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Communication for business and the professions : strategies and skills (2020) - eBook and book by Judith Dwyer
Various editions available
Communication skills handbook (2014) - Book by Jane Summers
Various editions available
Communication skills toolkit : unlocking the secrets of tertiary success (2010) - Book by Jane Grellier
U2Uni : personal tools for success (2015) - Book by Katherine Murphy

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Weekly Readings

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: Copyright basics,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: for students and creatives,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: plagiarism,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
UBC Learning 2016, Critical thinking,
online video, UBC Learning Commons, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://youtu.be/GU_9xFSG82U>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: plagiarism,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Researching and referencing: evaluating resources,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/research/evaluating>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Researching and referencing: research skills resources,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/research/searching>.
TAFE NSW Libraries 2023, A guide to TAFE NSW referencing: Harvard style,
TAFE NSW Libraries, viewed 7 May 2024, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=41117569>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 18 Writing for the professions

26TEN 2016, Communicate clearly: a guide to plain English,
2nd edn, 26TEN Tasmania, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://26ten.tas.gov.au>.
Iacone, SJ & Brandon, J 2003, Write to the point: how to communicate in business with style and purpose,
eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, EBSCO eBooks.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 19 Writing correspondence, emails and short reports, p. 516
Chapter 20 Writing long reports, p. 538

26TEN 2016, Communicate clearly: a guide to plain English,
2nd edn, 26TEN Tasmania, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://26ten.tas.gov.au>.
Academic Skills Office n.d., Paragraphs: academic writing,
University of New England, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.une.edu.au>.
Academic Skills Office n.d., Perfecting paragraphs,
University of New England, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.une.edu.au>.
Conclusion paragraphs n.d.,
University of New England, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://aso-resources.une.edu.au>.
Eggins, M n.d., Helpsheet: business reports 2019,
The University of Melbourne Giblin Eunson Library, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://library.unimelb.edu.au?assets/pdf_file/0005/1924160/Business_Reports.pdf>.
Transition sentences 2012,
The College of Saint Rose Writing Center, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.strose.edu>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Part 1 The communication factor
Chapter 20 Writing long reports

Eggins, M n.d., Helpsheet: business reports 2019,
The University of Melbourne Giblin Eunson Library, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://library.unimelb.edu.au?assets/pdf_file/0005/1924160/Business_Reports.pdf>.
Forsyth, P 2002, Persuasive business writing: achieve results and raise your profile with better business communication,
eBook, viewed 24 September 2020, EBSCO eBooks.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 16 Communicating through visuals
Chapter 17 Oral presentations and public speaking

Ethos3 2014, The rule of three for presentations,
online video, viewed 28 August 2024, <https://youtu.be/Byl8uRkxxGo>.
Kwan, C 2010, An easy "presentation example" to introduce your presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/qpAXV25-AWk>.
Peachy Liv 2021, How to protect your mental well-being online – from a Gen-Zer,
Ted Talks, online video, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.ted.com/talks/peachy_liv_how_to_protect_your_mental_well_being_online_from_a_gen_zer>.
The Presentation Company 2014, No boring PowerPoint presentations. Create visual messages. Catapult your ideas,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/jJQflLSIyt0>.
Stanford University 2010, Roundtable at Stanford: generation ageless: longevity and the boomers,
online video, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://youtu.be/ZnuoKSKcbcM>.
Stanford University 2014, Stanford roundtable 2014 highlights: the climate conversation you haven’t heard,
online video, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://youtu.be/MIwSUxEKeNk>.
Watchwellcast 2012, Be a more confident public speaker,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/tShavGuo0_E>.
Wienot Films 2011, How to give an awesome (PowerPoint) presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/i68a6M5FFBc>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 20 Writing long reports

Eggins, M n.d., Helpsheet: business reports 2019,
The University of Melbourne Giblin Eunson Library, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://library.unimelb.edu.au?assets/pdf_file/0005/1924160/Business_Reports.pdf>.

Kwan, C 2012, Fast and easy way for how to learn hand gestures in a presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/AGyCY6ZDBBk>.
Kwan, C 2012, How to use eye contact in a presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/NV3thF7f57A>.
Peachy Liv 2021, How to protect your mental well-being online – from a Gen-Zer,
Ted Talks, online video, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.ted.com/talks/peachy_liv_how_to_protect_your_mental_well_being_online_from_a_gen_zer>.
The Presentation Company 2014, No boring PowerPoint presentations. Create visual messages. Catapult your ideas,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/jJQflLSIyt0>.
Presentation skills 3: the rule of three 2009,
Presentation Magazine, viewed 28 August 2024, <https://www.presentationmagazine.com/presentation-skills-3-the-rule-three-7283.htm>.
Shafei, H 2012, Presentation good/bad examples,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/S5c1susCPAE>.
Stanford University 2010, Roundtable at Stanford: generation ageless: longevity and the boomers,
online video, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://youtu.be/ZnuoKSKcbcM>.
Stanford University 2014, Stanford roundtable 2014 highlights: the climate conversation you haven’t heard,
online video, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://youtu.be/MIwSUxEKeNk>.
Watchwellcast 2012, Be a more confident public speaker,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/tShavGuo0_E>.
Wienot Films 2011, How to give an awesome (PowerPoint) presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/i68a6M5FFBc>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 20 Writing long reports

Eggins, M n.d., Helpsheet: business reports 2019,
The University of Melbourne Giblin Eunson Library, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://library.unimelb.edu.au?assets/pdf_file/0005/1924160/Business_Reports.pdf>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 21 Writing reflective journals

A short guide to reflective writing 2024,
University of Birmingham, viewed 5 July 2022,
<https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/library/asc/resources/a-short-guide-to-reflective-writing.aspx>.

