Unit 6 - Research and Business Communications Skills

Abstract

The suite of Research and Business Communication Skills modules supports learners in building the practical skills necessary to communicate effectively in work integrated learning (WIL) situations. Content and activities help learners to select appropriate research strategies and prepare effective business communications, including writing emails, memos, and presentations.

Modules include: Module 6.1 – Research Skills: This module includes content and activities that will support participants in selecting and applying appropriate research skills for a given workplace or WIL task. -- Module 6.2 – Professional Communication: This module includes content and activities that will support participants in communicating professionally in the workplace. Participants will explore how they can most effectively demonstrate and maintain professionalism in their verbal, non-verbal, and written exchanges. -- Module 6.3 – Writing Emails and Memos: This module includes content and activities that will support participants in differentiating between emails, memos and reports as business communication tools and will supply participants with strategies to produce polished, professional emails and memos. -- Module 6.4 – Giving Effective Presentations: This module includes content and activities that will support participants in delivering presentations that are engaging, visually appealing, and effectively communicate key data, plans and ideas.