Communication skills for engineering scholars
Structure arguments logically, use data wisely & adapt to your audience. Clear tech writing builds trust. Keep engineering concepts accessible.
Structure arguments logically, use data wisely & adapt to your audience. Clear tech writing builds trust. Keep engineering concepts accessible.
This course teaches engineering scholars how to improve their communication skills, focusing on rhetoric, argumentation, public speaking, grant writing, and scientific writing. It covers the basics of being clear and persuasive in engineering communication, with practical exercises to reinforce learning. While primarily aimed at engineering scholars, the first three weeks of content can benefit anyone looking to enhance their communication skills.
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What you'll learn
Master the basics of rhetoric: invention, arrangement, and style in communication
Develop persuasive argumentation skills using rhetorical strategies
Enhance public speaking abilities, including voice modulation and presentation techniques
Learn how to write effective project proposals and grant applications
Understand the structure and components of scientific papers
Improve overall clarity and persuasiveness in engineering communication
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
195 Minutes PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course, "Communication skills for engineering scholars," is designed to enhance the communication abilities of engineering professionals and students. It covers five key areas: how to be clear, how to persuade, public speaking, writing project proposals, and crafting scientific papers. The curriculum is based on rhetorical theory and argumentation strategies, providing practical tools for effective communication in engineering contexts. Students will learn to structure their ideas, present them persuasively, and adapt their communication style for various purposes, from public presentations to grant writing and academic publishing.
How to be clear
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
How to persuade
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
How to present in public
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
How to write a project proposal
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
How to write a scientific paper
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Communication and Innovative Education
Nicoletta Di Blas is an associate professor at Politecnico di Milano, Italy's largest technical university. With a background in classics and a PhD in general linguistics, she has taught communication skills at the university for nearly two decades and technology-based communication for cultural heritage at the University of Italian Switzerland for eight years. Di Blas is the head of HOC-LAB, a multimedia communication and innovative education laboratory within the Department of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering. She has actively participated in over 20 research projects, leading several as a coordinator, and has (co)authored more than 140 publications in her field.
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