Dwyer, J 2020, Communication for business and the professions: strategies and skills,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 30 June 2022, ProQuest eBook Central.
Chapter 13 Researching and processing information
Chapter 9 Effective email messages, p. 511

Exam preparation: ten study tips 2017,
Top Universities, viewed 24 September 2020, <https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-and-support/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips>.
Exam-writing techniques 2020,
University of Sussex, viewed 5 July 2022, <http://www.sussex.ac.uk/skillshub>.
Fry, RW 2012, How to study,
7th edn, eBook, viewed 1 October 2021, EBSCO eBooks.
Leyden, A 2019, 20 study hacks to improve your memory,
GoConqr, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://www.goconqr.com/en/examtime/blog/study-hacks/>.

Recommended Web Resouces

26TEN 2016, Communicate clearly: a guide to plain English,
2nd edn, 26TEN Tasmania, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://26ten.tas.gov.au>.
Academic Skills Office n.d., Perfecting paragraphs,
University of New England, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.une.edu.au>.
Andrew 2013, How to write a thesis for beginners,
online video, viewed 30 July 2024, <https://youtu.be/wCzuAMVmIZ8>.
Anglo-Link 2012, Word order / sentence structure: English grammar lesson (Part 1),
online video, viewed 24 March 2020, <https://youtu.be/VPyo8-Pr55Q>.
Conclusion paragraphs n.d.,
University of New England, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://aso-resources.une.edu.au>.
Eggins, M n.d., Helpsheet: business reports 2019,
The University of Melbourne Giblin Eunson Library, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://library.unimelb.edu.au?assets/pdf_file/0005/1924160/Business_Reports.pdf>.
Ethos3 2014, The rule of three for presentations,
online video, viewed 28 August 2024, <https://youtu.be/Byl8uRkxxGo>.
Exam preparation: ten study tips 2017,
Top Universities, viewed 24 September 2020, <https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-and-support/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips>.
Exam-writing techniques 2020,
University of Sussex, viewed 5 July 2022, <http://www.sussex.ac.uk/skillshub>.

Forsyth, P 2002, Persuasive business writing: achieve results and raise your profile with better business communication,
eBook, viewed 24 September 2020, EBSCO eBooks.
Iacone, SJ & Brandon, J 2003, Write to the point: how to communicate in business with style and purpose,
eBook, viewed 1 October 2020, EBSCO eBooks.
Kwan, C 2010, An easy "presentation example" to introduce your presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/qpAXV25-AWk>.
Kwan, C 2012, Fast and easy way for how to learn hand gestures in a presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/AGyCY6ZDBBk>.
Kwan, C 2012, How to use eye contact in a presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/NV3thF7f57A>.
Leyden, A 2019, 20 study hacks to improve your memory,
GoConqr, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://www.goconqr.com/en/examtime/blog/study-hacks/>.
Livingston, K n.d., Guide to writing a basic essay,
viewed 30 July 2024, <http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/sample.html>.
The Presentation Company 2014, No boring PowerPoint presentations. Create visual messages. Catapult your ideas,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/jJQflLSIyt0>.
Presentation skills 3: the rule of three 2009,
Presentation Magazine, viewed 28 August 2024, <https://www.presentationmagazine.com/presentation-skills-3-the-rule-three-7283.htm>.
Quinonez, N 2014, Examples of cause and effect,
weblog post, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://blog.udemy.com/examples-of-cause-and-effect/>.

Reports and essays: key differences, n.d.,
University of Portsmouth, viewed 9 September 2022, <https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/help-and-advice/study-skills/written-assignments/reports-and-essays-key-differences>.
Shafei, H 2012, Presentation good/bad examples,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/S5c1susCPAE>.
A short guide to reflective writing 2017,
University of Birmingham, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/library skills>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: Copyright basics,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: for students and creatives,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Copyright: plagiarism,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/copyright/students>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Researching and referencing: evaluating resources,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/research/evaluating>.
TAFE NSW 2022, Researching and referencing: research skills resources,
TAFE NSW Library Services, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/research/searching>.
TAFE NSW Libraries 2023, A guide to TAFE NSW referencing: Harvard style,
TAFE NSW Libraries, viewed 7 May 2024, <https://tafensw.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=41117569>.
Transition sentences 2012,
The College of Saint Rose Writing Center, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://www.strose.edu>.
Types of academic writing: descriptive, analytical and persuasive, n.d.,
University of Sydney, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://sydney.edu.au/students/writing/types-of-academic-writing.html>.
UBC Learning 2016, Critical thinking,
online video, UBC Learning Commons, viewed 30 June 2022, <https://youtu.be/GU_9xFSG82U>.
Wienot Films 2011, How to give an awesome (PowerPoint) presentation,
online video, viewed 1 October 2020, <https://youtu.be/i68a6M5FFBc>.