Welcome to the class blog of COM 315! This course adderssses the specific challenges involved in communicating complex, technical information to both lay and experienced audiences. Throughout the semester, we will be reading several journal articles relating to how presenters can communicate complex ideas in a clear and understanding way. Students are required to reflect on these articles in the blog, as well as apply the readings to real-world instances.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Communication Related to Science

This article explained that communication practices are a doing of science. The higher the level of reading and writing you have, the more competent you will be perceived by society. Writing is a learned skill, and in reference to scientists, people do not read their work regularly. It is assumed that they acquired their writing skills as a learned attribute added to their abilities. People are seen and perceived in our roles as authors and scholars. In reference to science, a control is involved in speech as a measure of explaining and in science as a unit of measurement. Another term used in science is an absolute. Absolutes do not work well in the world of writing, but in science absolutes are prevalent and can be applied to various experiences. Energy is also directly related to science. Logic is needed in the structure and flow of a speech as well.
There are regulations within the realms of science and communication. They provide guidance, but in writing can condone limited experiences and not get across multi-faceted views of an author from studying another person’s works. Relating to science, an appreciation for history and present works must be prevalent in communication and are based on an understanding. Also, speaking is a form of science and conversing can relate to the roots of science. Oral presentations relate to feeling comfortable and being prepared. This will reflect a well-designed speech. Oral presentations include an energy that makes a person excited and nervous at the same time. The article also mentioned sign posts, time limits, and including digital graphics to enhance the experience. The use of software can also enhance the speaking experience greatly. This article reveals that history shows a line of evolution of communication while the internet has the potential to be the future.

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