Thesis Defense Training: The final major milestone of the doctoral program is the oral defense of the dissertation, which presents unique communication challenges. This workshop is designed for doctoral candidates who wish to prepare intensively for their defense. At the beginning of the seminar, the traditional procedure and significance of a defense will be presented, and questions typically asked during defenses will be compiled. Subsequently, various strategies for presenting a convincing argumentative and rhetorical case during the defense will be taught. All doctoral candidates will have the opportunity to simulate their defense during the seminar and receive detailed feedback.