GROW for your doctoral viva
This is another post from the excellent work of Dr Nathan Ryder. He adapted a tool from the world of coaching (G.R.O.W.) as a way to plan your viva prep…
Posts Tagged: Viva Skills
Understanding PhD thesis examination expectations: A framework
This is extremely useful and our library has access – Helping doctoral students understand PhD thesis examination expectations: A framework and a tool for supervision David Hodgson (2017) – https://doi.org/10.1177/146978741774202
Viva Nerves
There are some thought-provoking initial questions to be found on the Viva Survivors blog. Worth a look when framing what nervousness mean to you.
Viva Confidence and Communication
This site is full of thought-provoking reflections – and practical tips on what to do to be ready for the day. It is written by someone who has been through…
Dr D’s Essential Reading for the Nearly-Completed.
Just a personal opinion (I’m not affiliated at all) – I find Nathan Ryder’s text not only really useful, but a highly accessible read to – and an absolute bargain…
UoB Doctorate Resources
The University has invested in a number of resources to help you at different stages of your doctorate. These come highly recommended! The Good Viva Video The Good Supervision Video The…