Topic Selection and Overview: Why did you choose this topic? - "I chose this topic because it has not been thoroughly explored in the field, and I believe that new insights could contribute to our understanding of it." Briefly explain what your research project is all about. - "My project investigates the effects of climate change on marine biodiversity, focusing on the correlation between rising ocean temperatures and species distribution." What is the scope of your research project? - "My research is focused on the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the coastlines of North America and Europe, from the years 1990 to 2020." What is the significance of your study? - "The significance of this study lies in its potential to inform climate change mitigation policies and strategies to protect marine biodiversity." Literature Review and Theoretical Framework: How does your work relate to the existing literature in the field? - "My work builds on existing research on climate change effects, but specifically explores the yet under-researched area of its impact on marine species distribution." What theories or frameworks did you base your research on? - "I used the ecological systems theory to understand the interrelationships between different marine species and their environment." Research Design, Methodology, and Variables: What are your research variables? - "The independent variable is the ocean temperature, while the dependent variable is the distribution of marine species." What research methodology did you use? - "I used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of temperature and biodiversity data with qualitative analysis of policy documents." Why did you use that particular research methodology? - "This methodology allowed for a comprehensive view of the issue, leveraging numerical trends and contextual insights." How did you ensure the study's validity and reliability? - "I cross-verified data from multiple sources and used rigorous statistical tests to ensure validity and reliability." Why did you choose this particular sample/population for your study? - "I chose this region because it has both high biodiversity and significant temperature changes, making it a critical area for study." Can you explain the data analysis process you used? - "I used regression analysis to find the relationship between temperature changes and species distribution, followed by thematic analysis of the policy documents." What source of the data was implied for the research? - "I used primary data from oceanographic surveys for quantitative analysis and secondary data from policy documents for qualitative analysis." Findings, Contributions, Limitations, and Implications: What limitations did you encounter in your study? - "One limitation was the lack of comprehensive species data in certain regions, which could potentially affect the accuracy of the findings." What is the most surprising finding from your research? - "The most surprising finding was that even small changes in ocean temperatures had a significant impact on species distribution." Can you discuss the main contributions of your research to your field of study? - "My research provides empirical evidence of the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity, contributing to the climate change discourse and informing policymaking." How do your findings impact the real world? - "These findings can inform conservation efforts and influence policy decisions around climate change mitigation." Supporting your findings, what areas will you suggest for future research? - "Future research could explore the impact of ocean temperature changes on specific key species to understand the broader ecosystem implications." How would you relate your findings to the existing theories on the study? - "The findings support the ecological systems theory, demonstrating how environmental changes (like temperature shifts) can impact species behavior and distribution." Self-Reflection and Future Work: What would you have done differently if you could start your project again? - "In hindsight, I would have incorporated more diverse data sources to have an even broader view of the issue." What are the future directions of your research? - "I believe further research should explore how climate change is affecting individual marine species' behavior and what mechanisms they're using to adapt." What did you learn from doing this research? - "I learned about the intricacies of marine ecosystems and the real-world impact of climate change, as well as improved my data analysis skills." How has your view of your research topic changed over the course of your project? - "My view of the topic has become more nuanced. I now appreciate the complex, interconnected nature of environmental challenges, and how important interdisciplinary research is to address these issues."
What I absolutely love about this is that these questions are the exact types of questions you should ask YOURSELF regularly throughout your research. Great content!
I did my dissertation proposal presentation yesterday, and was relieved at the end. I didn't get many questions, and the committee liked my topic. They actually liked that papers in my reference list were mostly less than five years old. I now must endure the IRB approval thing.
Thank you so much for this. This has distilled so much into a ten-plus minute video that others spread across pages of oblique text. It's gold regardless of one's field.
This is very useful. I'm 8 days out to my defense and this just refreshed the items my chair and I reviewed regarding the questions that may be asked. I will forward this to my colleagues!
as someone who is gearing up for a dissertation defense next week, i found this video to be very timely and immensely helpful. thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us :) i thoroughly enjoy your content!
My defence is next week and this helped me calm down right now. My presentation is ready(though for sure i will change things) and Im still preparinh but i feel less like I'm in this vacuum of being lost and have like a lifeline. Thx
I'm leaving a comment here as a reminder to revisit because my brain is blanking out on absorbing anything right now.. someone drop a comment reminding me if I have re-watched and processing it. Thank you for the video
@LyndreNel no... but thank you for bringing me back here. I appreciate it. I'll go re watch it now.. though given my life circumstances, it may be a little less helpful. I wish you a warm Thanksgiving season. :)
Your content continues to be life saving. My quals are coming up in 2 months and my comittee members keep asking me if I've been preparing and that it'll be the hardest thing ever, but then act like its some big secret.
