Project defence is sacrosanct. It’s an activity that must take place to determine the capability and authenticity of the author of a research paper. This is usually done at the end of an academic period or at the final lap of the final year at school.

It is essential to know how to prepare to defend a project considering the technicalities, reporting style and formats of the research being carried out.

The following are the best approaches to prepare for project defence:

1. Study your project materials thoroughly day and night try to summarize each chapter and have them at your fingertips.
2. Look out for materials on likely questions to be asked, you can try 21 compulsory project defence questions.
3.  Form a small study group with your classmates to study the materials you’ve gathered together
4. Organize a mock defence amongst yourself with the help of at least a junior lecturer from your department
5. Use the help of a proofreader to correct grammatical errors or spellings in your work.
6. Make sure to submit the department’s copy of your work in good time (hard and soft copies) as instructed by the Head of Department or supervisor.
7. Register for the defence and confirm that you are approved to join the defence
8. Isolate yourself for two days before the defence to memorize key questions that might be thrown at you on the defence day.
9. Work on the following areas with the help of an experienced coach;
10. Stage management
11. Time management
12. Stage fright
13. The use of PowerPoint
14. Bullet points from key sections of your work
15. Dressing (the outfit should be consistent with your institution-approved specifications and colours) Take a cue here
16. Build self-esteem and personal confidence
17.  Do a short prayer to God
18. Have a long sleep a day to the defence to cool off your head
19. Eat a good meal with lots of water
20. Aim for an ‘A’ grade
21. Promise yourself a treat after the defence
22.  Get ready for the defence.
23. Kill it.