The What
What did you do?
It’s unlikely your examiners will ask you as simple a question as this to explore your PhD research but the thought will be there.
What did you do?
When your examiners ask about your research, remember that they will have already carefully read your thesis. They know what you did: they’re looking for you to be clear, concise and to dig into what you think is important to summarise.
What did you do?
It’s necessary to ask how and why in order to explain what you did. Methods and motivations are as interesting to explore as outcomes.
What did you do?
It’s probably necessary to practise different ways of describing your research to see what works best for you. You don’t need a polished monologue for your viva, but the practise will help you to find the words when you need them.
What did you do?