THEME 1 ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL LITERACY: Communication For Science ISBN-10: 0195781503

Communication for Science, is one of the books in the Oxford University Press Communication Series. It is published specifically for undergraduate South African students and focuses on their language and learning needs.

It has proven useful as a resource to establish academic literacy skills in Therapeutic Massage training before. The book is available from most major academic bookshops. It can also be ordered directly from the publishers.

From Oxford University Press Southern Africa website:

Author: J. Wright, G. Hangone
Price: R199.95
ISBN-10: 0195781503
ISBN-13: 9780195781502
Publication date: January 2003
Origin: OUP Southern Africa
Binding: Paperback

Description
No matter what field of expertise they choose to master, students know that the abilities to read an article well and comprehend the main points, to present a dynamic and effective oral report, and to work with groups, are essential to their success. The same skills are essential to every individual in a professional environment.

Communication for Science, one of the books in a Communication Series published for undergraduate South African students, has been extensively trialled in a technikon environment, with specific focus on students language and learning needs. In course-specific and general discussion and exercises, it takes a practical look at topics including communicating in a business environment, reading and writing reports, holding effective meetings, carrying out research, using a library and understanding a catalogue system, and compiling a bibliography.

Communication for Science provides a springboard to academic achievement by equipping students with these tools.

Contents
1. Introduction
2. Written Assignments
3. Reading and Vocabulary
4. Oral Presentations
5. Workplace Communication