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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Professional Communication

As a Graduate Student

Top Attributes

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

How does this relate to graduate students?

Research = Parsimonious

Combating Speech Anxiety

  • Know your material
  • Visualize success
  • Note use
  • Practice, practice, practice
  • Manage the anxiety response

Why create an outline?

Organization is key

Introduction

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

Body

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

Conclusion

  • Summary
  • Response
  • Closing device

Visual Aids

Physical Behaviors

  • Posture
  • Facial Expression
  • Gestures/Note Use
  • Movement
  • Physical Behaviors

Vocalics

Appropriate language
Rate, Pitch, Intensity
Filler words

How to communicate with professors/faculty?

Be professional

Be clear

Be responsible

How to be a good teaching/research assistant?

Be professional

Be prepared

Be open

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