Academic and Interpersonal Skills: Mastery Test

Which of the following tasks is an example of how scientists might use writing skills in their jobs?

completing a grant proposal to fund a project

Which skills are these professionals using? Lisa is a software developer. A new client comes to Lisa feeling very frustrated. He has tried everything to get more customers to visit his web page, but nothing works. Lisa has an idea to develop a phone application that connects people directly to the client's web site. Her solves the client's problem in a way of which he had not thought. Lisa takes her idea to Kevin. Kevin wants to create the application, but is missing several items needed to complete the project. Kevin displays when he figures out a way to use the materials he has in the office to create the application.

creativity, resourcefulness

Jennifer is giving a presentation about the results of her microbiology experiment. She is very confident in front of the audience. She speaks in a clear voice, and often tells a few jokes to show her personality. Jennifer is displaying great Alex is another microbiologist listening to Jennifer's presentation. He wants to remember her results so that he can use the information to help with his own experiment. He pays close attention to what Jennifer says, writes down key points, and draws a diagram to help him remember the main ideas. His s will help him remember this information later when he is in his office.

speaking skills, note-taking

An architect designing a new building schedules deadlines to complete tasks so that the project will be finished by a specific date. Which of the following skills has the architect applied in this scenario?

time-management skills

Why is it important for professionals in any career to have good self-representation skills?

to present a positive professional image