How To Defend Your Thesis? Top 10 Tips For Success

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    In this video, I present 10 things we can do to prepare for the oral defense of a (doctoral) thesis / dissertation. I talk about how to deal with nervousness, how to best answer questions that we know the answers to, and how to tackle those questions to which we have no answers. I also share a few additional thoughts or reflections on the practice or oral defenses. You may agree or disagree, these are just my personal views, for the present time.
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Komentáře • 377

  • @RanywayzRandom
    @RanywayzRandom  Před 6 lety +276

    "Forget about all these tips and just enjoy your defense!!!"

    • @nadahassan9430
      @nadahassan9430 Před 5 lety

      Ranywayz Random thank youuuu

    • @hammadmian5733
      @hammadmian5733 Před 5 lety +6

      YOUR CIMMENT MADE ME SMILE.

    • @fortichtv5811
      @fortichtv5811 Před 5 lety +3

      We will present our thesis this thursday, this comment make me feel motivated thankyou so muchhhh :)))

    • @nell_beat4812
      @nell_beat4812 Před 5 lety

      Thank u😍😍

    • @Orkey
      @Orkey Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you! It's my first time to defense a thesis.

  • @fredericwidlak2071
    @fredericwidlak2071 Před 4 lety +444

    In my fifty-plus years as a university professor, I have supervised and served as a committee member for hundreds of theses and dissertations. I never considered myself to be an "opponent" of the student at a defense and I believe this to be a misrepresentation of the faculty role. An examination is not a battle between the professor and the student. It should be an encounter that improves understanding -- not a contest to determine a winner and a loser.

    • @RanywayzRandom
      @RanywayzRandom  Před 4 lety +21

      😋Hi Frederic, thanks for the comment! And let me point out to the viewers that the 'opponent PhD defense format' and the 'examiner defense format' differ in some key aspects. The 'opponent format' is specifically set up as a debate in which the professors on the panel essentially function as opponents to the PhD candidate and challenge the candidate on different aspects of the research / dissertation. In this format, protocols would typically require that the PhD candidate addresses the professor as 'highly learned opponent' and engage in debate with these opponents during the defense. The opponents on the panel would generally consist of internal opponents (from within the university) and external opponents (from other universities, similar to external assessors). This format may sound a bit more confrontational because the opponents are indeed there to challenge. But I would not say that it is not set up to determine winners and losers though. 👍🏼

    • @joshuakehl5891
      @joshuakehl5891 Před 3 lety +5

      Brilliant retort. I’m grateful in the insight, knowledge and understanding you’ve provided.

    • @hamzaboujemmaoui1984
      @hamzaboujemmaoui1984 Před 3 lety +3

      RIP professor Widlak , You are the best

    • @adanemekonnen5645
      @adanemekonnen5645 Před 3 lety +1

      Respect

    • @farahkmneimneh
      @farahkmneimneh Před 3 lety +4

      Well, I respect this great point of view, Prof. Widlak.
      Unfortunately, some professors do consider teasing the student during his thesis.

  • @meme-sama1901
    @meme-sama1901 Před 5 lety +504

    When defense is tomorrow.

  • @arcadianpunk
    @arcadianpunk Před 4 lety +49

    Good luck everyone. Make all those late nights of hard work worth it, you can do it.

  • @gigic101
    @gigic101 Před 5 lety +141

    Defense is tomorrow. So nervous, wish me luck.

  • @emmanueleke4020
    @emmanueleke4020 Před rokem +12

    "The statistics are in your favor."
    What a powerfully positive way to end this brilliant video!

  • @AnthonyNewkirk71
    @AnthonyNewkirk71 Před 5 lety +54

    Successfully defended today and used some of these tips! Thanks!

  • @shanee0212
    @shanee0212 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much for the tips. It really helps me a lot in calming down my emotion and preparing for my PHD thesis defense.

  • @TerenceMa1989
    @TerenceMa1989 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you for this video! My defense is coming up next month and I feel really confident after watching it!

  • @jordansoondar4975
    @jordansoondar4975 Před 4 lety +2

    I found this helpful and i took some re-assurance and tips from it....there are some of the comments which was also helpful and it helped me to frame my view of the experience... thanks for sharing!

  • @zhtfsuper
    @zhtfsuper Před 5 lety +2

    I will have my thesis defense in one week. Thank for your helpful suggestion and encourage.

  • @Jakiaakter2003
    @Jakiaakter2003 Před 2 lety

    I really love your tips to defend. All of them are truly important. I am going to follow your instructions. Thank you.

  • @deshirealpizar2816
    @deshirealpizar2816 Před 6 lety +24

    I will present my thesis defense in 3 weeks and your presentation is so helpful in this moment! Thank you!!!

