Dec 11, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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ELIP 5320 - Oral Communication for the Graduate Researcher and Presenter


The goal of this course is to help students refine their communication and presentation skills for graduate and post-graduate work. Topics include defending a thesis/dissertation proposal, presenting at a conference/job talk, giving a poster session, and performing in an interview. Creating and effectively using slides and/or handouts will also be covered. In addition, organizing ideas, using clear discourse markers, using nonverbal language effectively, and maintaining a strong presentation presence will be integral to the course.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will anticipate and be prepared to answer potential defense and interview questions.
  • Students will create and use effective slides and handouts for presentations.
  • Students will effectively use discourse markers, nonverbal language, and strong organization for coherent presentations.
  • Students will speak confidently and coherently in high-stakes environments such as defenses, interviews, presentations, or poster sessions.



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