Effective Communication for Science and Technology

Students nowadays don''t just need subject knowledge - they need to communicate well, by writing clear, well-structured reports and by presenting their information in a professional way to an audience.This friendly, readable book guides science and technology students through all the communication involved in a typical course, from the first assignment to the final project report or dissertation. Detailed help and support is given, with lots of examples and practical advice, including how to apply for a job and succeed at an interview. Above all, this book will give its readers confidence that they can communicate effectively and get credit for their writing and speaking skills.>

List of contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO WRITING AND SPEAKING Introduction
PART TWO: WRITING SKILLS Listening, Reading and Making Notes
Good Style and Presentation
Writing Reports and Dissertations
PART THREE: SPEAKING SKILLS Working as Part of a Group
Preparing Notes and Visual Aids
Delivery and Non-Verbal Communication
Surviving the Viva
PART FOUR: APPLYING FOR A JOB Preparing a CV and Job Application
The Successful Job Interview
Index.

About the author

Joan Van Emden taught Communication Studies at the University of Reading, UK, for over 20 years.

Product details

• Authors: Joan van Emden, Joan Van Emden
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.2001
• EAN: 9780333775462
• ISBN: 978-0-333-77546-2
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Palgrave Study Skills; Study Guides; Macmillan Study Skills; Bloomsbury Study Skills
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; B, Economics, Economics and Finance, Popular Science in Economics, Study and Learning Skills