COMMUNICATION SKILL AND DIGITAL ETIQUETTES

EFFECTIVE READING, WRITING AND LISTENING SKILL

READING SKILL

Reading effiectively is a big question at the age of Study period. It involves two main processes: the mechanical process (correct eye movement) and the mental process (understanding and absorption of written material).
Now we have a systematice study pattern so that effecitiveness of study material will be fruitfull. Reading is an important way to grow knowledge level that assist for researching and writing assignments, revising for exams and following up on information taught in lectures. Most academic reading is highly required for cracking university exam as well as carrier oriented exam. For the sake of deep study, start reading and consider how much detail and the amount of time are required to dedicate for reading. The following study pattern will help you to set realistic goals of what you can accomplish within a given time duration. It is also helpful to approach reading by developing a basic understanding of the topic before studying it in depth.
1. PREPARE YOUR PERSONAL READING LIST: It provides a good starting point for reading materials relevant to your course.
2. FIND ADDITIONAL READING MATERIALS: It includes supplementary books, e-books, and journal articles to expand your subject knowledge.
3. BE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHAT YOU READ: You can’t read everything so don’t waste your time reading in detail without first checking the relevancy of content. You can do this to follow these steps:
A.PREVIEWING:it is necessary to preview it first by this:
• Publication date and table of content
• Chapter headings, sub-headings and summaries
• Maps and diagrams
• Writing styles and index
• Length and difficulty level
B.SURVEYING: by looking at the table of contents, chapter headings, abstracts and summaries.
C.SKIMMING: quick covering all the material and taking note of the main points.
D.SCANNING: by looking over the material quickly for key words, headings and illustrations.
4. READING CRITICALLY: need to analyze, question and evaluate what you are reading by asking such type of questions to yourself:
a. What is the level of authors of text?
b. Are they credible?
c. How much the text is relevant with your syllabus?
d. What is the main argument about topic?
e. What evidence does the author use to support the argument?
f. Do you agree with the author?
g. How can you use this information for your preparation?
5. MAKE NOTES TO REMEMBER KEY POINTS: will provide help when writing assignments and revising for exams.
6. TAKE REGULAR BREAKS WHEN YOU ARE READING: read the content for short periods of time of about 30 minutes enough to focus on the study and take a break and divert your concentration for 15 minutes.
7. READ IN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT: comfortable and free of distractions for reading will assist to improve your concentration.
8. APPLY SQ3R STRATEGY :( Survey, Question, Read, Recall and Review) for an effective reading so that success rate will improve.

EFFECTIVE EVALUATION

Any written material can be studied in the following way for evalution your study out comes:
• Preview the article. Establish its length, time to resd and layout for stdy.
• Skim the article for the main ideas and points to remember.
• Read the article from start to finish and make small marks in the margins on points fully understood.
• Scan to find the facts or information requiring attention.
• Make pattern notes of the relevant facts or ideas in short.
• Depending upon the need, memorize the facts, quotations, and dates.

Writing Skill

Habits of Effective Wrtiting

to write very effectively, make some good habbits before start like:

1. Organize and argue
2. Be Concise and Relevant
3. Write what You Mean
4. Write with Force Your Express
5. Write for a Reader not for You
6. Revise and Rewrite
7. Avoid and Check Common Errors

Common Errors During Writing

Before start writting some thing try to avoid these errors makes mostly by authors:

1. Do not link so much Sentences in one
2. use proper Punctuation marks(comma, and, or, but by, so, yet, thus, because of)
3. Agreement between subject and verbs must be accurate
4. Avoid Parallel Construction of thoughts
5. Use tenses correctly and consistently
6. Proper use of Voice at the time of acts
7. Avoid the vagueness of pronoun reference
8. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers due to use of words at improper olace
9. Use proper Citation to avoid Plagiarism voilation

Effective Writing Method

Writing is commonly seen as a three way process, pre-writing, writing and re-writing. It may seems to be progresive in a linear(step-by-step) fashion.
When we want to write some thing on a topic, we need to think about three key elements:
1. Purpose of the content
2. Subject matter related to topic
3. Reader/audience to read your material
Now before start writing follow these necessary steps:

1. Brainstorming and gather information from different resources
2. Practice to write some sentences every day
3. Create an Outline about logic of topice
4. Read from other sources What You Want to Write About
5. Choose Simple Words and Juicy Words (simple, easy, fast, brilliant, amazing, quick, etc.)
6. Convey Your Message Easily and shortly
7. Avoid Filler Words like: that, very, just, really, etc.
8. Keep Sentences and Paragraphs Short
9. Use Editing Tool for accuracy

HARD SKILLS AND SOFT SKILLS

Hard skills are measurable abilities, capabilities, or skill sets that an individual can possess and are easy to quantify. These hard skills are in your job application cover letter and on your resume. They can be develop through courses, vocational training, and on the job. They are focused on processes such as the use of tools, equipment, or software. They increase productivity, efficiency and job satisfaction Hard skills include:

1. Proficiency level in a foreign language
2. List of degrees or certificates
3. Typing speed on various language
4. Machine Operation and handling
5. Computer proficiency
6. Project management
7. Presentation and marketing Tactice

Examples / Category of hard Skills

Technical Skills	Knowledge about CAD, CAM, manufacturing,Multivariate analysis,Linear regression,Prototyping,Workflow development,STEM skills,Payment processing ,Automated Billing Systems,CRM Platforms, ERP, Research,Troubleshooting
Computer Skills	Knowledge about MS Office,Database Management,Quickbooks,Social media,Web,Typing,Graphics,Animations,Enterprise systems,Cinematography
Programming skills	Knowledge about web development, Java,PHP,HTML,MySQL,SQL,C#,JavaScript,CSS,C++,Python
Analytical Skills	Knowledge about Research,Forecasting,Data mining,Data presentation,Resource management,Data engineering,Database management,Data and metrics interpreting,Report Writing,Diagnostics,Content Creativity
Marketing Skills	Knowledge about SEO,SEM,PPC,CPC,SMM,Writing,CRO and A/B testing,Email marketing and automation,Funnel management,UX Design,Data visualization,Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google AdWords, Facebook Paid Ads
Presentation Skills	Knowledge about Visual communication,Power Point Presentation,Research Gudance,Data analysis,Reporting,Persuasion,Graphic design, Speaking
Management Skills	Knowledge about Business knowledge,Budgeting,Project management,Hiring,Finance,Office management skills,Logistics,New business development,Negotiating,Decision making,Planning

Soft skills are the skill set related to subjective knowledge and interpersonal skills that are much harder to quantify. Soft skills include:

1. Communication and Speaking
2. Leadership Quality
3. Ethical Nature
4. Motivation
5. Decision Making
6. Patience and open Mindness
7. Self Initiative
8. Problem solving Nature
9. Teamwork
10. Time management
11. Willingness to Learn
12. Critical Thinking

DIEERENCES BETWEEN HARD SKILLS AND SOFT SKILLS

OVERCOMING STAGE FEAR

ROLE OF BODY LANGUAGE

ART OF PROFESIONAL PRESENTATION

USE OF AUDIO VISUALS IN PRESENTATION

USE OF ICT IN DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT

EFFECTIVE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

E MAIL ETIQUETTE

NETIQUETTE

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