  • @tsashikumar
    @tsashikumar Před rokem +4

    Thanks for this. I've just submitted my thesis today and expected to defend in couple of months. Very useful tips.

  • @AL_is_my_name
    @AL_is_my_name Před 20 dny

    Thanks a lot for this amazing video, I am now able to calm myself down a bit, I'm not defending a PhD thesis but just a college graduation one, I was nervous and all but I'm better now. Thank you again for making this wonderful youtube clip

  • @chaydavis7389
    @chaydavis7389 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you enormously for sharing your tips on surviving the viva. Your advice proved very helpful to me.

  • @azamrahgooy8373
    @azamrahgooy8373 Před 4 lety +8

    I'm gonna defend my masters thesis by next month, and I've also been learning English for about 3 years, I was searching for natural useful real english material to improve my English more and more and I found this amazing channel and its really interesting videos. Thank you for all these videos specially this one about how to defend our thesis.

  • @archivallobetana2411
    @archivallobetana2411 Před 5 lety

    Great vid. I can't wait for my oral defense. Thank you for the tips.

  • @luciafonsecadelabella5834

    Thanks a lot for this video! My defence is in two weeks and I find your tips truly helpful!

  • @felinecreature4374
    @felinecreature4374 Před 5 lety +1

    Woooowww this video really touched on something I'm experiencing with my thesis right now

  • @mohamedaminebellahkim1863

    The Gold is still Gold even after thousand of year, God bless you.
    Thank you so much

  • @leilazarei3894
    @leilazarei3894 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this comprehensive video. Have my defense session this week.

  • @dr.zaheeramjad2165
    @dr.zaheeramjad2165 Před 6 lety +3

    oh the last few sentences did the magic. thank you very much

  • @VerfRS
    @VerfRS Před 6 lety +9

    Helpful video thank you. I got my presentation and defense in 3 weeks :)

  • @1standlasttogo
    @1standlasttogo Před 4 lety +1

    thanks a ton, gentleman!
    you did a great job there.

  • @RA-xn4vb
    @RA-xn4vb Před 6 lety +3

    Aaaah man ! I love you!! This is very informative and helpful!!! 😍

  • @elinakim6349
    @elinakim6349 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you very much, sir! Very profound and useful. God bless you!

  • @victorodhiamboagigo1709
    @victorodhiamboagigo1709 Před 5 lety +1

    Very helpful. Really appreciated. Will incorporate into my defense.

  • @mairenefaithg.exclamador5221

    omg, thank you for this because next week we'll be having a defense and I don't know what to do but I saw this. THANK YOU!!

  • @cwildsblog
    @cwildsblog Před 6 lety +1

    great thanks for your work and very clearly presented thoughts!

  • @graceokolo3036
    @graceokolo3036 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the great tips! God bless you.

  • @angelonyasis4978
    @angelonyasis4978 Před 5 lety

    This helped lighten up my mood. Thank you.

  • @theingitun5334
    @theingitun5334 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this useful video!

  • @bashirabdiwali7906
    @bashirabdiwali7906 Před 2 lety +1

    So amazing clip¡¡ two months ago I defended my thesis and I used some of these tips but the gold strategy is "forget all and just enjoy your defense "

  • @Zippy-dj8ev
    @Zippy-dj8ev Před 5 lety +1

    I am prepping for an defense and have been really anxious. One of my examiners seemed ot have a massive chip on her shoulder as I think she viewed some of my content as her wheelhouse and therefore she alone is the authority. She made comments that were callous and made little sense in terms of my submission, to either my supervisor, the other examiner, myself or an editor i hired to proofread my work. I have no clue then how she will be when face to face and I'm in the hot seat. This helped, so thank you. Especially the end...lol. I'll enjoy it, and take all questions in my stride. Not try, will. 😃

  • @DanielDdiba
    @DanielDdiba Před 4 lety +9

    Hey RanywayZ!
    Thanks a lot for putting together these tips. I successfully defended my licentiate thesis early this week and your 10 tips and 100 sample questions were extremely helpful in preparing me for the discussion with my "Opponent", the examiner, and the general audience who were part of the seminar. I found the categorization into 3 types of questions super helpful and it helped build my confidence which shone through during the whole seminar!
    From a grateful Tekn. Lic., thank you very much!

    • @RanywayzRandom
      @RanywayzRandom  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks, man! I might be mistaken, but you are probably the first person who left a comment AFTER the defense. I appreciate that! And I am happy to learn that you successfully defended your thesis. Thanks very much for the positive feedback and I wish you a lot of success with your future endeavors!

