Develop your research skills, Being successful at supervision

[VIDEO] Inside the Examiner’s Mind: What Examiners Look For in Your Thesis

By The University of the Free State|Published On: 24 August, 2026|Categories: Develop your research skills, Being successful at supervision|Tags: Peer review, Thesis examination, Viva preparation, Academic assessment, Doctoral defense|

Anticipate your examiners’ expectations by gaining an insider view of the evaluation process. Apply the criteria and common pitfalls highlighted in this video to proactively address potential concerns in your thesis before submission.

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Thuso Resources is a national toolbox of help (thuso) resources for early career researchers and scholars, developed in response to nation-wide studies which showed a need for this support platform. In the interest of collaboratively building strengths, South African universities have shared instruments, resources, and training offerings on this platform to inform and assist early career researchers and scholars in their career development.

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[VIDEO] Inside the Examiner’s Mind: What Examiners Look For in Your Thesis

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