What actually happens at the thesis defense meeting?
You are expected to give a 10-15 minute professional presentation that summarizes the purpose, method, results, and conclusions of your thesis study. Because your committee has already approved the method at this point, your presentation should emphasize results and conclusions. You are welcome to use PowerPoint for your presentation, but you will need to make sure that the necessary equipment is reserved (ask your thesis advisor). After (and/or during) your presentation, your thesis committee members will ask you questions about your study and issues raised by your thesis. Your thesis advisor can help you anticipate the types of questions that are likely to be asked.
