intended readership; Presentation skills in writing; How to publish a paper in earth sciences.
Chapter 4: Oral presentation and participation in professional conferences (6 hours)
Skills in giving an oral or poster presentation; Understanding the scope of a presentation and the target audience; How
to design informative and effective slides and posters; How to attend a professional conference effectively.
Chapter 5: Writing proposals and applications (6 hours)
Elements in proposals/applications for grants, projects, jobs, etc.; Skills in persuasive writing; Practice in writing an
application for scholarships or jobs in earth science.
Chapter 6: Interviews in earth science (4 hours)
Submission of interview applications; Preparation for an interview for a job position and graduate studies in earth
sciences. Mock interview practice.
Chapter 7: New media (4 hours)
Elements in technical communication using new media; Types of new media useful for earth sciences; Personal use of
new media and online presence.
Chapter 8: Integrated practice (2 hours)
Practice of the knowledge leaned in the form of a mock conference.
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