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1 minute Just refer the participants to these suggested readings. Can be done as a handout as well. (Be sure to mention completion of the evaluation form. Thank them for their honest feedback and that it will be used to improve the program.) * * Time Remaining Ask for questions. * 1 minute List all of the speakers/presenters. (Be sure to mention completion of the evaluation form. Thank them for their honest feedback and that it will be used to improve the program.) * Summary Effective communications skills are required if you are going to succeed academically and also to prepare you for the requirements of the engineering workplace The three academic communications requirements are: Reports, Presentations and Papers Always start with the templates or formats required by the professor Plan, Practice and Refine when it comes to all of your communications Continue to explore options to develop and improve your communications skills  Questions Contact Information Name (s) E-mail Phone 2 to 7 minutes Allow 2 minutes to introduce the topic and instructor(s). Provide some background on yourself and introduce the topic. And thank them for participating in the session. If the class size is not too large, then allow an additional period for self introductions (name, year in school). This should be no more than 5 minutes. Total 2 to 7 minutes. Room Set-up, Preparation and Materials Ideally, if you have control of the room arrangement, round tables would be the best set-up to allow for a group exercise. But if you are in a classroom set-up that does not allow for any changes you will have to conduct the session as is. Find out the room set-up so you can plan ahead. To conduct the session you will need: Projection screen, projector and extension cords (most classrooms have built in a/v systems) Laptop (with remote if possible) 1 Flip chart, markers and masking tape Handout materials Paper and pens for the participants (optional