Thank you for such an informative video. I am going to keep all this in mind as I start my defense prep (defending in a month)! I would love to watch your video on how to prepare a defense talk. Thank you for everything you do for us academics!
Andy, can you please provide the document file which you're showing in the video with all the questions? It would be very helpful if I can download that and save a copy.
The slides is a good idea. Like from the other video, PowerPoint of articles to flip through. I have a different method but might add that 1 in as well. Watching your videos to ponder the final essay if BA and also what to choose for masters (if I do it)
I found that putting limitations into a table with two columns helped me. Left column has the limitation, and right column has the solution to the limitation or how I would address it.
I remerber in my proposal defense that the whole members of the Committe were speaking daggers to me (to qoute from Hamlet). They even were speaking without reasoning. Finally, it was accepted😅 despite the fatal attak I was facing. This was six months ago.
Hello guys, i have to pick a topic that has to do with genders, language and society and I need to do a research paper on for an english course in uni. I'm really struggling to find something good because the doctor wants something very specific. The paper needs to be about 4 pages thats why she wants something specific. If anyone can help a brother out here it would be much appreciated ❤❤
nice content my men, but a little suggestion about the audio. Try to invest in a really nice mic to improve the over all quality of the content. it really make the difference. cheers from chile!!!
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Topic Selection and Overview:
Why did you choose this topic? - "I chose this topic because it has not been thoroughly explored in the field, and I believe that new insights could contribute to our understanding of it."
Briefly explain what your research project is all about. - "My project investigates the effects of climate change on marine biodiversity, focusing on the correlation between rising ocean temperatures and species distribution."
What is the scope of your research project? - "My research is focused on the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the coastlines of North America and Europe, from the years 1990 to 2020."
What is the significance of your study? - "The significance of this study lies in its potential to inform climate change mitigation policies and strategies to protect marine biodiversity."
Literature Review and Theoretical Framework:
How does your work relate to the existing literature in the field? - "My work builds on existing research on climate change effects, but specifically explores the yet under-researched area of its impact on marine species distribution."
What theories or frameworks did you base your research on? - "I used the ecological systems theory to understand the interrelationships between different marine species and their environment."
Research Design, Methodology, and Variables:
What are your research variables? - "The independent variable is the ocean temperature, while the dependent variable is the distribution of marine species."
What research methodology did you use? - "I used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of temperature and biodiversity data with qualitative analysis of policy documents."
Why did you use that particular research methodology? - "This methodology allowed for a comprehensive view of the issue, leveraging numerical trends and contextual insights."
How did you ensure the study's validity and reliability? - "I cross-verified data from multiple sources and used rigorous statistical tests to ensure validity and reliability."
Why did you choose this particular sample/population for your study? - "I chose this region because it has both high biodiversity and significant temperature changes, making it a critical area for study."
Can you explain the data analysis process you used? - "I used regression analysis to find the relationship between temperature changes and species distribution, followed by thematic analysis of the policy documents."
What source of the data was implied for the research? - "I used primary data from oceanographic surveys for quantitative analysis and secondary data from policy documents for qualitative analysis."
Findings, Contributions, Limitations, and Implications:
What limitations did you encounter in your study? - "One limitation was the lack of comprehensive species data in certain regions, which could potentially affect the accuracy of the findings."
What is the most surprising finding from your research? - "The most surprising finding was that even small changes in ocean temperatures had a significant impact on species distribution."
Can you discuss the main contributions of your research to your field of study? - "My research provides empirical evidence of the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity, contributing to the climate change discourse and informing policymaking."
How do your findings impact the real world? - "These findings can inform conservation efforts and influence policy decisions around climate change mitigation."
Supporting your findings, what areas will you suggest for future research? - "Future research could explore the impact of ocean temperature changes on specific key species to understand the broader ecosystem implications."
How would you relate your findings to the existing theories on the study? - "The findings support the ecological systems theory, demonstrating how environmental changes (like temperature shifts) can impact species behavior and distribution."
Self-Reflection and Future Work:
What would you have done differently if you could start your project again? - "In hindsight, I would have incorporated more diverse data sources to have an even broader view of the issue."
