794-105 Communication

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• write reports in a concise style;

• prepare professional resumes;

• organise and write business letters;

• use the library effectively for literature searches;

• present verbal presentations;

• take photographs and prepare other visual aids;

• use time effectively;

• prepare summaries of technical and non-technical horticultural articles.

The content includes: The necessity for proper business writing, the role of proper English usage in writing, methods for writing concisely, the value of preparation for verbal presentations, techniques for preparing and writing resumes, methods for illustrating textual information, the use of cameras and other graphic utilities, and techniques for using library resources.

Assessment

Five communication exercises (100%).