Three Useful Lists

Make three lists for the viva:

1. Things You Want Your Examiners To Ask You About
2. Things You Want Feedback On
3. Things You Do Not Want To Discuss

And then, of course, for every item you’ve listed, the first follow-up question is “Why?”

1. Why do you want your examiners to ask questions about X, Y or Z? (are you proud, happy to share more, just plain enthusiastic?)
2. Why do you want feedback on this? (you’re intrigued, you want to see how it’s come across, you want to develop it more?)
3. Why do you want to avoid this? (you think it’s bad, you find it difficult to talk about, you’re sure there’s a problem?)

Reading and refreshing your memory helps. Reviewing your work helps more.