Charts and Graphs
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true when you’re presenting and explaining data. You can provide tables setting out the figures, and you can talk about…
Written Communication
With written communication, make sure that what you write will be perceived the way you intend. Words on a page generally have no emotion they don’t “smile” or “frown” at…
Creating a Clear, Well-Crafted Message
When you know what you want to say, decide exactly how you’ll say it. You’re responsible for conveying a message that’s clear and concise. To achieve this, you need to…
Plan your communication
Before you start communicating, take a moment to figure out what you want to say, and why. Don’t waste your time conveying information that isn’t necessary and don’t waste the…
How Good Are Your Communication Skills?
Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to succeed in the workplace. We talk to people face to face, and we listen when people talk…
Composition and Style
A blank, white computer screen is often intimidating. And it’s easy to get stuck because you don’t know how to start. Try these tips for composing and styling your document:…
Tips for taking good class notes
Summarize your notes in your own words, not the instructors. Remember: your goal is to understand what the professor is saying, not to try to record, exactly, everything he or…