Oral Defense

Definition

An oral defense is a formal presentation and discussion of a research project or thesis, where the student presents their findings and defends their work in front of a panel of experts.

Related terms

Presentation Skills: The ability to effectively communicate ideas, data, and findings through verbal means.

Q&A Session: A period after the oral defense where the panel asks questions to further evaluate the research project.

Panelists: The group of experts who assess and critique the student's work during the oral defense.