Research Foundations in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Scientific Communication) (550-3-20)
Instructors
Kevin Richard Sitek
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 2378: Thurs 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Overview of class
Focus on how to convey scientific ideas and findings, building on scientific thinking and experimental design covered in previous courses. Emphasis is placed on how to communicate effectively across spoken, written, and visual formats, and to a variety of audiences. Iterative assignments on different types of communication (e.g., elevator speech, short research talk, abstract) throughout the quarter.
Registration Requirements
None
Learning Objectives
Develop skills for oral (elevator speech, research talk), visual (posters, PowerPoint slides, website design), and written (abstract, social media, popular science/academic article) presentations of scientific ideas and research.
Evaluation Method
Students will be evaluated based on attendance (20%; 2 pts for each of 10 classes), discussion posts based on assigned readings and media content (24%; 3 pts for each of 8 assignments), assignments for in-class workshops (32%; 4 pts for each of 8 assignments), and a final presentation (24%).
Class Materials (Required)
Of Sound Mind: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World, Nina Kraus, MIT Press 2021. $21.26. Available at most book sellers.
Access to internet for online links and Canvas materials.
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book stores, etc.).
Online links.