Thesis defense presentation template
Master's and PhD students defending a thesis to a committee.
10 slides. Example, names are fictional.
Tips
- 01State your research question on its own slide, early, in one sentence.
- 02Show the gap in prior work before your method, so the committee sees why it matters.
- 03Lead each results slide with the finding as its title, not the analysis name.
- 04Raise your own limitations before the committee does, and pair each with future work.
Questions
- How long is a thesis defense presentation?
- Most defenses open with a 20 to 30 minute talk, about 15 to 25 slides, followed by questions from the committee. Check your department's rules.
- What slides go in a thesis defense?
- Title, research question, background and gap, method, results, discussion, contributions, limitations, future work and a closing slide that opens questions.
- Can I edit this thesis defense template in PowerPoint?
- Yes. Edit it in MakeDecks in your browser, then download an editable .pptx with native charts, or a PDF, for free.
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