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***** 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 suppo

Table of Contents
What is a viva?
Orientation
Roles and responsibilities
Questions
Answers
Interacting
Practising
Countdown to the examination
Outcomes
Endnote

Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Open University Press
      Publication Date: 16/04/2015
      ISBN13: 9780335263882, 978-0335263882
      ISBN10: 335263887
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      ***** 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 suppo

      Table of Contents
      What is a viva?
      Orientation
      Roles and responsibilities
      Questions
      Answers
      Interacting
      Practising
      Countdown to the examination
      Outcomes
      Endnote

      Bibliography
      Index

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