Professional Development Materials in Communication for Graduate Students 1.2 2008/07/20 15:20:40 GMT-5 2008/07/21 00:55:04.009 GMT-5 Cain Project cainproject@mailman.rice.edu Cain Project cainproject@mailman.rice.edu Graduate student Presentation Professional Communication Technical Report Writing Graduate students plan an important role in advancing the university’s research mission and in supporting undergraduate instruction. The materials in this section prepare graduate students for presenting their research, seeking academic positions, giving job talks, and writing for publication. A Brief Introduction to Technical Style Advanced Biomechanics Teaching Project An Exercise in Evaluating Photo Backgrounds in Slides Checklist for Reports Common Errors to Avoid in Scientific Writing Communicating Ethically Communicating in Non-routine Situations Copyright and Electronic Publishing: Citation Dealing with Discriminatory Questions in Interviews Dealing with Routine Situations Demonstrating Your Knowledge and Contributions to a Profession Developing and Maintaining Your Professional E-Portfolio Displaying Data in Written Documents Ethics Module: Stem Cell Debate Exercises in Evaluating Word Density in Slides First Impressions: Writing a Good Abstract Good Design in PowerPoint Group Leader Handbook Guide to Communication and Corporate Culture Guide to Interpersonal Communication (Civil Engineering) High Stakes Communication: Interviews and Job Talks How to Get the Most from Meeting with a Writing Advisor How to Read a Scientific Article How to Work with Presentations Coaches How to Work with Writing Mentors In-House Memo Reports Reporting to Colleagues Interviewers and Candidates’ Interview Questions Introduction to Negotiation: Based on the Harvard Negotiation Project Principles Literature Review Introduction Sample (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Making Logical Technical Arguments Managing Conflict in Teams: Switching to Successful Negotiation Organizing an Argument for a Literature Review (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Poster Design Prepare and Present a Technical Poster for Computer Science’s Corporate Affiliates Day Preparing a Seminar Talk on a Published Paper Preparing and Delivering Oral Presentations Presenting Projects and Proposals to U.S. and International Audiences Presenting to Managers and Other Professionals Questions That Matter in an Internship Report Quick Reference Guide to Calibrated Peer Review Rules for the Use of Numbers in Scientific Writing Sample Chemical Engineering Student Team PowerPoint for Analysis Sample Executive Summary for an Internship Report to Managers Seven Ways to Motivate the Audience Summary of Notes on the Harvard Negotiation Process The Business Climate for Engineering Communication Thesis Overview Tips on Polishing a Report Two-Week Presentation Planning Guide Working in Teams: A Brief Introduction Write an Application Letter that Lands a Bioengineering Internship You may possibly wish also to search for Discipline- or Field-Specific Undergraduate Course Communication Resources Discipline- or Field-Specific Graduate Course Communication Resources Communication Evaluation and Planning Forms Communication Teaching Resources: Assignments and Materials to Use in Class Communication Teaching Resources: Integrating Communication Instruction into Courses Communication Teaching Resources: Training Materials for Student Communication Mentors, Coaches, and Discussion Leaders Resources on Thesis and Dissertation Preparation for Graduate Students You may also wish to consult more general resources on communication: Group or Team Communication Resources Speaking and Oral Presentations Resources Writing Resources Visual Design, Poster, and PowerPoint Resources The preparation of these materials was funded through a generous grant from the Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation.