How to Succeed in Written and Oral Communication Skills Handbook

BRIEF CONTENTS Chapter 1 General Guidelines for Assessment Introduction Assignment preparation guidelines Writing guidelines Presentation guidelines Thesis writing Making the most of the library Summary Chapter 2. Referencing Introduction Unethical behaviour Referencing ? general information Methods of referencing The Harvard System In-text references List of references (LOR) entries for paper-based sources ? specific rules and examples Electronic referencing method List of references entries for electronic sources ? specific rules and examples Films, videos and television Summary Example of the Harvard referencing system Bibliography Chapter 3 Report Writing Introduction Report structure Summary Chapter 4 The Case Study Introduction Preparing a case analysis The structure of the case analysis report Strategic analysis tools Summary List of references Chapter 5 Essay Writing Introduction Selecting the topic Analysing the topic Planning Research Writing the essay Style Sample Essay Summary Some variations on the formal essay structure Chapter 6 Oral Presentations Overview Oral presentations at university Preparing the presentation Delivering the presentation Handling questions from the audience Summary Alternatives to oral presentations for distance education students Chapter 7 Examination Techniques Introduction General hints Pre-examination planning Content and style of questions Do?s and don?ts when answering examination questions Summary Glossary List of reference Index