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Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 24 hours
  • Course by Rice University
  • Offered by

About

Taught by Rice University communication faculty from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). This course covers core topics in oral communication: Communication strategy, content, data visualization, and delivery. You'll learn key principles in - Creating a communication strategy - Developing a clear message and organizing persuasive content - Creating strong visual support - Presenting data effectively - Presenting professionally and confidently - Handling formal presentations, giving pitches, speaking extemporaneously, managing online presentations, and lowering public speaking anxiety Selected materials courtesy of Communication Faculty at Rice University - all rights reserved.

Modules

Specialization Welcome Materials

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Meet the Professor - Dr. Beata Krupa
  • Meet the Professor - Dr. Gayle Moran
  • Introduction to Specialization

4 Readings

  • Course Icon Legend
  • Required Materials and Other Info
  • Personal Communication Improvement Plan - Introduction
  • Pre-Course Survey

Course Welcome Materials

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Overview and Objectives

4 Readings

  • General Course Information
  • Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Introduction
  • Discussion Forum Guidelines
  • Accessibility and Accommodations Statement

Introduction Week 1

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 1

2 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself
  • Think About It

1 Videos

  • Module Objectives

Lesson 1: What Is Strategic Communication?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Communication Strategy

Lesson 2: The Importance of Knowing Your Audience

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Who Is Your Audience?

Lesson 3: What Do You Want From Your Audience?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • What Do You Want From Your Audience?

Lesson 4: Developing Your Key Message

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Example of Persuasion

1 Videos

  • What Do You Want Your Audience to Remember?

Lesson 5: Choosing the Best Media

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Project Lead with Potential Problems

1 Videos

  • Choosing Medium

Conclusion

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • End of Module 1 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Record an Impromptu Speech - P/F Assignment

1 Readings

  • Personal Communication Improvement Plan - Week 1

Introduction Week 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 2

1 Discussions

  • Think About It

1 Videos

  • Course Objectives

Lesson 1: How to Develop and Organize Your Content

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Steve's iPod Presentation Structure
  • Drone Pyramid Excercise

3 Videos

  • How to Develop and Organize Content
  • Pyramid Building Demonstration
  • Inductive vs Deduction

2 Readings

  • Analyze Steve Job's Presentation
  • Drone Pyramid - Build Your Own Logical Pyramid for a Presentation

Lesson 2: Making Your Presentations Interesting

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Analyze Sample Presentation Openings

2 Videos

  • Key Presentation Elements, Part 1
  • Key Presentation Elements, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Reading from Engineers Journal
  • Samples of Presentation Openings

Lesson 3: How to Persuade Your Audience

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Effective Persuasive Speeches

1 Videos

  • Principles of Persuasion

Lesson 4: The Power of Stories in Your Presentations

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • TED Talk Analysis - Bone Marrow Speech Analysis - P/F Assignment

1 Videos

  • Storytelling Power

Conclusion

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Personal Communication Improvement Plan - Week 2

Introduction Week 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 3

1 Discussions

  • Think About It

1 Videos

  • Objectives

Lesson 1: When, How, and Why to Use Supporting Visuals

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Supporting Visuals, Part 1
  • Supporting Visuals, Part 2

Lesson 2: How to Show Complex Data

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Data Visualization P/F Assignment

2 Videos

  • Showing Complex Data
  • More Data Visualization Options

1 Readings

  • How to Present Data

Lesson 3: Beyond Powerpoint - Prezi and Infographics

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Beyond PPT... Prezi, Infographics

1 Readings

  • Examples of Animated Infographics

Conclusion

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Personal Communication Improvement Plan - Week 3

Introduction Week 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 4

1 Discussions

  • Think About It

1 Videos

  • Objectives

Lesson 1 - Body Language

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Present Like a Professional, Part 1

2 Readings

  • Activities to Practice Professional Stance
  • Activities to Practice Purposeful Gestures

Lesson 2 - Using Your Voice

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Building Mental Habits - P/F Assignment

1 Videos

  • Present like a Professional, Part 2

3 Readings

  • Activities to Practice Effective Voice
  • Activities to Practice Engaging Eye Contact
  • Optional - Apps to Practice Public Speaking

Lesson 3 - Team Presentations

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • How to Coordinate a Team Presentation
  • Answering Questions, Prep, and Rehearsing

Conclusion

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Personal Communication Improvement Plan - Week 4

Introduction Week 5

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 5

1 Discussions

  • Think About It

1 Videos

  • Objectives

Lesson 1 - Impromptu Speaking

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Impromptu Speaking Share

1 Videos

  • How to Talk Without Preparation

1 Readings

  • Impromptu Speaking

Lesson 2 - Elevator Pitch

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Elevator Pitch P/F Assignment

1 Videos

  • Always Have a Pitch Ready

Lesson 3 - Presenting Online to a Distant Audience

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Presenting Online

Lesson 4 - Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

2 Readings

  • Exercises To Manage Public Speaking Anxiety
  • Resources - How to Manage Anxiety

Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5 Quiz

1 Videos

  • Congratulations: Course Completed!

2 Readings

  • Personal Communication Improvement Plan - Week 5
  • End-Course Survey

Auto Summary

Enhance your leadership skills with "Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders," offered by Rice University on Coursera. This foundational course, led by expert faculty from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership, focuses on communication strategy, persuasive content, data visualization, and confident delivery. Perfect for aspiring engineering leaders, it covers formal presentations, pitches, and managing public speaking anxiety over a 1440-minute duration. Available through a Starter subscription, this course empowers you to present professionally and effectively.

Beata Krupa
Instructors

Beata Krupa

Gayle Moran
Instructors

Gayle Moran