{"id":901,"date":"2018-02-15T10:50:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T02:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/minshah\/?p=901"},"modified":"2018-02-15T10:50:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T02:50:13","slug":"your-viva-voce-is-coming-soon-some-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/minshah\/your-viva-voce-is-coming-soon-some-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Viva-Voce is Coming Soon? – Some Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

This morning I attended a mock viva session of one of my PhD students whom I co-supervise with Dr Mahadi Bahari. While listening to the presentation, these things came into my mind…<\/p>\n

Each PhD student has a very different, very unique journey. Do not compare your journey with your fellow PhD researchers! NEVER!<\/p>\n

These are some general tips that I would like to share:<\/p>\n

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  1. When the viva session comes, DO IT ALL OUT, DO IT THE BEST THAT YOU CAN. ENJOY IT because you have spent 3-5 (or more) years of your LIFE for it!<\/li>\n
  2. Normally you are given time about 20 – 30 minutes for the presentation. Make the slides informative and attractive. Highlight the points, PLEASE!!! Do not full your slides with texts! Sell your idea, your contributions.<\/li>\n
  3. During the day, make sure you and your supervisor bring the hard copy\u00a0 of your thesis.<\/li>\n
  4. Print slides for the panels, your supervisor and for yourself.<\/li>\n
  5. Bring a notebook (paper) and pen to jot down the examiners comments.<\/li>\n
  6. Yes, you should defend your thesis but do not be too defensive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n