Description
Product ID: | 9780335263882 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | How to Survive Your Viva: Defending a Thesis in an Oral Examination |
Authors: | Author: Rowena Murray |
Page Count: | 192 |
Subjects: | Higher education, tertiary education, Universities, Study and learning skills: general, Study & learning skills: general |
Description: | Select Guide Rating A concise, practical introduction that equips students with the skills they need to defend their thesis or dissertation. ***** Amazon reviews for the second edition: "Again, Rowena Murray nails it! A perfectly balanced guide outlining truly useful tips to getting through your viva from someone who knows." "This is an excellent book. I found the book helpful in giving me a good understanding of what to expect, how to start with focusing on the specific areas suggested and how to develop my own style in marking up my thesis ... It certainly reduced my nerves going in knowing I had suggested areas fully prepared. A must have for anyone doing a viva!" How to Survive Your Viva 3e is a concise, practical introduction that equips students with the skills they need to defend their thesis or dissertation. The oral examination requires the highest standard of communication skills. The book ensures you are ready for what can be a complex and intimidating experience, telling you what to expect, how to practise and prepare, what questions you might be asked and how to ensure your responses support your thesis. Written in an accessible style, this book draws on the tried and trusted material and activities created for viva preparation workshops run by the author over many years. Thoroughly updated but retaining its well-loved style, this 3rd edition provides:
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Imprint Name: | Open University Press |
Publisher Name: | Open University Press |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2015-04-16 |