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What is the primary objective of the course 'Scientific Thinking and Reports Writing'?
What is the primary objective of the course 'Scientific Thinking and Reports Writing'?
To help and support students with understanding scientific papers, poster and presentation, and to provide practice in preparing reports.
Which of the following is a method covered in the practical sessions?
Which of the following is a method covered in the practical sessions?
The final exam is worth ___ points.
The final exam is worth ___ points.
60
Match the percentage to the corresponding aspect of communication:
Match the percentage to the corresponding aspect of communication:
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Effective delivery channels only involve verbal communication.
Effective delivery channels only involve verbal communication.
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What is the significance of body language in communication?
What is the significance of body language in communication?
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What percentage of communication impact comes from body language?
What percentage of communication impact comes from body language?
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What is one way to effectively engage an audience during a presentation?
What is one way to effectively engage an audience during a presentation?
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Less is best - the words we choose should be ___ language.
Less is best - the words we choose should be ___ language.
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Study Notes
Scientific Thinking and Reports Writing
- Course Code: 201 AAP
- Instructor: Dr. Mohamed Naguib El Helaly
- Department: Animal Science Department
- Email: [email protected]
- Course Objective: To understand scientific papers, posters and presentations. Also learn the methods of preparing scientific reports.
Course Schedule
- Lectures: Mondays, 10:15am - 11:30am
- Practicals: Mondays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Assessment
- Practical Assignments: 20 points (CV, Report, Poster and Presentation)
- Mid-term Exam: 10 points
- Oral Test: 10 points
- Final Exam: 60 points
- Total: 100 points
Practical Session Topics
- Introduction to Communication
- Research & Review Papers vs Thesis Dissertation
- Scientific and Business Report Writing
- How to Write a Successful Resume
- How to Prepare a Scientific Poster
- Tips and Tricks for Presentation
Communication Theory
- Why Communicate? To Improve Your Organization's Performance
Communication Principles
- Have an agenda
- Anticipate questions
- Stay within your boundaries
- Take control
- Keep your cool
Delivery Channels
- What we say (Verbal)
- Language: 30% of impact
- Words we choose
- How we put words together
- Appropriateness of words
- How we say it (Vocal, Visual):
- Speech: 40% of impact
- Sounds, tones, volume, pitch, articulation
- Resonance: richness, fullness, quality
- Variation: emphasis
- How we appear (Visual):
- Gestures and movement: 70% of impact
- Facial expressions and eye contact
- Presence: body stance and posture
Communication Impact
- What you say (30%): Content
- What they see (40%): Pictures and Graphs
- Engage, touch (70%): Models, Products and tools
What We Say - Content
- Less is Best:
- Use colorful language
- Use pauses effectively
- Eliminate paralanguage
- Know your audience:
- Run a sensitivity check
- Avoid jargon
- How we organize our words:
- Horizontal and vertical communication
- Message mapping
Understanding the Audience
- Hostile, friendly or neutral?
- How favorable are they towards your point of view?
- How willing are they to accept new ideas?
Body Language
- Eye contact:
- Look at audience individually
- Rotate audience attention
- Focus on each person
- Make eye contact for 2-3 seconds
- Gestures:
- Descriptive and specific visual pictures of words
- Illustrate key points
- Avoid random hand movements
- Use to emphasize numbers, location and size
- Facial Expressions:
- A simple smile
- Part of “how” we say things
- Automatic response to help illustrate words, feelings
- Posture and Movement:
- Convey a conversational attitude
- Stand up straight
- Keep head up
- Move with purpose, then STOP
Voice
- Relax and breathe
- Project your voice and yourself
- Quality:
- Rate of speaking
- Volume
- Inflection
- Articulation
Hearing vs Listening
- Key difference between hearing and listening
Verbal vs Non-verbal
- Communication style differences
Communication Percentage Breakdown
- Verbal: 35%
- Non-verbal: 65%
Other Communication Situations
- Performance appraisal
- Job interview
- Communicating with children/parents
- School Board meeting
- Community volunteer activities
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts from the Scientific Thinking and Report Writing course (Course Code: 201 AAP) offered by Dr. Mohamed Naguib El Helaly. It includes topics on preparing scientific reports, presentations, and understanding research materials, aimed to enhance your communication skills in the field of Animal Science.
