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Direct linkWellington, Jerry – Teaching in Higher Education, 2010
There has been relatively little research on the pre-conceptions of doctoral students about the final examination, the viva voce and hence there is a shortage of evidence to underpin activities designed to prepare them for this experience. The present paper, which is based upon data from a wide range of focus groups of pre-viva students, seeks to…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Doctoral Programs, Test Coaching, Test Preparation
