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Scientists,Communication & the Workplace (SCIE90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Differentiate amongst the various roles that team members fulfil in completing a group task;
- Select approaches to communicating with colleagues that are appropriate in various workplace settings;
- Develop team-based solutions to scientific problems in society;
- Create persuasive presentations and data visualisations that incorporate sound design elements;
- Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms;
- Identify how misunderstandings arise in both written and oral communication;
- Reflect on their own strengths and developmental needs in their teamwork and communication skills;
- Demonstrate the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing demands on their time.
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual presentation
| From Week 5 to Week 8 | 30% |
Writing Portfolio
| Week 11 | 30% |
Written Examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Pete Manasantivongs Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours comprising one 3-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Geoscience Course Master of Biotechnology - 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: 31 January 2024