Description
Conduct and direct research on topics related to speech, reporting the results to help in the development of new procedures, technology, or treatments, or the refinement of existing ones.
Alternative labels
conduct research on speech-related topics
conduct research on a speech-related topic
carry out research on topics of speech
direct research on speech-related topics
do research on topics related to speech
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Conduct research on speech-related topics is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Speech and language therapist: Speech and language therapists focus on the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in order to help them maintain, promote, improve, initiate, or recover the ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally. They address the development of language, speech, vocal and hearing functions, and disorders and disabilities in the cranial, facial, and oral area.
Optional skill
Conduct research on speech-related topics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Public speaking coach: Public speaking coaches provide, often private, instruction to clients in theory and techniques on how to improve their public speaking skills. They identify each client’s strengths and weaknesses and tailor their instruction to their specific needs, which may include improving the client’s vocal delivery, articulation, presentation abilities and body language. Depending on the background of the client, be it business, education or otherwise, public speaking coaches also instruct clients or students in persuasive arguing, rhetorical delivery and other debating techniques.
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