20 defense questions

The most common question you may be asked is what you learned from the study you have done. You
have to sum up your entire study in a few sentences and remember the technical terms you have
mentioned n your research because that is what your examiner wants to hear from you.

The next question to follow by default is why you chose this particular topic or what your inspiration
behind this study was. This is one of the trickiest questions as you have to prove your convincing power
to the panel of the teachers that what you did is valuable for the society and was worth their time. Tell
about how zealous you were about this particular problem.

What is the importance of your study or how will it contribute or add up to the existing body of
knowledge?

You may be asked to summarize your key findings of the research.

What type of background research have you done for the study?

What are the limitations you have faced while writing?

Why did you choose this particular method or sample for the study?

What will you include if you are told to add something extra to the study?

What are the recommendations of your study?

Who formed your sample and why you selected this particular age group?

What was your hypothesis and how you framed it?

If given a chance, would like to do something different with your work?

What are the limitations you faced while dealing with your samples?

How did you relate your study to the existing theories?

What is the future scope of this study?

What do you plan to do with your work after you have completed your degree?

What are the research variables you used?

Do you have any questions to be asked?

Did you evaluate your work?

How would you improve your work?

 TITLE DEFENSE GUIDELINES

1. Presentation is by group. Grading is individual.

2. Each group will be given 10 minutes to present proposal (project context, project significance,
conceptual framework, scope and delimitations, RRL, methods, design procedure, projected timeline)

3. See attached Evaluation Form as your reference on how you will be graded.

4. Submit THREE printed copies of Chapter 1 & 2 a day before the start of the title defense:

5. Wear your best business attire

What to Prepare:

Powerpoint Presentation-

3 copies of the documentation-

Yourself

DO’s and DON’Ts

1. Be well prepared for your presentation—academically, mentally and physically. Try to be well rested
and focused before your oral defense.

2. Know your audience thoroughly. Deliver an extempore- prepared talk

3. Never read from notes, a sheet or directly from an overhead projector

4. Understand your message clearly. The whole goal is to clearly communicate the message

5. Avoid mannerisms: Speak confidently but not aggressively

The thesis title defense paper should contain the following parts:

 Title
 Introduction
 Background of the Study
 Statement of the Problem
 Theoretical/ Conceptual Framework
 Definition of Terms
 Methodology
 Research Method
 Data Gathering Procedure with Flowchart
 Instrumentation
 Research Locale
 Participants and Sampling Technique
 References

IMPORTANT:
1. The paper must be stated on a future tense to explain how will you do your research since
this is still a title proposal.
2. The paper margin should be set 1 inch in each side.
Font style: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Paper size: 8.5 x 11 (short bond paper)
3. In-text citations should be made and references should also be compiled at the end of the
paper following the APA Format.
4. Three (3) copies of the paper should be submitted on the scheduled date and time of the title
defense i.e. one (1) copy per panel member.
5. Paper should be stapled or clipped. Do not use folder.