Do you want concrete strategies to improve a figure draft? Are you looking for top tips to polish your resume before a career fair? Do you want the tried-and-true best practices of technical communication tasks without sifting through a ton of webpages? You can find all this and more in one place!

BE Communication Lab is launching a new Communication Handbook – a quick-reference guide to effective strategies for the most common visual, written, and verbal communication tasks.

Whether you’re prepping a presentation, drafting a paper, or readying for an interview, this resource breaks down the essentials into clear and actionable steps. Implementing the top strategies outlined in the handbook will help you achieve your communication goals. Keep this resource handy for any time you want a quick communication tip!

Download your PDF copy now or request a physical copy by emailing us!

Who is the Communication Handbook for?

Anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and thoughtfully.

What tasks can the Communication Handbook help me with?

Visual Communication Written Communication Verbal Communication

Figures

Slides

Posters

Personal Statements

Resumes

Manuscripts

Proposals

Editing Checklist

Public Speaking

Interviews

What can I find in the Communication Handbook?

Each section of the Handbook is split into the following parts:

Best Practices ← Start here when you approach a new communication task

Explains our top three actionable tips that provide the best value.

Process

Provides a structure and the steps to address the best practices.

In Practice

Provides concrete methods and examples that address how to implement the best practices.

Checklist ← Use this to help you revise and check your work

Provides an easy, concise list of items to help achieve the best product.

More Resources

Lists our hand-picked resources. This handbook is only the beginning. This handbook is only the beginning of building your communication skills and style.

Communication Handbook cover

This handbook was a collaborative effort by many BE Comm Fellows and Communication Lab staff members. Check the end of the handbook for the full acknowledgements.