English Thesis Defense Opening Speech
Part One:
Good morning/afternoon/evening, distinguished professors, honorable committee members, fellow students, and guests. I am delighted to stand before you today to present and defend my research on [title of your thesis].
Firstly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my thesis advisor, [advisor's name], for his/her guidance, support, and invaluable insights throughout my research journey. Without his/her expertise and encouragement, this thesis would not have been possible. I am also grateful to my committee members, [committee members' names], for their time, effort, and constructive feedback on my thesis.
The aim of my research was to [briefly explain the objective of your research]. I conducted an in-depth literature review and employed a qualitative/quantitative research methodology to gather data and analyze findings. Throughout the research process, I encountered various challenges and obstacles, but they have only strengthened my determination and taught me valuable lessons.
In terms of the theoretical framework, I built upon the existing literature regarding [theoretical framework/topic]. By critically examining and synthesizing different perspectives, I developed a comprehensive understanding of the topic and identified gaps in the existing knowledge. This allowed me to formulate research questions that drove the direction of my study.
Next, I will present the key findings of my research. [Summarize the main findings of your research]. These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge by [explain the significance of your findings]. They shed light on [explain the implications of your findings].
Moreover, during the data collection and analysis process, I encountered some limitations. These limitations include [briefly mention the limitations of your study]. However, I took measures to mitigate these limitations, such as [explain the steps you took to address the limitations]. Despite these limitations, I firmly believe that my research has made a meaningful contribution to the field.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that this research would not have been possible without the support and cooperation of many individuals. I am indebted to [mention the individuals who have supported your research]. Their contributions have been invaluable and have shaped the outcome of this thesis.
Thank you all for your attention. I am now ready to answer any questions you may have regarding my research.
英文论文答辩开场白 篇三
英文论文答辩开场白
Opening Speech
(一)
Good morning,
Distinguished professors and teachers, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the oral defense. (或Welcome to attend the oral defense.) :
I am XX. First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, professorXX, for his intellectual guidance, invaluable instructions and comments on my thesis. It is with his valuable assistance that I have finally accomplished this thesis.
My topic is On the tragedy figures at historical turning points(Comparison of KongYiji and Rip Van )The whole thesis consists of 6 parts. The first part will give a brief introduction of the negative, evasive and conservative attitudes of Kong and Rip as well as the topic’s significance in the real society. And the second part is going to analyze the figures’ background
to show the historical necessity of the tragedies. In the third part, the tragic heroes’ failing in the character according to their living environment will be further discussed and the fourth part is to talk about their different tendency of dispositions and behaviors in the society. Then the author will dig into the root causes of the tragedies in the fifth part, and sum up the whole paper to reveal the ideological weak points of the two countries separately in the last part.Thank you!