Antoine Dimitri

Course Topics

• Communication process: Introduction, verbal and non-verbal communication, types of formal communication
• Effective communication process: Seven C’s for
  effective communication (samples and examples),
  different barriers in communication process.
• Technical writing: Introduction, steps of technical
  writing process, general considerations related to
  technical writing.
• Scientific articles: General structure of scientific
  articles, the structure and contents of each section
  of scientific articles.
• References and Citation: Scientific ethical rules
  and common misconduct, integrating sources and
  managing information, summarizing and
  paraphrasing, plagiarism verse correct citation.
• Importance of report writing and report
  preparation. Report parts [front matter, body, rear
  matter].
• Understanding and practicing how to write different parts [cover letter, abstract, conclusions …] of a technical report or thesis using computer software.
• Practicing special reports types [scientific article, laboratory report, CV …].
• Oral presentation preparation, practice and presentation. Scientific posters preparation.
• Introduction to Standards and Specifications.