1. Basics of Technical Communication Introduction Importance of Technical Communication General and Technical Communication Objectives and Characteristics of Technical Communication Process of Communication Levels of Communication Flow of Communication Visual Aids in Technical Communication Exercises 2. Barriers to Communication Introduction Noise Classification of Barriers 3. Non-verbal Communication Introduction Kinesics Proxemics Chronemics Correlating Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Cross-cultural Variations Exercises 4. Active Listening Introduction Reasons for Poor Listening Traits of a Good Listener Listening Modes Types of Listening Barriers to Effective Listening Listening for General Content and Specific Information Exercises 5. Effective Speaking Introduction Basic Sounds of English Word Stress Sentence Stress Intonation Achieving Confidence, Clarity, and Fluency Vocal Cues Exercises 6. Conversations and Dialogues Introduction Conversations Telephonic Conversations and Etiquette Dialogue Writing Exercises 7. Formal Presentations Introduction Planning Outlining and Structuring Nuances of Delivery Controlling Nervousness and Stage Fright Visual Aids in Presentations Application on MS PowerPoint Exercises 8.
Interviews Introduction Objectives of Interviews Types of Interviews Job Interviews Resumes Media Interviews Press Conferences Exercises 9. Group Communication Introduction Forms of Group Communication Use of Body Language in Group Communication Discussions Group Discussions Organizational GD GD as Part of Selection Process Meetings Conferences Symposia and Seminars Brochure Bulletin Newsletter Exercises 10. Reading Comprehension Introduction Improving Comprehension Skills Techniques for Good Comprehension Predicting the Content Understanding the Gist SQ3R Reading Technique Study Skills Exercises 11. Elements of Effective Writing Introduction Rights Words and Phrases Sentences Writing for the Web Exercises 12. The Art of Condensation Introduction Steps to Effective Precis Writing Guidelines Samples Exercises 13. Technical Reports Introduction Characteristics of a Report Categories of Reports Formats Prewriting Structure of Reports Types of Reports Writing the Report Exercises 14. Technical Proposals Introduction Definition and Purpose Types Characteristics Structure of Proposals Style and Appearance Evaluation of Proposals Exercises 15. Formal Letters, Memos, and Email Introduction Letter Writing Business Letters Cover Letters Memos Emails Exercises 16.
Research Papers and Technical Descriptions Introduction Research Paper Technical Description 17. Grammar and Vocabulary Development Introduction A Brief History of Words Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Changing Words from One Form to Another Word Formation: Prefixes and Suffixes Synonyms and Antonyms Idioms Confusables One-word Substitutes Homonyms Homophones Eponyms Phrasal Verbs Nouns Gerunds Infinitives Subject-verb Agreement Tenses Active and Passive Voice Conditional Sentences Adjectives and Degrees of Comparison Adverbs Conjunctions Prepositions Articles Exercises 1. Basics of Technical Communication Introduction Importance of Technical Communication General and Technical Communication Objectives and Characteristics of Technical Communication Process of Communication Levels of Communication Flow of Communication Visual Aids in Technical Communication Exercises 2. Barriers to Communication Introduction Noise Classification of Barriers 3. Non-verbal Communication Introduction Kinesics Proxemics Chronemics Correlating Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Cross-cultural Variations Exercises 4. Active Listening Introduction Reasons for Poor Listening Traits of a Good Listener Listening Modes Types of Listening Barriers to Effective Listening Listening for General Content and Specific Information Exercises 5. Effective Speaking Introduction Basic Sounds of English Word Stress Sentence Stress Intonation Achieving Confidence, Clarity, and Fluency Vocal Cues Exercises 6. Conversations and Dialogues Introduction Conversations Telephonic Conversations and Etiquette Dialogue Writing Exercises 7.
Formal Presentations Introduction Planning Outlining and Structuring Nuances of Delivery Controlling Nervousness and Stage Fright Visual Aids in Presentations Application on MS PowerPoint Exercises 8. Interviews Introduction Objectives of Interviews Types of Interviews Job Interviews Resumes Media Interviews Press Conferences Exercises 9. Group Communication Introduction Forms of Group Communication Use of Body Language in Group Communication Discussions Group Discussions Organizational GD GD as Part of Selection Process Meetings Conferences Symposia and Seminars Brochure Bulletin Newsletter Exercises 10. Reading Comprehension Introduction Improving Comprehension Skills Techniques for Good Comprehension Predicting the Content Understanding the Gist SQ3R Reading Technique Study Skills Exercises 11. Elements of Effective Writing Introduction Rights Words and Phrases Sentences Writing for the Web Exercises 12. The Art of Condensation Introduction Steps to Effective Precis Writing Guidelines Samples Exercises 13. Technical Reports Introduction Characteristics of a Report Categories of Reports Formats Prewriting Structure of Reports Types of Reports Writing the Report Exercises 14. Technical Proposals Introduction Definition and Purpose Types Characteristics Structure of Proposals Style and Appearance Evaluation of Proposals Exercises 15.
Formal Letters, Memos, and Email Introduction Letter Writing Business Letters Cover Letters Memos Emails Exercises 16. Research Papers and Technical Descriptions Introduction Research Paper Technical Description 17. Grammar and Vocabulary Development Introduction A Brief History of Words Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Changing Words from One Form to Another Word Formation: Prefixes and Suffixes Synonyms and Antonyms Idioms Confusables One-word Substitutes Homonyms Homophones Eponyms Phrasal Verbs Nouns Gerunds Infinitives Subject-verb Agreement Tenses Active and Passive Voice Conditional Sentences Adjectives and Degrees of Comparison Adverbs Conjunctions Prepositions Articles Exercises.