_RMM
      @Mracy1_RMM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @mamwrites
      @mamwrites 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏

    • @chinwemgbejiofor8284
      @chinwemgbejiofor8284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this compilation 🙏

    • @nw8680
      @nw8680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      10. If you could redo your research again, would you do it differently?

    • @feliciawatts4494
      @feliciawatts4494 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @steyndewet1191
    @steyndewet1191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Hey guys, successfully defended my PhD Industrial Engineering thesis yesterday. Thanks so much - this really helped.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome news! Well done :)

    • @zobiamubarak4368
      @zobiamubarak4368 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mine is due on 7th ..need prayers

  • @deetrinda8400
    @deetrinda8400 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks! I answered all of these questions in written form one month before my oral exams. I practiced the Q/A with friends and on my own time. Each of my committee members asked these questions in one way or another. I passed my exams in March 😊.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great to hear that. Well done!

  • @bekewuruballard6870
    @bekewuruballard6870 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't help watching this again and again. This has given me great insight into my final Ph.D. oral dissertation defense. Great job!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear that!

  • @namitapalod8060
    @namitapalod8060 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much grad coach, I got “A grade” in my masters thesis by following your lectures.. thanks a lot 😇

  • @imrankhurshid2916
    @imrankhurshid2916 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I will say just one thing, that is thank you so much and may God bless u both

  • @theindianchhori8598
    @theindianchhori8598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I literally have my defense in 2 days. This video has helped me a lot in the preparation. Thank you so much

  • @mariastar108
    @mariastar108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GradCoach, you kept my mental health stable and calm during my whole writing process, thank you so much for the work you are doing! Tomorrow I am going to present thesis for MA in Education Policy, and this all is happening because of your support! I am forever grateful to you

  • @0Jake0Eden0
    @0Jake0Eden0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Genuinely can’t thank you guys enough for this! Defending my masters very soon and this really helped to calm my nerves.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear that! Good luck for your defense.

  • @komalomR
    @komalomR 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this, guys. I successfully defended my viva and I owe a lot of it to the superb advice you share here. It’s exceptional. This is the most helpful video with regards to preparing for the PhD viva. GradCoach is a must-watch channel, to help PhD students throughout this roller-coaster journey, and you guys are so reassuring in your videos! Thanks again!:)

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Our pleasure!

  • @tabithamurugi9926
    @tabithamurugi9926 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm preparing for my defense come next month and I must admit this is quite an eye-opener. Thank you David and Derek

  • @joselynann7927
    @joselynann7927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have my defence in less than 10 days and this video has been SO helpful. Obviously the info on the questions is great, but the examples were super useful! Thank you! x

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @jwcrowson
    @jwcrowson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Grad Coach, Thank you for the excellent questions and answers assistance. I fully passed my dissertation defense yesterday and a few of these questions were asked during the Q&A time. Because I watched this video, I was better prepared and answered all questions masterfully. Again, thank you, Dr. James Crowson 😃

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome to hear :)
      Well done, Doctor!

    • @ndaikilerainhold4959
      @ndaikilerainhold4959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will be having mine in few days. Hoping they just ask similar questions 🤣🤣

  • @Nagmbeirut
    @Nagmbeirut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best video on TH-cam about preparing for your viva. It is constructive and I really appreciate the work you put into it and the informative website. Thanks a lot. On a side note; I hoped you would include advice on how to answer difficult questions or those you didn’t anticipate with some examples.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that :)

  • @aminbawazir2760
    @aminbawazir2760 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think both gentlemen described the part related to the discussion in a good and clear way. They are focused on the way they bring the answers to many researchers who have no experience in constructing their discussion. Thank you very much.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @satvikvenkatesh
    @satvikvenkatesh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just defended my thesis today and I found this video extremely helpful! Thank you very much!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

  • @aliceedithsumbatala9080
    @aliceedithsumbatala9080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel more confident i will pass my Viva with this video thanks

  • @isaacfordjr.3800
    @isaacfordjr.3800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks very much, this video is actually taking all the fears in me for thesis defense..
    I’m very grateful to you

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear that. Good luck for your defense!

  • @Joeybsmooth
    @Joeybsmooth ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man this is so stressful, my stomach started to hurt after questioning one 😂. Thinking of how I would answer it . Thanks for the video guys. Better to be stressed now.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do it!

  • @badfox1978
    @badfox1978 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This analysis makes complete sense to me. Thank you so much for relating it in a low key unfussy way. I am really grateful. Wish me luck for my viva!!!

  • @mehrgheyriis3863
    @mehrgheyriis3863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tommorow i have my defense and you uploaded this at the very right time😊.thanks

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, great to hear that. Good luck!

  • @annr7
    @annr7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am going to defend in a month. These questions have been so helpful. Thank You!!!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got this!

