bibliophile :
As someone who has already gone through my viva, I don't think the comments were harsh at all. This was only a proposal presentation. If students are not made aware of the mistakes at this stage, they may end up carrying those same issues throughout their entire thesis. The examiners' comments are meant to help students see their work more clearly, improve it, and avoid bigger problems later on. As the Dr. mentioned, if you do not know how to write a proper problem statement or identify the research gap, it will become a much bigger issue later. It is even more problematic if your methodology is not properly designed. These are the foundations of your research, so you need to get them right before continuing with the rest of your thesis. As for meeting your supervisor, it is a fundamental part of the thesis-writing process. I understand that some supervisors can be difficult to approach or may not always be readily available, but ultimately, your thesis is your own responsibility, and you are the one who has to complete it. Using AI tools for guidance is not wrong. They can be helpful for understanding concepts, improving writing, or generating ideas. However, students should use them responsibly. Learn from the suggestions, think critically, and make the work your own instead of simply copying and pasting everything 🥰
2026-07-23 05:51:39