Scientific communication to a non-technical audience
Owner: Dr Fang Duan
Number of students: 1
Formative Deadline: Friday W7
Learning Outcomes
Engineers often need to deliver information concisely in time-limited settings such as project meetings or conferences. Developing the ability to present key ideas clearly without oversimplifying or omitting important details is therefore a critical professional skill.
Knowledge Requirements
For Knowledge, you should complete the “Scientific communication to a non-technical audience” Moodle quiz available on this unit’s Moodle page.
Application Requirements
Deliver a clear and logically structured presentation within 2:45–3:00 minutes. Demonstrate understanding of the topic by explaining concepts accurately and avoiding major errors. Use basic audience engagement. Include a few visuals aid (e.g., slide, diagram, or image) that supports the explanation.
Synthesis Requirements
Building on the above of application requirements, students should make the topic clear and engaging by using simple storytelling, such as an analogy, real example, or short narrative. They are expected to pay attention to the audience and use visual aids that support the message without distraction. The overall delivery should feel professional, with content, style, and visuals working well together.
Knowledge Opportunities
After the lecture W2
Application Opportunities
Project week 1 W6