“Thoughtful, dedicated attention. Jen was 1000% “in it” with me. I am blown away by and indebted to my time working with Dr. Harrison.”
— Clinical Psychiatry Masters Student
Sure, there’s plenty of advice out there on the internet. But no amount of reading can prepare you for the real thing: the palms-sweating, brain-black-out moment when you realize you’re not sure how to answer the question they just threw at you.
The trouble is, preparing for that moment is tricky. Your friends giggle. Your mom doesn’t know the right questions to ask – and anyway, she thinks everything you do is awesome. And the mirror isn’t telling you what it thinks about your response. Without some expert feedback, your interview may be over before it’s even begun.
You’ll get to practice your responses with a live examiner who will interact with you just like the real thing.
I’ll provide you with detailed feedback about your responses, delivery, and presentation technique.
We’ll set writing goals and determine next steps targeted to your project and timeline
We’ll focus on what you do well, so that you can walk into your presentation with confidence.
.“Thoughtful, dedicated attention. Jen was 1000% “in it” with me. I am blown away by and indebted to my time working with Dr. Harrison.”
— Clinical Psychiatry Masters Student
30-minute debriefing session
Recommendation report
PhD – 2009 from the University of Wales
Professor of English
Writing instructor
Published researcher
Author of multiple books and articles in my own field (children’s literature)
Editor and reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed publications
Fully trained academic editor
When you book and pay for your mock proposal defense, you will receive an instruction email with a link for you to book your live Zoom session via my calendar. Your mock proposal defense will take 1 hour, and will begin from the moment the Zoom call begins. Your mock-examiner will ask questions and make comments just like a real examiner at your institution would, enabling you to practice presenting with confidence. After 1 hour, the examiner will call the presentation to a close, and you will have a 30-minute Q&A session, in which you can practice answering typical defense questions. A debriefing session with the mock examiner will then take place, offering you feedback on your strengths and any improvements you could make to your content or technique. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions at this time. After the debriefing session, you will receive a written recommendation report via email.
You can click here, or on any of the booking buttons on this page. You will be taken to a booking page that will enable you to purchase your mock defense session. You can pay with any credit or debit card, or using Apple or Google Pay – whatever works best for you! You can also pay in installments by choosing the “Klarna” option at checkout. Once you have booked, you will receive a link to book your live Zoom session via my calendar. After that, all you need to do is make sure you follow the instructions in the email and send me any materials for review at least 1 hour before your scheduled session.
A mock defense with a dissertation expert helps bring you one step closer to the dissertation finish line and achieving the degree qualification you are working so hard for. Students who complete their dissertations are much more likely to find high-level employment and pay off hefty student loans quickly – and passing your proposal defense is the first step towards successful completion. You can view your mock defense as an investment in your own success – a way of making sure your time and money do not end up being wasted.
First, make sure you leave enough time before your booking to prepare for the mock defense – just as you would for a real exam. You will want to practice delivering your presentation, as well as preparing answers to any questions you think might arise. Second, make sure you read the instruction email carefully and send me all the information I request. Failure to provide the necessary information may lead to your session being cancelled and a refund (minus any processing fees and charges) being issued.
Absolutely! I hold a PhD from the University of Wales, as well as a teaching qualification; I have worked as a university professor for many years, have trained as an academic editor and writing instructor, and have supervised dissertation students across many fields throughout my career. I am also a published academic with a strong research profile in my field.
If you do not find your mock defense session helpful, you can request a refund, no questions asked, with my full money-back guarantee.
Absolutely! I offer mock defense sessions to ALL graduate students, whether you are a masters or PhD student, and in any field of expertise. Please do note, however, that I am not a content expert in your field, so questions and comments during your mock defense may not cover specialist content knowledge.
Yes! Think about it – the cost of your writing workshop is less than the price of a romantic dinner for two, a new phone, or a new pair of shoes. In return, you get the peace of mind of knowing you are one step closer to successfully finishing your very expensive degree. That’s a bargain, right?