I made a mistake with my supervisor in the defense of my graduate student, as well as his dean's father.
Graduate student ** defense error scene, me and my sensitive supervisor and the dean's father.
For secondary school students, the biggest challenge in coping with higher education is the various exams. However, when they enter the halls of bachelor's and master's degrees, the biggest obstacle to successful completion of their studies becomes graduation** and defense. At this stage, it has become a common phenomenon that failure to pass often leads to delayed completion of the course.
Undergraduates can spend the first three years relatively peacefully, but as they enter their fourth year, graduation** and defense become a huge challenge for many students. Compared with undergraduates, graduate students have a deeper understanding of the importance of graduation and defense, which is almost a threshold experience.
At the graduate level, students whose research is not satisfactory may find it difficult to defend themselves or even be powerless in the face of professors' questions. In this way, in addition to blaming themselves and apologizing, they can cause trouble for the mentor. Of course, there are also tutors who are very strong and willing to advocate for their students.
*The experience of failing the defense is sometimes closely related to the tutor. Some students have a good tacit understanding with their tutors, can adjust correctly**, and the defense is relatively smooth. However, some students asked the tutor for advice after the defense, but the tutor rejected it, believing that the reviewer's accusation was nonsense and ignored it. These mentors are called"Immortal Mentor"。
On the other hand, there are also mentors"Soft-hearted", a student who was influenced by the principal's team at the defense meeting was severely criticized. As the defense teacher, the principal on the stage was not soft-hearted, not only criticizing the student, but also implicating the tutor sitting in the audience. In the face of this situation, both students and tutors seem to be powerless and miserable.
One student shared an experience he had in the lab where his supervisor turned out to be a student of the dean. He was told that during the degree defense of his graduating class students, the tutor remained silent due to the dean's punishment until the dean shouted that he was tired.
At that moment, the dean's criticism instantly turned to the mentor, after all, the tutor was also a student of the dean. Perhaps in the mind of the supervisor, the pressure and struggle of pursuing his own degree has passed. The fact that he was once shattered may be taken for granted, and it seems that every student who is admitted must endure the punishment of his mentor.
In contrast, another student's defense experience was enviable. Graduate school time should have been spent nervously preparing for the defense, but this student was addicted to games and went to the lab every day to pass the free time. The most surprising thing is that his mentor is also a game enthusiast, and the two go out to relax together after work, and they form a group"The duo of Wolong and Phoenix"。
Although this situation raises concerns about whether students will be able to successfully defend themselves, the tutors do not seem to care. Perhaps, in their opinion, this easy life is the most ideal state.
During the defense, one student successfully passed the debate with the help of the tutor, who even invited the dean's father to participate, which gave the student an extra sense of security. Once again, it turns out that with the support of important academic figures, the defense becomes relatively easy.
There are a few issues that graduate students need to focus on when defending their defense. Not all graduate students get a responsible supervisor, and not all supervisors have such a wealth of experience. To ensure a successful defense, students cannot rely solely on the support of their tutors, but need to be well prepared, at least not to be a burden on them.
*When defending, you should first pay attention to your grooming and try to dress appropriately to make a good first impression. Grooming is the first impression a professor has before communicating with the defense committee, so it is important to avoid making people feel uncomfortable.
The opening statement is also a key part of the defense, so it's a good idea to clearly introduce the basics on the first page of the PPT and don't forget to introduce your mentor. The status of the mentor is often more important than the content of the defense, and the higher the reputation of the mentor, the less the defense committee will question you.
When presenting PowerPoint, be sure to be fluent and avoid stammering and incoherent speech, which can prevent the defense from getting to the point. It is crucial to have your speech ready. Before you defend your defense, you can prepare some questions that may be asked in advance and be prepared to answer them.
Students should also note that some tutors may be better at answering questions, so it's important to keep in mind during the questioning session"Answer, don't answer, apologize for being wrong"。After all, it is very difficult for a student to argue with the tutor in the defense, and if the tutor is annoyed, the defense is likely to end in failure.
In general, both undergraduate and graduate students should be well prepared for the ** defense. While it is beneficial to have a strong supervisor, in the case of PhDs**, it is more important to focus on the depth of research. Defending is an essential step in your college career, especially at top universities, where the defense is more formal and the expectations of professors are higher. Students need to be well prepared, not like"Dean Dad"All the same, because such lucky students are in the minority after all.
Today's topic: Has Your Mentor ever whipped you?Feel free to leave a message in the comment section and share your thoughts with us. The above information comes from the Internet. The author of this article does not intend to target or allude to any country, political system, organization, race, or individual. The data and theories are based on the Internet**, and the above content does not mean that the author agrees with the relevant laws, rules, opinions, behaviors, and is not responsible for the authenticity of the information contained in this article. The author of this article is not responsible for any problems caused by the above content or related issues, and does not assume any direct or indirect legal responsibility.