How to Defend a Thesis in a Canadian Graduate Program
5 min read · For Canadian students
Practical preparation for Canadian master's and doctoral defenses.
Canadian defenses are conversation, not interrogation.
Prepare a 20-minute presentation covering context, gap, methods, findings, contribution.
Anticipate three categories of questions: clarification, methodological challenge, broader implications.
Read your committee's recent work - questions reflect their interests.
Prepare a one-pager summarising your thesis.
Don't bluff. 'That's a great question - I haven't fully thought through that aspect' is respected.
Sleep, eat, arrive early.
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