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Module 2

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Digital communication etiquette

Navigate video calls, emails, and messaging platforms with confidence. Understand the unwritten rules of digital communication in research settings.

Learning Objectives

  • Present yourself professionally on video calls
  • Write clear and appropriate emails
  • Use Slack and Teams effectively
  • Master asynchronous communication

Module Outline

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Key Sections

Section 1

Video Call Fundamentals

Setting up for success

Section 2

Camera and Audio Etiquette

When to mute, when to show face

Section 3

Email Tone and Style

Finding the right register

Section 4

Chat Platform Norms

Slack, Teams, and messaging etiquette

Section 5

Async Communication

Working across time zones

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Module Worksheet

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