  • @TheKarver21
    @TheKarver21 Před 5 lety +7

    Defense is on Thursday at 2:30-4pm. I'm kind of nervous and feel unprepared, but this helps.

  • @esperanzamartinez9076
    @esperanzamartinez9076 Před 6 lety

    Thank you, very helpful specially the end.

  • @dannpsyche851
    @dannpsyche851 Před 5 lety

    thank you. It do reallly help in my incoming defense.

  • @ZohrehZahedi
    @ZohrehZahedi Před 5 lety

    Perfect tips and tricks thanks so much for this great video!

  • @osbornejamescandol6579
    @osbornejamescandol6579 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank to this thesis tips it will help me so much!

  • @JocelynDimaala
    @JocelynDimaala Před 4 lety

    This is so timely. Cool video! Thank you for sharing.💗

  • @benelhajdahmenwael5063
    @benelhajdahmenwael5063 Před 3 lety +1

    my M.A defense on translation studies will be in two days and am so nervous. thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips

  • @allanmuganga7075
    @allanmuganga7075 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much. This was extremely helpful

  • @mojsovaaleksandra8133
    @mojsovaaleksandra8133 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you a million! really helpful!

  • @rajaahmed6548
    @rajaahmed6548 Před 5 lety +13

    Tip no. 1 was most helpful.

  • @taoufikamri3742
    @taoufikamri3742 Před 3 lety +2

    Your last statement is a relief. Interesting tips, thank you!

  • @emmanueldeleon3074
    @emmanueldeleon3074 Před měsícem

    Defending my thesis in two days. I will "go for it!" Thanks for the tips.

  • @HH21029
    @HH21029 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much for sharing, this video has been immensely helpful! :-)

  • @hamhamham98
    @hamhamham98 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you. It helps a lot.

  • @marviemapatac7617
    @marviemapatac7617 Před 5 lety +2

    about to present my thesis next next saturday huhu , thanks for this

  • @tibusemmanuelp.2131
    @tibusemmanuelp.2131 Před 5 lety +1

    This is helpful especially the last message thank you

  • @CPTonixx
    @CPTonixx Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video!

  • @hanyvans3402
    @hanyvans3402 Před 4 lety +41

    Who’s here for her/his thesis proposal tomorrow?

  • @manuelluisantiquin7000
    @manuelluisantiquin7000 Před 5 lety +6

    It really gives a lot of helpful tips that i can use in our defense what a helpful tip thank you good sir

  • @fevia.guegue4221
    @fevia.guegue4221 Před 2 lety +1

    I'll be right back tomorrow for my comment here, however, I would like to say to my group mates we acknowledge that we certainly pass our thesis, I'm just listening to the whole tips and it's very useful, it made me motivated and excited, this is not about we pass or not the genuine process is that we seize the moment and enjoy it that's my achievement without anger and regret this is about how we face the scenarios most importantly how we stood for the seriousness and panic. These are very helpful tips, I appreciate them. Good luck dear self. I'm excited. 🤗

  • @AR-kj3yj
    @AR-kj3yj Před 4 lety

    Good luck for you! You'll defend your thesis like no other!

  • @sribala2000
    @sribala2000 Před 5 lety +1

    this video was really helpful...thanks a lot..i am defending my thesis in a couple of weeks.

  • @robinsonosayande5187
    @robinsonosayande5187 Před 5 lety

    Thank you very very much for this very useful video.

  • @francoismarichy4065
    @francoismarichy4065 Před 4 lety

    Master thesis defense tomorrow, thank you a lot for this instructive video ! Let's get this bread

  • @BoaMonjane
    @BoaMonjane Před 3 lety

    Thank you. Helpful!

  • @katerussel5686
    @katerussel5686 Před 5 lety +5

    It's our defense tomorrow hahaha I mean it's crazy I don't really feel nervous although I know tomorrow I'll be, still I just want to enjoy this. This is our first time so we don't really know how it works still I'm more excited I guess. Thank you for this! ☺

  • @aljato
    @aljato Před 3 lety +1

    This is really helpful. Thanks a lot for putting this all together.

  • @daliaeldol9944
    @daliaeldol9944 Před 5 lety +2

    Great tips!

  • @seddd
    @seddd Před 4 lety +1

    I like that final note, I really do

  • @roselainiealang3989
    @roselainiealang3989 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you sir, you're so great :)

  • @kimberlyblanco1335
    @kimberlyblanco1335 Před 5 lety

    thank you very much . its very helpful

  • @nathaniabernadineesquilona657

    Thank you! This helped

  • @Ismail-tn5wt
    @Ismail-tn5wt Před 4 lety

    Very useful lesson. Thanks a lot.

