A Reflection
To reflect a little ahead of your viva, take a sheet of paper and divide it into four parts. Respond to each of the following questions with a few sentences.
- What was the starting point for your most significant work?
- What were the three most useful papers you read?
- What words come to mind when you think of your PhD challenges?
- What was the most helpful skill or understanding that you developed?
You can always build on any of these thoughts by reflecting on your responses and asking why.
A reflection or a summary is a chance to think ahead. What other useful questions can you think of to explore topics and that will help you at your viva?