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Module 2
Screen Talk
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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Module 2 Outline: Screen Talk
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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
Interactive Practice
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Module Worksheet
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