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The document outlines seminar questions for a module on Basics of Technical Communication Skills at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology for the academic year 2025/2026. It includes various topics such as the merits and demerits of verbal communication, effective communication characteristics, barriers to communication, and the importance of citation. Students are required to prepare a technical writing assignment of at least five pages based on the provided questions.

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The document outlines seminar questions for a module on Basics of Technical Communication Skills at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology for the academic year 2025/2026. It includes various topics such as the merits and demerits of verbal communication, effective communication characteristics, barriers to communication, and the importance of citation. Students are required to prepare a technical writing assignment of at least five pages based on the provided questions.

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DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (D.I.

T)
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES (GS)
MODULE: BASICS OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
MODULE CODE: GSU 07111
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2025/2026
SEMINAR QUESTIONS

QUESTION GROUP NO:


1 Discuss in details the merits and demerits of verbal communication. ONE

2 With reference to your field of study, explain the significance of TWO


communication
3 Describe characteristics of effective communication THREE
4 Discuss why communication is termed as a cyclic process FOUR
5 Provide enough explanations on the types of communication FIVE
6 Based on various academic sources, discuss what could hinder the SIX
communication process
7 With clear examples, discuss different strategies to overcome the different SEVEN
barriers of communication.

8 Use D.I.T administrative system to conceptualize the notion of EIGHT


communication network

9 What should be considered before, during and after job interview? NINE
10 Differentiate the notion of curriculum vitae from the concept of resume. In TEN
your discussion show at least five differences.
11 Show differences between the following language skills ELEVEN
a) Speaking vs reading skills
b) Writing vs listening skills
12 With enough details, explain the reading techniques TWELVE

13 What could be the importance of citation in your field of study? THIRTEEN

14 Use APA style to demonstrate any five rules governing in text citation and FOURTEEN
out text referencing in civil engineering.

15 Basing on different definitions and perspectives of technical communication FIFTEEN


discuss all key words involved in the definition with a vivid examples and
finally come up with your own concrete definition.
16 Appraise different elements of communication and their roles in SIXTEEN
communication process

17 Explain the ways in which you can avoid the barriers to communication so SEVENTEEN
as to eliminate misunderstandings and encouraging a healthy and peaceful
work environment and lead to work done quickly and professionally.

18 Clearly prepare scholarly definition on the following aspects as used in EIGHTEEN


grammar
a) words often confused-pairs of words
b) Discuss synonyms and antonyms
c) Practice word formation: prefixes, bases and suffixes
(Derivational & Inflectional)
d) Exercise parts of speech, tenses and modals
e) Practice prepositions and words followed by prepositions

19 Discuss the factors to be considered before making public speaking NINETEEN

20 What are the tips of becoming a good listener? TWENTY

21 What are the cultural barriers of communication? How do you overcome TWENTY ONE
communication barriers resulting from cultural differences?

NOTE: Prepare a technical writing of not less than five pages {remember to consider other instructions
provided under the group assignment}

Prepared by: Method John


Ass. Lecturer
D.I.T, General Studies Department, 2025-26 Academic Year.

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