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Nathan

Your Thesis

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There are lots of ways you could look at your thesis at your viva.

  • Your thesis is a resource to help you respond to questions. You can annotate it beforehand to be even more useful.
  • Your thesis is a lifeline in case of emergency. If you need it you can take a moment to remind yourself of something that escapes your memory.
  • Your thesis is a contribution. It’s one focus for your examiners’ questions.
  • Your thesis is proof that you did the work. It’s one focus for you and your confidence.

Which of these matters most to you at the viva? And what will your thesis mean to you after the viva?

Nathan

Your Thesis

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Your thesis is proof that you did the work. It’s the best summary you are able to make of years of research you’ve done.

Your thesis is a talisman to hold on to. It’s one more thing you can look to for confidence in your capability and knowledge.

Your thesis is a resource to use in the viva. Read it in preparation and annotate it to make it more helpful..

Your thesis is one book, but can mean lots of things.

What’s the most helpful story you can tell yourself about your thesis?