The VIVA Framework: 15 Questions Every PhD Examiner Asks And How to Answer Them
After examining 45+ PhD theses, I see examiners ask the same questions every time. This guide gives you all 15, organised into 5 categories: Clarity & Contribution, Methodology & Rigour, Literature & Theory, Reflection & Defence, and Impact & Future. Each question includes what the examiner is really testing, a full model answer you can adapt to your own research, and practical tips for structuring your response. Includes a DOs and DON'Ts checklist, a viva day preparation checklist, and a printable quick reference card. The question most candidates fail on is flagged throughout.
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