Abstract
Engineers and scientists need to be skilled in writing, speaking, and using visuals. This paper explores how instruction in communication can draw upon principles common across modes of communication. I first survey guidelines for the design of scholarly posters and categorize the types of advice they provide. Second, I use the categories of advice to develop a framework which highlights principles of communication common to written, oral, and visual communication. This framework should help instructors to (1) identify opportunities for facilitating the transfer of communication skills among modes and contexts, and (2) to balance instruction between fundamental principles of communication and techniques specific to a mode or software tool.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IEEE ProComm 2016 - International Professional Communication Conference |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509017614 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 9 2016 |
Event | 2016 International Professional Communication Conference, IEEE ProComm 2016 - Austin, United States Duration: Oct 2 2016 → Oct 5 2016 |
Publication series
Name | IEEE International Professional Communication Conference |
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Volume | 2016-November |
ISSN (Print) | 2158-091X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2158-1002 |
Conference
Conference | 2016 International Professional Communication Conference, IEEE ProComm 2016 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Austin |
Period | 10/2/16 → 10/5/16 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 IEEE.
Keywords
- Design
- Written communication
- education
- oral communication
- speaking
- visual communication
- writing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- General Engineering