After the Lecture
At the end of the lecture, ask questions about points that you did not understand. If the speaker begins to get off topic by telling a story, write it down…
During the Lecture
Listen carefully to the introduction. By knowing this outline, you will be better prepared to anticipate what notes you will need to take. Decipher this outline by listening for: A…
Prepare for the lecture
Doing so will ensure that you will be more likely to predict the organization of the lecture. Check the course outline to see if the lecturer has listed the topic…
Note taking Strategies
Here are some tips for effective note taking strategies: Summarize your notes in your own words, not the instructor’s. Remember: your goal is to understand what the professor is saying,…
Receiver of your Message
Your message is delivered to individual members of your audience. No doubt, you have in mind the actions or reactions you hope your message will get from this audience. Keep…
Source of the Message
The message is the information that you want to communicate. As the source of the message, you need to be clear about why you’re communicating, and what you want to…
Communications Skills – The Importance of Removing Barriers
Communication barriers can pop-up at every stage of the communication process (which consists of sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback and context, and have the potential to create misunderstanding and confusion.…
Why Communication Skills Are Important?
The purpose of communication is to get your message across to others clearly and unambiguously. Doing this involves effort from both the sender of the message and the receiver. And…