Advanced Manual for Communication Laboratories and Technical Report Writing : For WBUT

Cover
Contents
About the Author
Preface
A Brief Profile of the Student (to be filled in by the student)
Part I
	Chapter 1: Functional Vocabulary
		Introduction
		Formation of Words
		Correct Usage of Words
		Difficult Words with Meanings
		Foreign Expressions
		Idioms and Catch Phrases
		Describing People
		Personality Types
	Chapter 2: Role Play
		Introduction
		What is Role Play?
		Voice Characters
			Volume
			Pitch and Modulation
			Pace
			Pronunciation and Enunciation
			Non-Verbal Communication
			Universal Hand Gestures
			Common Hand Gestures
			Common Gestures
			Common Gestures Using Arms, Hands and Fingers
			Conclusion
		English-Speaking Skills
			Expression Bank
		Do’s
		Don’ts
		Personality and Attitude
		Methodology
			Topics
		Activity Sheet 1
			Self-Evaluation
			Role Play: Teacher’s Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
		Activity Sheet 2
			Self-Evaluation
			Role Play: Teacher’s Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
	Chapter 3: Group Discussion
		Introduction
		What is Group Discussion?
			Listening Skill
			Speaking Skill
			Problem-Solving Skills
			Leadership Skills
			Interpersonal Skills
		Preparation
		Participation
		Performance
			Eye Contact
			Facial Expressions
			Hand Movements
			Posture
		Voice Characters
			Pace
			Pitch
			Tone
			Pronunciation
			Enunciation
		Example
		Topics for Activity in the Lab
		Activity Sheet 1
			Self-Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
			Teacher’s Evaluation
		Activity 2
			Self-Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
			Teacher’s Evaluation
	Chapter 4: Interview Skills
		Introduction
		The Objective of an Interview
		Types of Interviews
			Job Interview
		Skills and Tips for Telephonic Interviews
			Useful Phrases
			Ten Tips for Telephone Etiquette
		Student Activity
		Activity Sheet 1
			Peer Group Evaluation
			Teacher’s Evaluation
		How to Prepare for a Face-to-Face Interview
			Self-Analysis
			Self-Introduction
			Analyse Your Background
			Identifying Your Accomplishments and Achievements
			Identifying Your Special Interests and Hobbies
			Analyse Your Skills
			Body Language
			Develop the Interview File
			Types of Interview Questions
			Questions Commonly Asked in Interviews
		Do’s
		Don’ts
		Example
		Student Activity
		Activity Sheet 2
			Self-Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
			Teacher’s Evaluation
	Chapter 5: Presentation Skills
		Introduction
		Planning
		Preparing
		Organizing
			Organizing an Informative Presentation
			Organizing a Persuasive Presentation
			Organizing an Entertaining Presentation
		Practising
		Presentation
			Presenting of an Informative Presentation
			Presenting a Persuasive Presentation
			Presenting an Entertaining Presentation
		Barriers to Effective Presentation
			Fear
			Lack of Preparation
			Unable to Control One’s Ideas
		Example
			Biomass and Sustainability: Why Biofuels Can’t Replace Oil
			Is There any Such Thing as Sustainable Biomass?
			Wrap-Up
		Methodology
		A Sample Presentation
		Activity Sheet 1
			Self-Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
			Teacher’s Evaluation
			Self-Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
			Teacher’s Evaluation
	Chapter 6: Reading Comprehension
		Introduction
		Reading Comprehension
		The Purpose of Improving Reading Skills
		Types and Skills of Reading
			S-survey
			Q-question
			R-read
			R-recite
			R-review
		Example
		Example
		Example
		Strategies to Improve Reading
		Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension
		Tips to Improve Reading Speed
		Exercise
	Chapter 7: Résumé Writing
		Introduction
		Self-Examination
			The Kind of Person I Am
			My Aptitude
			My Interests
			My Attitude
			My Education
			My Skills
			My Achievements
			My Experience
			My Career Goals
		Methodology
		Drafting
		Parts of a Resume
			Heading
			Objective
			Position Sought
			Professional Summary
			Experience
			Education
			Special Skills and Abilities
			Achievements
			Social and Environmental Sensitivity
			Activities/Interests
			References
			Video Résumé
		Editing
		Cover Letter
		Activity Sheet
			Self-Evaluation
	Chapter 8: Report Writing
		Introduction
		Types of Reports
			Short Report
			Feasibility Report
			Periodic Reports
			Evaluation Report
			Final Report
			Informative Reports
			Analytical Reports
		The Methodology of Writing a Report
		Characteristics of a Good Report
			Reader-Oriented
			Factual
			Brief
			Clear
			Complete
			Organized
			Simple Positive Vocabulary
			Documentation
		Procedure for Writing a Report
			Preparation
			Writing a Report
			Review and Editing
		Examples
		Contents Page
		List of Tabular Columns
		List of Figures
		List of Symbols
		Activity Sheet 1
			Teacher’s Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
		Activity Sheet 2
			Teacher’s Evaluation
			Peer Group Evaluation
	Chapter 9: Statement of Purpose
		Introduction
		What to Include
		Examples
		Letter of Recommendation
		Examples
		Activity Sheet
		Teacher Assessment Sheet
		Student Assessment Sheet
Part II
	Chapter 10: Written Communication
		Note Taking and Note Making
			Note Taking
			What to Write
			How to Take Notes
		Making Notes from Text
		Summarizing
			Underlining or Highlighting
			Jotting Down the Key Points
		Turning Notes to Text
		Organizing Your Ideas
			Grouping
			Cohesion and Coherence
		Memos
		Narrating Events Chronologically
		Paragraph Writing
			Parts of a Paragraph
			Writing a Good Paragraph
		Notes
	Chapter 11: Technical Report Writing
		Introduction
		Defining the Objectives
		Identifying and Assessing the Audience
		Organization and Language
		Synopsis Writing
		Report
			Formats for Report Writing
			Progress Report
			Incident Report
			Feasibility Report
			Marketing Report
			Field Report
			Laboratory Test Report
			Project Report
			Leaflets and Brochures
			Résumé
		CV
			A Comparison between a résumé and a CV
		Review Questions
Appendix
	Methods and Approaches of English Language Teaching
	A Brief History of English Language Teaching
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	The Direct Method
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	The Oral Approach and Situational Language Teaching
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Major Areas of Language and Language Skills
		Nature of Student–Teacher Interaction and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	The Audio-Lingual Method
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		Long-Term Objectives
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher Interaction and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		The Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	Communicative Language Teaching
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	Total Physical Response Method
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	The Silent Way
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher Interaction and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
		Community Language Learning
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher Interaction and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	The Natural Approach
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher Interaction and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
	Suggestopedia
		Objectives
		Characteristics of the Teaching/Learning Process
		The Areas of Language and the Language Skills Which are Emphasized
		Nature of Student–Teacher Interaction and Student–Student Interaction
		Teacher’s Response to Students’ Errors
		Nature of Evaluation
		Role of Instructional Materials
		Role of the Students’ Native Language
		Now it is Time for You to Consider the Following Question