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The thrilling world of academic rigmarole! Here's a comprehensive guide to the academic terms and jargon related to defending a thesis:

Thesis Defending Terminology:

Thesis/Dissertation: The written document that presents original research, summarizes the findings, and justifies the conclusions.
Candidate/Student: The individual who presents their thesis for examination.
Supervisor: The academic mentor who guides the candidate throughout the research process and thesis preparation.
Examiners: The panel of experts who assess the thesis and conduct the oral examination.
Defense/Oral Examination: The formal presentation and discussion of the thesis in front of the examiners.
Viva Voce: A colloquial term for the oral examination, derived from the Latin phrase "viva voce," meaning "in one's own voice."
Thesis Committee: A group of experts, usually consisting of the supervisor and one or more examiners, who oversee the thesis preparation and examination process.
Types of Examiners:

Internal Examiner: A faculty member from the same institution as the candidate, often with expertise in the same or related field.
External Examiner: An expert from another institution or a related field, providing an external perspective on the research.
Chair/President: The examiner who leads the oral examination and ensures the discussion remains on track.
Thesis Defense Process:

Thesis Proposal: A written document outlining the research plan, methodology, and expected outcomes, which is typically presented to the thesis committee for approval.
Thesis Preparation: The candidate writes and prepares the thesis under the guidance of their supervisor and thesis committee.
Thesis Submission: The candidate submits their completed thesis to the thesis committee for evaluation.
Thesis Examination: The examiners review the thesis and conduct the oral examination, which may involve defending the research and addressing questions.
Feedback and Revisions: The examiners provide feedback on the thesis, and the candidate may be required to make revisions before final acceptance.
Thesis Acceptance: The thesis is officially accepted, and the candidate is awarded their academic degree.
Additional Terms:

Citation: A reference to a specific source or piece of literature, often used to support an argument or claim.
Sources: The materials or data used to inform the research, such as books, articles, or primary data collection.
Methodology: The procedures and methods used to conduct the research, including data collection and analysis.
Methodologism: An excessive focus on research methods, which may detract from the significance or impact of the findings.
Significance: The importance or relevance of the research findings, which should be discussed in the thesis.
Now that you're familiar with these terms and jargon, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the world of academic thesis defenses!