  • @conniepachicano8362
    @conniepachicano8362 Před 8 měsíci

    This is very helpful! Excellent video. Thank you so much!

  • @raymaynardsasedor9417
    @raymaynardsasedor9417 Před 5 lety +2

    This helped me alot

  • @FaheemProductions
    @FaheemProductions Před 3 lety +1

    A very helpful video regarding thesis defense. Thank you. 😊

  • @nightpaws9187
    @nightpaws9187 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm in my 3rd year in middle school and we have proposal defense today and thanks to this

  • @miarisoarazafindrabe1999

    The last tip is the best haha, so encouraging!

  • @innovativeDrAlonHirsh
    @innovativeDrAlonHirsh Před 4 lety +2

    In a few days I will face my Ph.D defense, the tips you gave were excellent. Many thanks

    • @RanywayzRandom
      @RanywayzRandom  Před 4 lety +1

      Success with your upcoming defense! And enjoy it!

  • @diladila8192
    @diladila8192 Před 5 lety +1

    it was really helpful thank you sir

  • @suleimankhalifa9711
    @suleimankhalifa9711 Před 4 lety +1

    you great Prof,,,,,,, i can use in my defense thank sir

  • @saimmehmood6936
    @saimmehmood6936 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much!

  • @monikahayrapetyan5578
    @monikahayrapetyan5578 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic tips, thank you!

  • @tawalepas5352
    @tawalepas5352 Před 5 lety

    I like your polite refusal expression when having no idea to answer.

  • @habeshastyle2776
    @habeshastyle2776 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you for your support. I love it

  • @EnglishWithYassine
    @EnglishWithYassine Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for such valuable information

  • @FrankAHuser
    @FrankAHuser Před 6 lety +26

    Oh well, that was indeed a very nice, most informative and inspiring clip! Thanks! But.... (you're probably not surprised about me adding a little 'but' to your story), I tend to add a tip 0 that says: forget all the tips above and enjoy your defense! In fact, that might be the most effective attack strategy in your defense. You probably even will be able to use the force of improvisation when you enjoy your dissertation defense.

    • @RanywayzRandom
      @RanywayzRandom  Před 6 lety

      thank you Frank, always appreciate your perspectives. I'll put your advice on top there! :-)

  • @vivienreysoriano1256
    @vivienreysoriano1256 Před 2 lety

    You have a nice voice👍 It makes me focused and relaxed🥰

  • @martinhadasilva1835
    @martinhadasilva1835 Před 2 lety +1

    I love it, Learned a lot from your video

  • @maramezina1094
    @maramezina1094 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this useful and beneficial video

  • @davidvinueza4351
    @davidvinueza4351 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you bro, my defense is in a couple of weeks...

  • @ellachristinalibo-on5111
    @ellachristinalibo-on5111 Před 5 lety +5

    this is very helpful!!I will present/defense this coming tue.

  • @Rajja7
    @Rajja7 Před 3 lety +1

    Extremely helpful, Thanks

  • @bachkhoacycling
    @bachkhoacycling Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much !

  • @Tatanajafi
    @Tatanajafi Před 2 lety

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @JoelHansen
    @JoelHansen Před 5 lety

    Good video!

  • @nuwan8727
    @nuwan8727 Před 5 lety +1

    Really help a lot. :D

  • @doctorleather5563
    @doctorleather5563 Před 3 lety +2

    Wish me luck for my Master's Project defence in 2 days time. Need to practise, practise and practise. Thanks for the awesome tips. I am so nervous

  • @Osbdisbvakdbsnfkab
    @Osbdisbvakdbsnfkab Před rokem

    thanks of the video my group is gonna have our defense tomorrow

  • @bupemusunga1606
    @bupemusunga1606 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow so very helpful

  • @pallypal9522
    @pallypal9522 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you so much!! I am defending in 2 months.

  • @gyropollo8520
    @gyropollo8520 Před 5 lety +105

    Tip 1
    They don't accept opinion

    • @Mobiedicc
      @Mobiedicc Před 5 lety +1

      ?

    • @tier1tribe337
      @tier1tribe337 Před 4 lety +2

      if the don't , they're low level cock suckers

    • @vegitoson4218
      @vegitoson4218 Před 4 lety +1

      @@hansenivara4526 because all they need is logic and evidence in their field so that's why they don't need Pathological explainations. Since it was academic work made by accomplished people who have prove something unlike us students who just drowning to their sea of research works.

  • @jessiemiamenk5279
    @jessiemiamenk5279 Před 4 lety

    This is a nice tip.

  • @dryazidorlhns8837
    @dryazidorlhns8837 Před 2 lety

    Great advise! My defense is tomorrow 🥶 wish me luck