Six Whys

Why questions are the root of reflection. You have to take a step back and ponder. Here are six for viva preparation:

1. Why were you attracted to your field of study?
2. Why was your particular focus worth pursuing?
3. Why were the methods you used the best fit for what you did?
4. Why are you certain of the results you’ve found?
5. Why is your interpretation of those results correct?
6. Why is your research a significant contribution to your field?

Big questions. Take some time to think about these, maybe journal them or make some notes. They get at the core of your research.