13 slidesModern layered thesisFree thesis defense presentation templates
Templates with the structure a thesis or dissertation defense asks for: problem, aims, literature, method, results and conclusions, in a clean design that keeps the committee on your findings.
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13 slidesMinimalist thesis defenseStructure of a thesis defense
| Section | Slides | What to show |
|---|---|---|
| Title | 1 | Title, author, advisor, program, date |
| Problem and research question | 1–2 | The gap, with evidence |
| Objectives | 1 | General and specific aims |
| Literature | 1–2 | Only the concepts you use later |
| Methodology | 2–3 | Design, sample, instruments, analysis |
| Results | 3–6 | One chart or table per aim |
| Discussion | 1 | How results compare with prior work |
| Conclusions | 1–2 | One per aim |
| Close | 1 | Thanks and questions |
Length
Typically 15 to 20 minutes, so 15 to 25 slides. Spend half your time on results and conclusions, and keep backup slides with full tables after the closing slide.
Frequently asked questions
How many slides should a thesis defense have?
15 to 25 for a 15 to 20 minute talk.
What design works best?
A restrained one: light background, one or two typefaces, one accent color.