Open course “Thesis Defense Training”
Dates: 17th + 18th Nov 2022
Price: 350 € incl. 19% VAT
(Payment by bank transfer after registration)
This online course is designed to prepare doctoral students optimally for their thesis defense. In the first part of the course the participants get practical tips for their introductory presentation: how to structure the presentation, how to build up the central argument, what language to use, etc.
The second part of the course deals with typical problems that occur during the discussion: How to respond to criticism and “killer-questions”, how to deal with stage fright and black-outs, etc. In the third part of the workshop, participants get the chance to practice their presentation and to receive feedback from the group and from the trainer.
Course Info
Course Contents
- how to structure the thesis defense presentation
- how to build a sound argumentation in the presentation
- the opening of the presentation
- how to respond to difficult questions
- presentations from participants
Objectives
- You give a convincing and well-structured presentation.
- You respond adequately to difficult questions.
- You are confident and well prepared for the thesis defense.
- Objectives
Group Size
5 to 10 participants
Individual Coaching
After the course participants have the chance to schedule an individual appointment with the trainer to discuss their topic in more detail.
Course Schedule
Thursday, 17th Nov 2022
| 09:00 – 11:30 | The opening of the thesis defense presentation How to structure the thesis defense presentation |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Early Lunch Break |
| 12:15 – 14:00 | How to build a sound argumentation Application to participants’ topics |
Friday, 18th Nov 2022
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Rhetoric and presentation techniques Mini-presentations from participants |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | How to respond to difficult questions How to manage nervousness General tips for your preparation |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Full presentations from one or two participants (thesis defense simulation) |
About the trainer
Dr. Malte Engel studied philosophy, psychology and English. In 2010 he finished his PhD at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain with a thesis on “Cognitive Capacities as a Basis of Moral Responsibility”. In 2012 he started teaching courses on critical reasoning and logic and founded the Institute of Competence in Argumentation.
Registration
Dates: 17th + 18th Nov 2022
Price: 350 € incl. 19% VAT
(Payment by bank transfer after registration)