What are the future directions of your research? - "I believe further research should explore how climate change is affecting individual marine species' behavior and what mechanisms they're using to adapt."
What did you learn from doing this research? - "I learned about the intricacies of marine ecosystems and the real-world impact of climate change, as well as improved my data analysis skills."
How has your view of your research topic changed over the course of your project? - "My view of the topic has become more nuanced. I now appreciate the complex, interconnected nature of environmental challenges, and how important interdisciplinary research is to address these issues."
Thanks a lot for this .this will definitely going to help us
I'm gonna defend my dissertation on Monday~ this super helpful!
What I absolutely love about this is that these questions are the exact types of questions you should ask YOURSELF regularly throughout your research. Great content!
Pleased to say I passed my viva yesterday. All these tips are very true. In the U.K. it’s not a defence but more of a discussion.
I did my dissertation proposal presentation yesterday, and was relieved at the end. I didn't get many questions, and the committee liked my topic. They actually liked that papers in my reference list were mostly less than five years old. I now must endure the IRB approval thing.
Thank you so much for this. This has distilled so much into a ten-plus minute video that others spread across pages of oblique text. It's gold regardless of one's field.
Your videos make me have so many thoughts in preparation for my defense in 3 weeks. I am very much greateful for your videos.
This is very useful. I'm 8 days out to my defense and this just refreshed the items my chair and I reviewed regarding the questions that may be asked. I will forward this to my colleagues!
This is incredibly valuable content. Thank you for your service to the PhD community, wherever one is on their journey.
as someone who is gearing up for a dissertation defense next week, i found this video to be very timely and immensely helpful. thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us :) i thoroughly enjoy your content!
My defence is next week and this helped me calm down right now. My presentation is ready(though for sure i will change things) and Im still preparinh but i feel less like I'm in this vacuum of being lost and have like a lifeline. Thx
I'm leaving a comment here as a reminder to revisit because my brain is blanking out on absorbing anything right now.. someone drop a comment reminding me if I have re-watched and processing it.
Thank you for the video
Have you rewatched and processed it yet?
@LyndreNel no... but thank you for bringing me back here. I appreciate it. I'll go re watch it now.. though given my life circumstances, it may be a little less helpful. I wish you a warm Thanksgiving season. :)
Your content continues to be life saving. My quals are coming up in 2 months and my comittee members keep asking me if I've been preparing and that it'll be the hardest thing ever, but then act like its some big secret.
How I wish I had this insight to help the dumpster fire of a research presentation I had 2 months ago lol. Great stuff, cheers!
Just in time! My defense phase starting tomorrow !
Good luck!
Thank you for such an informative video. I am going to keep all this in mind as I start my defense prep (defending in a month)! I would love to watch your video on how to prepare a defense talk. Thank you for everything you do for us academics!
I wonder why one should be asked such background questions when, in fact, they have been highlighted already in their 15 or 20-minute presentation.
Such a helpful video, thank you!
This is really really helpful
Andy, can you please provide the document file which you're showing in the video with all the questions? It would be very helpful if I can download that and save a copy.
Check the pinned comment.
Thank you Andy
Very fascinating. Thank your
The slides is a good idea. Like from the other video, PowerPoint of articles to flip through. I have a different method but might add that 1 in as well. Watching your videos to ponder the final essay if BA and also what to choose for masters (if I do it)
thank you so much!
I found that putting limitations into a table with two columns helped me. Left column has the limitation, and right column has the solution to the limitation or how I would address it.
really cool stuff! Thank you! :)
I remerber
in my proposal defense that the whole members of the Committe were speaking daggers to me (to qoute from Hamlet). They even were speaking without reasoning. Finally, it was accepted😅 despite the fatal attak I was facing. This was six months ago.
Where can I find the examples you mentioned in this video. I could screenshot them, but it'd be helpful to have a document if possible!
This is great, super great 😊
Do you have those sample answers to the summary questions you mention in the first section?
Can you share the document you created for the video
thank you
Hello guys, i have to pick a topic that has to do with genders, language and society and I need to do a research paper on for an english course in uni. I'm really struggling to find something good because the doctor wants something very specific. The paper needs to be about 4 pages thats why she wants something specific. If anyone can help a brother out here it would be much appreciated ❤❤
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nice content my men, but a little suggestion about the audio. Try to invest in a really nice mic to improve the over all quality of the content. it really make the difference. cheers from chile!!!
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