  • @shal5660
    @shal5660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My defense is in a few hours, how did you know?! Thank you for this timely video!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck with your defense!

  • @johnturner2629
    @johnturner2629 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best video I have found so far!!

  • @livemethodscommunity
    @livemethodscommunity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Among dozens of video this ONE was the MOST EFFICIENT for me! my need was: to conceptualize what are the quesitons and what are the good answers for my viva. This video gives a good frame. Yesterday I was absolutely vague, was absolutely unsatisfied with my answers. Now I am finishing wirting my answers, with clear logic and vision what I am doing in my answers. Viva has turned into pleasure. Thank you guys for great video. Like your products very much.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @LilacsAndLavender
    @LilacsAndLavender 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for discussing this in such a calm and straightforward way. Very helpful and reassuring!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @henrytura7017
    @henrytura7017 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will be doing my final defense for my dissertation anytime soon. This video is very helpful. Thanks and God Bless.

  • @nyakehkallon-m3653
    @nyakehkallon-m3653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video.
    Love the energy.
    Both presenters are calm and brief.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @arianaahani7041
    @arianaahani7041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for the great video. I will defend my doctoral dissertation in clinical psychology soon. I feel more confident watching this video. Thanks!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck!

  • @eritrea91foundation61
    @eritrea91foundation61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The helping hand on one on one is so good, thanks gradcoach

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to help!

  • @hellenirungu3059
    @hellenirungu3059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be defending my LLB dissertation tomorrow, this will go a long way!

  • @ailurophilely
    @ailurophilely 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much! This has helped me reflect on my process and research. I feel better and more ready now

  • @ibrahimsopakamara9609
    @ibrahimsopakamara9609 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i most confess this viva guide is very much important, i have viewed it more than ten times my viva is on the 26th of this month

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it's helpful :)

  • @languageclassroom4645
    @languageclassroom4645 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, guys. I have my defense tomorrow and I have learnt a lot.

  • @mckennalewis4832
    @mckennalewis4832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was incredibly helpful, thank you! I will use your questions as a way to design my presentation and prepare for questions.

  • @bushraalderbi714
    @bushraalderbi714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Viva is Tomorrow, this was a great help thank you.

  • @jean-pierrecastillejo5477
    @jean-pierrecastillejo5477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent approach in how to approach the defense of a thesis. Thank you very much!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome :)

  • @ukgreat
    @ukgreat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    one week to my master thesis defence and this video is helping me so much, I will be back with feedback after the D-Day😃

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got this!

    • @ukgreat
      @ukgreat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was amazing. Smashed my thesis defence yesterday 19.06.24
      I used the questions discussed here to practice and prepare and it was flawless.
      “Let’s take a 5 mins break to cool off and come back for the 40 mins question and answer session cos most people during presentation gets nervous but you were not nervous at all”
      This was the best statement my Prof made after my presentation. Kudos to you guys for this video.

  • @ahlem9185
    @ahlem9185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much. I just want t know if there is any possibility to talk a bit about literary research projects

  • @MileySophie19
    @MileySophie19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have my defense in 4 days, thank you so much for this video! Super helpful 🙏🙏

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck!

  • @DrAngelinaRecommendations
    @DrAngelinaRecommendations 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video and very useful questions. I am preparing for my viva. It's 3 months down the lane.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @students4life821
    @students4life821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is beyond brilliant! You just got a new subscriber :)

  • @elizabethbabafemi2057
    @elizabethbabafemi2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much - My PhD viva is on Tuesday - This is helpful

  • @mantwamadiba4715
    @mantwamadiba4715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am forever indebted to you both. Thank you so much.

  • @chrisogonas
    @chrisogonas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I defend in 2 days' time. This is tremendously useful. Thanks, Grad Coach!

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got this!

    • @chrisogonas
      @chrisogonas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GradCoach Thank you!

  • @SonglanLi
    @SonglanLi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched this video three times.very helpful. My viva is going to be tomorrow 🎉

    • @NWAA-gd5ew
      @NWAA-gd5ew 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How was it going?

  • @aliyuabubakar8219
    @aliyuabubakar8219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys. I will be defending my PhD thesis this week.

    • @jennefawendorkorvayan7721
      @jennefawendorkorvayan7721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck to you, also defending mine next week masters in Environmental engineering

  • @daliamehaisi9328
    @daliamehaisi9328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for the nice video it gives me some useful insights about preparing for my viva, I will have my defence in a few weeks. Hopefully, everything will go as well with me so I can come back and shere my experience 🌷🌷🌷

  • @Mslunch01
    @Mslunch01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the info it was really helpful, doing my defense in a weeks time😊

  • @Yanna2180
    @Yanna2180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these questions. They are extremely helpful

  • @HazelB-bz4od
    @HazelB-bz4od ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really helpful, thanks Grad Coach! I have my master's thesis defense next week. Will update here on how it went :)

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Hazel. Please do :)

    • @HazelB-bz4od
      @HazelB-bz4od ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GradCoach It went well and I am done with my master's degree! Thank you again for this video with all your recommendations! :)

  • @ayesha1134
    @ayesha1134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation really helped a lot to start viva preparation.

