Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

MENG8102 - Communication and

Presentation Skills

Course Coordinator:
Name Dr. Abraham D.W
Office: Block 64, Office No: 109
Email: abraham.debebe@aastu.edu.et
Consultation hours: Wednsdays: 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Department of Mechanical Engineering December 2021

University for The Industry
Communication and
Presentation Skills
 1. Course Details
Course Title Communication and Presentation Skills

Course Code MENG8102

Credits Hours 3

Department Department of Mechanical Engineering

( Manufacturing and Design Streams)
Lecture - 2 Hrs. Tutorials - 3 Hrs.
Lecture/ Tutorials

Lab/Field 0
Year/ Semester Year 1/ II

Prerequisites Nil
 2. Course Obectives

ü Aware of different communication techniques and skills;

ü Familiar with effective communication techniques for
effective dissemination of research results;
ü Able to select and adapt appropriate communication tools
and media for publication of their research papers
 3. Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the student should be
able to:
1. Formulate research problem and develop and in-depth
understanding of research process.
2. Identify various sources of literature, critically review literature
and prepare review articles.
3. Develop a research proposal and plan for a research.
4. Communicate the results of research in the form research
thesis, manuscripts and seminars.
 4. Course Content
Part I : Philosophy of Research
Purpose of Research
§ Defining Research and Development
§ Classification of Research and Development Cycle
§ Structure of Research
§ Research Process

Research Strategy
§ Creating R&D Strategy – Fundamental Principles
§ Aligning R&D with Organizational Business Strategy
§ Role of Innovation & Creativity in R&D Strategy
Part I : Philosophy of Research
Process of Research
§ Introduction to Research Process
§ Research Design Basics
§ Common Issues and Problems in Research Design

Research Design Methods

§ Formulating Research Problem Statements
§ Development of Hypothesis and Research Objectives
§
 Part II : Developing Research Proposal

§Literature Review
§ The role of the review of literature
§ Sources and strategies for locating related literatures
§Preparing Research Proposal
§ Structure of a research proposal
§ Research problem and its formulation
§ Rules of Writing Good Research Proposals
§ Research Proposal Defense
 Part III: Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation

§ Collection of Primary Data

§ Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection
§ Elements/Types of Analysis
§ Statistics in Research
§ Technique of Interpretation
§ Precaution in Interpretation
 Part IV: Communicating research outputs
§ Writing Research Report
§ Components of research report
§ Writing a successful thesis
§ Preparation of Manuscripts for international Journal
publications
§ Presenting research outputs
 Part V: HSE, Ethics and IP Awareness
§ Health, Environment & Safety
§ Foundation of Safety
§ Hazards At The Workplace

§ RESEARCH ETHICS
§ PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH
§ ETHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH

§ IP AWARENESS
 Learning and Teaching Strategy

üLectures or seminars

ü Tutorials, group discussions, and individual

consultation

ü information exchange through e-mails and

various communications.

ü Self study
 Course Delivery

§ Lecture - 3 Hrs. Tutorials - 2 Hrs.

classroom sessions

• Peer learning
Role of students

A. Attend a minimum 80% during lecture and 100% during practical work
sessions except for some unprecedented mishaps.
B. Students are advised to prepare for classes by reading the available materials
before coming to classes and participate actively to enhance better
understanding of the course and achieving the learning outcomes.
C. There have been many reference books proposed for each topic which will be
discussed in class. Students are encouraged to read and prepare based on the
additional materials.
D. Students are expected to update the development of the project/assignments
on the weekly basis and report irregularities to be sorted out at the earliest.
Kindly refer the course outline for detailed weekly
teaching schedule
 Assessment Strategy

Task Weightage Week Due CLO

Assessed
1 Assignment I 20% 1,2,3,4
( Submission of phase I
of the project
2 Project*(Final Report)- 50% 1,2,3,4
Publishable Review
article on the selected
topic
3 Seminar/poster 30% 1,2,3,4
Presentation
Grading System
Marks Grade Grade Points

[90,100] A+ 4.00
[85,90) A 4.00
[80,85) A- 3.75
[75,80) B+ 3.50
[70,75) B 3.00
[65,70) B- 2.75
[60,65) C+ 2.50
[50,60) C 2.00
<50 F 0.00
References

1. KOTHARI, C.R., Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques.

2004: New Age International.
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