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TABLE OF CONTENT
Module Description
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Module Outcomes
vii
Module Outlines
vii
Topic 1
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The Needs for Viva Voce
1
1.1
Defining Viva Voce
1
1.2
General Needs for Viva Voce
2
1.3
Specific Needs for Viva Voce
2
Topic 2 : Viva Voce Panel and its Role
3
2.1
Role of Panel Members
3
2.2
Variation of Examiners
5
2.3
Adapting to Examiners’ Diverse Style
5
Topic 3 : Motivation Behind the Research Work
7
3.1
Justifying the Resolved Research Gap
7
3.2
Demonstrating the Strength of Research Solutions
7
Topic 4 : Implications of the Research Work
9
4.1
Viability of the Research Work
9
4.2
Impact of the Findings
9
Topic 5 : Key Areas to be Evaluated
11
5.1
Clarity of the Research Work
11
5.2
Sufficiency of the Scope
11
5.3
Ability to Engage With Scientific Community
12
Topic 6
:
Viva Voce Presentation Skills
13
6.1
Impactful Presentation Skills
13
6.2
Confidence During Presentation
14
6.3
Anticipating Possible Questions
15
Topic 7 : Possible Outcomes of Viva Voce
17
7.1
The Five Possible Outcomes (Scales)
17
7.2
The Consequences of Each Outcome
17
Conclusion
19
References and Further Readings
21