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Communication Skills for Engineers

Communication Skills for Engineers

Author(s):
  • C. Muralikrishna
  • Sunita Mishra
    • Author: C. Muralikrishna
    • ISBN:9788131733844
    • 10 Digit ISBN:813173384X
    • Price:Rs. 605.00
    • Pages:300
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Not Available


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    The new second edition of Communication Skills for Engineers brings in a sound understanding and insight into the dynamics of communication in all spheres of life – interpersonal, social and professional. The book hinges on the premise that effective communication is an outcome of using the right combination of skills alongside an appropriate attitude.

    Table of Content

    Introduction: Information technology and communication I: Grammar Matters
    1. Tenses, The active and the passive voice, and reported speech
    II: Communication Matters
    1. Non-verbal communication: Body language
    2. Listening skills
    3. Speaking and negotiation skills
    4. Reading skills
    5. Writing skills
    6. Creativity and mind-mapping
    7. Resume writing, curriculum vitae (CV) and statement of purpose (SOP)
    8. Team-talk, group discussion and interviews
    9. Telephone skills, meetings and minutes
    10. Business letters, technical writing, email writing
    11. Report writing, project and proposal writing
    Appendix Bibliography

    Salient Features

    • Interactive Approach: Makes the reading engaging and interesting
    • Activities: Provides practice and practical understanding of concepts
    • Review Questions: Facilitates testing and reinforce learning
    • Chapter objectives and summaries: Helps students and trainers to get better perspective of the contents