Effective communication is a critical skill for a successful career in research oriented
science, environmental management, public policy and/or education. This subject provides
postgraduate students the opportunity to develop and practice advanced oral and written
skills necessary for relaying research findings in the biological and environmental
sciences to stakeholders in research (ie other scientists, managers, policy makers,
industry and the general public). Students will: (1) refine their critical thinking,
reading and writing techniques in order to present and publish peer reviewed science;
and (2) communicate scientific research with public and policy stakeholders including
managers. The ethical and legal requirements for best practice science will also be
covered. Students will complete written and oral assessment tasks encompassing a range
of communication styles and tools. This is a blended mode subject. Students will need
to complete online learning materials each week, before attending a discussion oriented
workshop on the topic.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 27-Aug-2015 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Emma Gyuris |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Emma Gyuris, Dr Jonathan Luly, <Person not found>, Professor Rocky de Nys, Dr Naomi Gardiner. |
Workload expectations: |
- 24 hours tutorials - 2 hour workshops as well as 6-8 hours of online material per week.
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Assessment: |
quizzes or tests (25%); presentations (15%); assignments (60%). |
Special Assessment Requirements: |
Tutorial attendance is compulsory |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 27-Aug-2015 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Emma Gyuris |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Emma Gyuris, Dr Jonathan Luly, <Person not found>, Professor Rocky de Nys, Dr Naomi Gardiner. |
Workload expectations: |
- 24 hours tutorials - 2 hour workshops as well as 6-8 hours of online material per week
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Assessment: |
quizzes or tests (25%); presentations (15%); assignments (60%). |
Special Assessment Requirements: |
Tutorial attendance is compulsory |
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