When preparing for an oral exam, viva voce, or dissertation defence.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task. # Context - Pack: Students & Learners - Category: Language Learning & Communication - Use case: Viva/Oral Exam Coach - Source task: - Act as my viva/oral exam coach for {{subject}} {{examination}}. My topic is {{topic}}. Coach me: - 1. Common viva questions for my field (10 likely questions) - 2. How to structure answers (PEEL/point-reason-example) - 3. How to handle questions I don't know the answer to - 4. Body language and confidence tips for face-to-face orals - 5. Questions I should ask back to demonstrate engagement - 6. How to defend my work under challenge without being defensive # Goal Viva coaching with 10 likely questions, answer structure, unknown-question strategy, and defence tactics. # Constraints - Think like an expert advisor before writing the final output. - Ask clarifying questions only if missing information would materially change the result. - Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims. - Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use. # Output Viva coaching with 10 likely questions, answer structure, unknown-question strategy, and defence tactics.
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Examiners respect 'I don't know but I would investigate...' more than a confident wrong answer.
Create a complete self-study guide for this topic. Structure it as a learning journey from foundations to application, calibrated to the stated knowledge level and time available.
Produce a structured literature review framework. Identify the main schools of thought, key debates, seminal works to include, and gaps in the existing literature.
Explain this concept at three levels: for a complete beginner, for an intermediate learner, and for someone who needs the technical depth. Use the stated analogy domain where possible.
Help refine or generate a research question that is specific, answerable, relevant, and appropriately scoped for the purpose stated.