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Effective Communications

Effective Communications. Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em, Tell ‘em, And tell ‘em what you told ‘em. Effective Written Reports. Perfect Grammar Logically Organized Introduction Background Approach/Method Results Discussion Conclusion Logical Flow of Ideas

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Effective Communications

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  1. Effective Communications Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em, Tell ‘em, And tell ‘em what you told ‘em

  2. Effective Written Reports • Perfect Grammar • Logically Organized • Introduction • Background • Approach/Method • Results • Discussion • Conclusion • Logical Flow of Ideas • One main idea per paragraph • Transition sentences • Each section should have structure

  3. Effective Written Reports • Concisely Written • Interestingly Written; Wide variety of words • Ideas supported by examples, data, evidence • Appropriate use, placement of figures • Passive Voice • Clear Purpose • Proper References • Put in Clear Plastic Binder (per Calvin and Hobbes)

  4. Effective Presentations • Well organized (Introduction, Body, Closure) • Logical flow of ideas • Ideas presented concisely • Ideas supported by examples, data, etc. • Clear explanations • Good visual aids • Speak clearly and at a reasonable speed

  5. Effective Presentations • Well prepared and practiced • Dress appropriately • Conclusions supported by evidence • Match presentation to audience • Confident Appearance • Good diction and grammar - avoid slang • Disregard three of above to make a top 10 list

  6. Effective Presentations - Slides • Title Slide • Presentation Title • Group name • Member names • Date • Meeting reason (optional) • Organization Slide/Objectives/Reason • Bullet items • Main concepts --- NOT TOO MUCH TEXT!

  7. Effective Presentations - Slides • Methods/Concepts/Approach • Results • Not too much per slide • Graphs, Tables, Drawings large enough to be viewed from back • ALL tables, graphs, etc. should have titles, legends • Summary/Conclusion/Closure

  8. Effective Presentations - Slides Readable Text: Font size, line spacing, boldface, color? Font size 12 pt Font size 12 pt Font size 16 pt Font size 16 pt Font size 20 pt Font size 20 pt Font size 24 pt Font size 24 pt Font size 28 pt Font size 28 pt Font size 32 pt Font size 32 pt Font size 36 pt Font size 36 pt Font size 44 pt Font size 44 pt

  9. Effective Presentations - Storyboards Neat Colorful Informative Basic Concepts Key Sketches Title Names of Participants Good Grammar Readable from 3-5 ft away Stand Alone Visual Impact Graphs and Diagrams Objectives Approaches Conclusions

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