  • @TheUmaragu
    @TheUmaragu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this- very nice explanation.

  • @AishatAbiodun-v3j
    @AishatAbiodun-v3j ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. This is really helpful, I have learnt new things. God bless

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @shareefaalkatani
    @shareefaalkatani 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is very useful thank you so much

  • @soli751
    @soli751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this helpful video. There are 10 questions you have discussed, right?

  • @kaginalauraarc4658
    @kaginalauraarc4658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have mine in twp days. Thank you sooo much.

  • @myphdjourney6999
    @myphdjourney6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good session, thank you so much! It is very helpful.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that.

  • @dr.wilberforcem.kabweru6537
    @dr.wilberforcem.kabweru6537 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very educative

  • @dixonkagurusiampumuza8771
    @dixonkagurusiampumuza8771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two hrs to my defense , thanks 🙏

  • @esgroup3485
    @esgroup3485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was very helpful. Keep up

  • @phillipthabokatai1940
    @phillipthabokatai1940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this presentation, very informative and helpful.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @josephakaka76
    @josephakaka76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are handy and helpful

  • @mairasabdrahman3861
    @mairasabdrahman3861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tq for the tips. Will make use of it when the time comes

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome 😊

  • @nourredinekebaili
    @nourredinekebaili ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Very interesting

  • @liliansinyangwe9661
    @liliansinyangwe9661 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very useful!

  • @everyday004
    @everyday004 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this video ... defending next week

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck!

  • @gofaiz
    @gofaiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and very useful thank uou

  • @temesgenfile7707
    @temesgenfile7707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting presentation!! Thanks,

  • @palesamolelilehula4278
    @palesamolelilehula4278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative. Thank you

  • @oguntolupeter7933
    @oguntolupeter7933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job!!

  • @witty188
    @witty188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! #GradCoach, in a research proposal is it necessary to include a chapter termed" Literature review "? Thanks.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Generally, you'd need to include a basic literature review as part of your proposal. The depth required for this initial LR in the proposal will vary between universities, so its a good idea to double-check with your institution what they require/expect. We do also have a video covering the research proposal specifically, so you may want to watch that one too.

  • @nawrasqusay2164
    @nawrasqusay2164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello please can u tell me how can i remove duplicate ref. from new version of Mendeley

  • @mamwrites
    @mamwrites 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpful 🙏🙏

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @nishanthi1468
    @nishanthi1468 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This is really useful to me.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @comfortmhakayakora2212
    @comfortmhakayakora2212 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

  • @yoditbelayneh
    @yoditbelayneh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. That was quite helpfully.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

  • @chilephiri404
    @chilephiri404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpful

  • @Benisgirl-bp6sb
    @Benisgirl-bp6sb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome

  • @tonyr.2321
    @tonyr.2321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good day Dr. I have a question;
    What is the difference between "Identifying a Research Gap" and "Creating a Research Gap" within a Lit Review?
    or
    Can we way that they are the same thing?
    Thanks Dr.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the question, Tony. These are both referring to the same thing - identifying a gap in the research.

    • @tonyr.2321
      @tonyr.2321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GradCoach thank you Dr.

  • @roopabl
    @roopabl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much.

  • @shambukedir782
    @shambukedir782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot !

  • @moatzsy7931
    @moatzsy7931 ปีที่แล้ว

    My MA VIVA is coming up soon. Wish me luck

  • @christiesamuel6760
    @christiesamuel6760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is great!

  • @ImtithalSaeed
    @ImtithalSaeed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You always help me

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it

  • @alizaismailfunlife
    @alizaismailfunlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've PhD defense tomorrow

  • @irenewobusobozi7591
    @irenewobusobozi7591 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @alihadi7118
    @alihadi7118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pls doctor how can do same this video to shown the text on screen?

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can click the "CC" button to view the transcript.

  • @jhamdan2012
    @jhamdan2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like you guys so much.

  • @betelhembitew2207
    @betelhembitew2207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing

  • @مهاراترقمية-ر8ح
    @مهاراترقمية-ر8ح 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    smart questions

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Good luck!

  • @alinuromer5876
    @alinuromer5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @dinaacademy8109
    @dinaacademy8109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am preparing for that next year

  • @WorkSmarterToday
    @WorkSmarterToday 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks so much.

    • @GradCoach
      @GradCoach  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

  • @SijuMarkose
    @SijuMarkose ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I lost the focus on who's interviewing who 🤭