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Scientists,Communication & the Workplace (SCIE90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject examines the workplace environment and the range of competencies needed to operate effectively. Communication is central to success in the workplace, from proposing projects, consulting and influencing colleagues, through to reporting. Students will gain a range of communication skills in writing, oral and presentation skills, and using graphics and statistics, to communicate science to others with whom they work.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject prepares students for the work environment -- including scientific research, industry or the public sector. It is estimated that managers spend around 60-80% of their time communicating, and all workers increasingly need to communicate as part of their jobs in reports and presentations, as well as less formal written and spoken settings. Students will be made aware of the range of competences needed in order to transition into employment, and put the technical communication knowledge and skills in context. Students will gain skills by working in groups and individually, and through communicating effectively with their peers. They will also learn the essentials of business presentation design and delivery.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have an understanding of:
- The range of communication competencies required to operate effectively in a work setting.
- The essentials of communication and the importance of clear objectives, right attitudes and skills.
- How to communicate effectively and persuasively in a workplace setting in writing, speaking and presenting data about science and scientific projects.
- How to give and receive feedback to improve the effectiveness of communication.
- How to reflect on their communication skills and identify individual strengths and areas for development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Students undertaking this subject will be expected to be competent in word-processing and basic library research skills using internet databases. Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an internet-enabled computer.
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Individual presentation, Weeks 5-8, 30%
- 2,000 word Writing Portfolio, Week 11, 30%
- 2-hour examination, during formal examination period, 30%
- Class participation score, Ongoing, 10%
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the final examination to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Coordinator Pete Manasantivongs Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours comprising of a total of 12 x 3-hour seminars throughout the teaching period Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements 170 hours Teaching period 12 August 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 23 August 2019 Census date 16 September 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 October 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The Business Communication Handbook with Student Resource Access 12 Months 10th Edition
ISBN 9780170354172
Judith Dwyer/ Nicole Hopwood
Recommended texts and other resources
None.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Course Master of Geoscience - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022