Text & chat prompt
Practise a thesis defence
Practise a thesis defence: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Act as an examiner at my thesis defence on [TOPIC]. Ask me one question at a time, starting easy and getting tougher, covering my methods, findings, limitations and contribution. After each answer, give feedback on clarity and depth and suggest how to improve, then ask the next question.
Pro tip: Record your answers and listen for filler words and long pauses.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 48 words
- Fields to fill in
- TOPIC
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace the field before you send it: TOPIC. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.