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Professional Communication/Grad Student Workshop

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Professional Communication

As a Graduate Student
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Top Attributes

  • Leadership
  • Team player
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong work ethic

How does this relate to graduate students?

Research = Parsimonious

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Combating Speech Anxiety

  • Know your material
  • Visualize success
  • Note use
  • Practice, practice, practice
  • Manage the anxiety response
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Why create an outline?

Organization is key

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Introduction

  • Attention getting statement
  • Establish relevancy
  • Establish credibility
  • Thesis & preview
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Body

  • Multiple main points
  • Sub points for each main point
  • Use of transitions
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Conclusion

  • Summary
  • Response
  • Closing device
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Visual Aids

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Physical Behaviors

  • Posture
  • Facial Expression
  • Gestures/Note Use
  • Movement
  • Physical Appearance
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Vocalics

Appropriate language

Rate, Pitch, Intensity

Filler words

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How to communicate with professors/faculty?

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Be professional

Be clear

Be responsible

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How to be a good teaching/research assistant?

Be professional

Be prepared

Be open

Communication Center


Columbine Hall 312

719-255-4667

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