Do you remember the final stage of the dissertation writing process? The final stage is your dissertation defense, which can be not less frustrating and challenging than the writing process itself. Still, you will have to take up this challenge and do your best. Otherwise, all your previous efforts will be just a waste of time.
 
Dissertation defense will be much easier if you get ready for it. You will have to think over your small speech, prepare all the necessary handouts for the committee and even think about your clothes. Even the smallest detail can have a great impact on the outcome of your dissertation defense.
 
One of the obligatory parts of the dissertation defense will be dissertation defense questions. After your speech all the committee members can ask you different dissertation defense questions. Having good answers is something that will also influence the outcome of the defense.
 
What are these dissertation defense questions for? Actually, they allow the committee to understand your awareness of the topic. So, if you fail to answer dissertation defense questions, it means you do not get your topic completely. In its turn, it will mean that you cannot get the degree yet.
 
So, how can you get ready for dissertations defense questions?

• First, you should think of the hot issues and controversial points of your project. It is more likely that dissertation defense questions will be devoted to these points.
• Second, you can consult your advisor. He/she should give you some hints on possible dissertation defense questions.

• Third, you can make a small presentation at home for some of your peers. They will have different dissertations defense questions that you will practice to answer.

The main advice that we would like to give you is – do not be afraid of dissertation defense questions. You can answer them all!