Thesis & Viva
A few loosely connected thoughts… The viva is bigger in some ways than the thesis, but takes much less time (to read or write!). A lot of focus is given to the viva, but without a good thesis you won’t...
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Requirements
A good piece of research, presented in a good thesis by a good researcher. That’s all you need for the viva. Perfection is not the benchmark for PhD success.
Surprise!
It might be a surprise to know exactly what your examiners think of your work, but it doesn’t have to be a surprise to know what other people more generally think of it. Share your work, get feedback and keep...
Putting The PhD Together
The process of doing a PhD is like doing a really hard jigsaw when you don’t have the picture to start with. It takes time to get going. You have to find the corners, establish your boundaries, and make sure...
Very
When postgraduate researchers imagine the viva they often dial it up to 11… The viva is not just tough, it’s very tough. The questions aren’t just tricky, they’re very tricky. It’s not just long, it’s very long, and so on…...
The Viva: Who? What? How? is out!
The Viva: Who? What? How? is out now! What is this? An ebook. Twenty-seven chapters, nearly 20,000 words, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about the PhD viva in the UK. I deliver viva preparation workshops, and over...