Five Top Fives
Here’s an idea for a thirty minute prep exercise.
Take five minutes to make a list of five papers that have helped your research.
Take five minutes to list five key pages in your thesis.
Take five minutes to list five questions you’ve been asked about your work (or that you expect to be asked).
Take five minutes to list five contributions to research, big or small, in your thesis.
Take five minutes to list five concerns or questions you have about your viva.
Finally, take five minutes to reflect over all of the things you’ve listed – then make a list of five things you’re going to do in the near future to help you get ready for your viva.