Communication in Research and Development
Komunikacija v razvoju in raziskavah
Lecturer: 45 hLab exercises: 45 hIndependent work: 75 h
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This course develops the communication skills needed for effective engineering work in an international environment.
- Technical English: terminology in electrical engineering and biomedical engineering, reading and understanding technical texts.
- Writing: writing technical reports, abstracts, professional emails, CVs; academic writing style and structure.
- Presenting: preparing and delivering oral presentations, visual aids, managing nervousness and audience questions.
- Group work: discussion, argumentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution in English.
- Ethics and responsibility: ethics in engineering practice, intellectual property, plagiarism.
Objectives
To prepare students for effective professional communication in English.
After successful completion, students will be able to:
- write structured technical reports and abstracts in English
- prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation
- understand and use professional terminology
- engage in reasoned discussion on technical topics
- recognise the ethical aspects of engineering work
Readings
- R.A. Day, B. Gastel: How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 7th Ed., Greenwood Press, 2011
- M. Alley: The Craft of Scientific Presentations, 2nd Ed., Springer, 2013
- APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed., American Psychological Association, 2009
- J.S. Peat, E. Elliott, L. Baur, V. Keena: Scientific Writing: Easy When You Know How, BMJ Books, 2002
- W. Strunk Jr., E.B. White: The Elements of Style, 4th Ed., Longman, 2000