Communication Skills for Discussions, Interviews and Presentations

Practical 1: Group Discussion

Practical – 1 (Group discussion)

Objective

The objective of this practical is to understand the use of various soft skills in regard to group discussion.

Definition

A Group Discussion (GD) is an interactive process in which individuals share their ideas and opinions on a common topic. All participants are connected by one central idea, and each person presents their own perspective based on their understanding. A group discussion helps in evaluating several important skills

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Interior Design ESP Lesson Plan and Textbook Evaluation

Dudley-Evans and St. John (1998)

  • Does this book motivate students? (attractive)
  • Does the book have learning goals that match your own goals/focus?
  • Does the book offer support in the learning process? Consider students’ learning difficulties or different learning styles (por ejemplo: opciones de ver un video en vez de solo el libro, actividades alternativas para estudiantes con dificultades…)
  • Does the book match your students’ needs?

Cunningsworth (1995)

  • Are the pedagogical approaches used in the book
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EU Customs Procedures and Tariff Regulations

EU Customs Procedures and Arrival of Goods

When goods enter or leave the EU Customs Territory (TAC), customs controls them. There are two main regimes: Internal and External. Additionally, there are four special regimes: Transit, Deposit, Special Destinations, and Improvement.

The process begins with the presentation of the goods at the customs office of entry by the person transporting them. The goods remain under customs surveillance until they are granted a customs destination.

Documentation for

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Capital Gains Tax and Section 54 Exemptions India

Capital Gains and Exemptions — Section 54

Definition of Capital Gains

Capital Gains is defined in Section 45(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It refers to the profit or gain arising from the transfer of a capital asset effected in the previous year. The capital gain is charged to tax in the assessment year immediately following the previous year in which the transfer took place.

Key Components of the Definition

  • Capital Asset (Section 2(14)): Property of any kind held by an assessee, whether connected
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Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry of Crude Drugs

Cardiotonic Drugs and Cardiac Glycosides

Definition: Cardiotonic drugs are substances that increase the force of myocardial contraction and improve heart function. They are primarily used to treat cardiac insufficiency and heart failure, and they typically contain cardiac glycosides.

Examples and Biological Sources

  • Digitalis: Obtained from the dried leaves of Digitalis purpurea. Use: Enhances cardiac contraction.
  • Strophanthus: Obtained from the seeds of Strophanthus kombe. Use: Strengthens heart pumping
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Digital Finance: Blockchain, AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity & FinTech

Blockchain and distributed ledger technology

Blockchain is a technology created in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto together with Bitcoin. It is a distributed digital ledger that records transactions in blocks linked together using cryptography. The main purpose of blockchain is to allow secure transactions without a central authority, creating trust through technology.

Blockchain is based on cryptography, which protects information using hash algorithms and digital signatures. Cryptography ensures confidentiality,

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Student Request Letter About THE TOPIC — Unai Paredes

Email: Request Regarding THE TOPIC

From: yourname@student.es

To: institution@email.es

Subject: Request Regarding “THE TOPIC”

To whom it may concern,

My name is Unai Paredes, and I am a 17-year-old student currently studying Bachillerato. I am writing with regard to “THE ISSUE RELATED TO THE TOPIC”, as it is an important matter for many young people.

I find this situation very worrying, as “WHO IS AFFECTED AND HOW.” This problem occurs on a regular basis, particularly “WHEN / WHERE IT HAPPENS.” Many people

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Wound Definition and Tissue Repair Stages

What is a Wound?

A wound is a disruption or break in the normal continuity of the skin or other body tissues. It can result from injuries such as cuts, abrasions, punctures, surgical incisions, burns, or other trauma. Wounds may be open (where the skin is broken) or closed (such as bruises where the skin remains intact).

Phases of Wound Healing

Wound healing is a complex, orderly process that the body undergoes to repair tissue damage. It generally occurs in four overlapping phases:

  1. Hemostasis Phase

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Office Drama: Secretary’s Dilemma and Double Life Exposed

Scene 1: The Initial Confrontation

Scene Marker: Scene 1

Secretary: Hello, Miss. How can I help you?

Sally: So, you’re his secretary, hmmm? Anyways, I would like to meet James. Where is he?

Secretary: Sorry, Ma’am. I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. He is in a “Do Not Disturb” meeting. But I can schedule a meeting for you tomorrow afternoon if you want.

Sally: Seriously!? You must be new here. Don’t you know who I am? I’m his wife! Oh my god, this is ridiculous!!!!

Secretary: My apologies, Miss. I

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Essential Sociological Theories and Concepts

Sex vs Gender

Sex refers to the biological and physiological differences we are born with. Gender refers to the social and cultural expectations of behavior that we learn and perform in society.

Functionalist Theory of Gender (Talcott Parsons)

The Functionalist Theory of Gender (Talcott Parsons) argues that gender differences exist to keep society stable. Women take on expressive roles (care and emotional support), while men take on instrumental roles.

Glass Ceiling vs Glass Escalator

The glass ceiling

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