PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Professional Communication
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
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
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
Communication Center
Columbine Hall 312
719-255-4667
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