Communication and Argumentation
Course ID
DSCI 542
Campus
UBC Vancouver
Semester
Winter
Course Block
6
Course Description
Essential communication skills for data scientists, recognizing that professionals spend significant time presenting findings, explaining concepts, writing documentation, and collaborating with colleagues. Students master universal communication principles through focused practice in articulating and writing about technical concepts and analyses, learning to translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders across various fields. Through hands-on practice with storytelling techniques, you'll create presentations and reports that drive decision-making, ensuring your technical expertise translates into organizational impact while maintaining ethical standards and transparent communication of limitations and uncertainties.