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Finally, your dissertation research seems to come to its logical end. I do not know whether your dissertation research was a nightmare for you or a pleasant work to do. I know that the final step of your dissertation research can have two outcomes. It can be a nightmare and it can be a successful undertaking.

You have guessed correctly if now you are thinking about the oral defense of your project. This is what you have to be preparing for at this moment. The thing is that the dissertation defense will influence the final results of the whole matter. If you dissertation is perfect, but you are not able to present it in a correct and powerful way, it will not be approved.

This is why we have several tips that should be helpful.

• You should know all the members of the committee. It would be better if in the process of your defense you address each member. Try to meet with each member before the presentation so that you know their concerns.
• Needless to say that the preliminary preparation is vital. First, before the defense you have to define the key points of your work that should be presented. Second, you should think of the possible questions that the members will ask you after the presentation.
• It is also a good idea to practice at home several times. Ask your parents or spouse to act like the committee members. Let them make all the critical comments.
• Think about your appearance, which can play a significant role as well. Find clean and neat clothes, do not use too much perfume and do not wear too bright make-up.

So, the oral defense can be not less challenging and tricky than writing a dissertation itself.