Effective Communication for Science and Technology

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-03-22
Mått:142 x 218 x 20 mm
Vikt:280 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Bloomsbury Study Skills
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780333775462

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JOAN VAN EMDEN has taught Communication Studies, in particular the skills of writing and presenting technical material, at the University of Reading for over 20 years. In 1990 she launched The Jove Centre, a consultancy specialising in teaching these skills to managers in engineering companies throughout the UK. Joan is in demand as a speaker and an advisor on company documentation and presentations to clients. She is the author of A Handbook of Writing for Engineers.

Innehållsförteckning

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO WRITING AND SPEAKING IntroductionPART TWO: WRITING SKILLS Listening, Reading and Making NotesGood Style and PresentationWriting Reports and DissertationsPART THREE: SPEAKING SKILLS Working as Part of a GroupPreparing Notes and Visual AidsDelivery and Non-Verbal CommunicationSurviving the VivaPART FOUR: APPLYING FOR A JOB Preparing a CV and Job ApplicationThe Successful Job InterviewIndex.