Everyone is a hero in front of the mirror at home, huh? But when it comes to a thesis presentation, you lose the courage and turn into a small mumbling creature. Let us not turn a thesis presentation into the show of miserable students. In fact, if you spend some time getting ready, the whole theses presentation will pass by painlessly.
Here are just a few possible variants of preparing a thesis presentation:
- Learn to lead a discussion. It will be during your thesis presentation, and if you know how to behave in debates and slightly but persuasively prove your point, nothing should go wrong. A good way of practicing the art of discussion is to debate with friends. It is good if they are aware of your scientific preferences and can operate the same terms as you. Debating with a supervisor will also bring bonuses to your thesis presentation.
- Pick out the main points and turn them into a brief and clear thesis presentation. You can even memorize the text by heart, but it is better to learn only the basic moments. The reason for this is obvious. If during a thesis presentation any member of the committee chooses to interrupt you with the question, it will be hard to catch up with the text later.
- Work on the argumentative questions. They are usually predictable. When during thesis presentations any committee member asks you such questions, you will be ready to answer them quickly and persuasively.
- There is nothing as important for a thesis presentation as the ability to talk. Mumbling, hurrying up, stretching words and saying “hum” all the time will not bring good results. Learn to speak seriously, using some persuasive gestures, do not swallow words and make sure it actually is a thesis presentation.
