Thesis Writing 2
W11
Final Oral Defense
Module W11: Final Oral Defense
Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying this module, you will be able to:
1. Know the deliverables during final oral defense
2. Know the deliverables during post final oral defense
Final Oral Defense
The final oral defense is an oral examination open to the public, during which the author of a thesis
or dissertation demonstrates to his or her committee satisfactory command of all aspects of the work
presented and other related subjects, if applicable.
a. After complying with the pre-oral recommendations, and upon the endorsement of the adviser to the
Program Chair as approved by the Dean, the student shall now proceed with the Oral Defense.
b. Proof of payment of defense fee shall be submitted to the Dean two (2) weeks before the scheduled
defense.
c. Three (3) copies of thesis shall be submitted to the subject adviser at least seven (7) days before the
Final Oral Defense schedule. These copies shall be distributed to the members of the panel, the technical
adviser and the Dean.
d. The members of the panel shall submit their final evaluation of the thesis/dissertation with their
comments/recommendations.
POST-FINAL DEFENSE PROCESS
After a student successfully defended his/her final project, a certification of final version of
capstone/thesis/dissertation shall be prepared along with the following requirements:
1. Hardbound copy of manuscript
BAMM-6402 Thesis Writing 2
2. Electronic submission saved in CD-ROM (includes the following: Journal article, code, exe files, user
manual, CV and manuscript)
3. Journal Article (only for graduate students)
4. Anti-Plagiarism Test Result not more that 20% similarity index
5. Certificate of Proofread
6. Curriculum Vitae
References:
• The Research and Publication Unit (2020). Student Research Manual. [Pamphlet]. Quezon City: AMA
Education System.