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Science 2C00 Week 1: Overview

Science Career & Cooperative Education (SCCE)

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Overview
Upon completion of Science 2C00 you will:

Understand the value of effective communication skills

Describe skills, strengths and work style preferences

Learn how to appropriately give and receive feedback

Understand the components of effective cover letters and
resumes

Learn how to network, conduct labour market research and

prepare for employment interviews
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Course Outline
Evaluation Attendance Expectations Come prepared to class

Class participation

Speak up and ask questions Be respectful of others Adhere to the Academic

Integrity policy

No texting No Side Conversations

Submission of 1 written
assignment

Pass/Fail

Have fun!

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Course Syllabus
Instructor Contact Information
Required Text Weekly Topics Final Assignment + Due Date
** It is recommended that students complete the activities in the courseware, however they will not be graded**

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 OSCARplus is an enhanced job posting and student

development portal providing access

employment opportunities, event and workshop listings, co-op and internship placements, appointment bookings, interview schedules and news on employer visits to campus

To create your account simply log in with you MAC ID and

Password at www.oscarplusmcmaster.ca

You must access your OSCARplus account for your

attendance to be recorded in this class.
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Introductions
Please state your name, level and program. Complete one (1) of the following sentences:
If I had a super-power it would be .. If I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be... My favorite pass-time/hobby is .. My most interesting job was .. My friends would describe me as .. My best vacation was to .. My ultimate career goal is to become a

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Communication Skills
Up-speak
Filler Hyper-exaggeration Swearing

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Speak with Authority

by: Taylor Mali

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9x5KhfWAis

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For next class .

Review Week 2 of Courseware Complete TypeFocus Activity

Review OSCARplus Module

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