I use Why-How-What a lot to help candidates think about the significant, original contribution that they’ve made through their research.
Perhaps When-Where-Who, the other three basic questions are useful for unpicking viva prep:
- When will you start your prep?
- Where will you complete many of the tasks?
- Who do you need to support you?
It’s useful to sketch out the timeline for doing the work. Prep is not a lot of work but it still needs planning so it doesn’t overwhelm. Finding a good space to work in is useful for having a productive environment. Knowing who you need to help you get ready is vital.
