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Section 1.
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the statements below begins with, "When communicating with others..." Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.


When communicating with others...
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I do not know how to recognize nonverbal messages that conflict with one another.
I know how to identify the overarching message even when other topics come up.
I do not know how to check the accuracy of my interpretations when I perceive a statement to be unclear.
I know how to convey nonverbally that I am interested in what the other person is saying.
I know how to check whether what I heard is what the speaker meant.
I do not know how to ask for more information rather than specific information.
I know how to ensure that I have understood someone’s point of view.
I know how to restate a speaker’s message to verify my understanding.
I do not know how to distinguish the more important messages from the less important ones.
I know how to be consistent in what I’m saying and how I’m saying it.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I know how to find out more about the other person’s perspective.
I know how to quiet my own thoughts in order to listen carefully.
I know how to ask a question that doesn’t give away the answer I’m hoping to receive.
I know how to ask questions that will encourage the other person to elaborate.
I know how to listen and watch for the main points of a speaker's message.
I know how to recognize when someone I am conversing with is distracted.
 
 
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Section 2.
 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: For the next several pages you will be presented with a scenario followed by a number of responses. For each response, please indicate how likely it is to achieve the specified outcome.
 
 
Nicole is interested in getting some teaching experience before going out on the academic job market. She’s concerned that Dr. Brown, her advisor, will not be happy about it, as teaching will take time away from her research. She decides to schedule a meeting with Dr. Brown to discuss her concerns.

For each of the following questions, indicate how likely it is to assist Nicole in having an in-depth discussion with Dr. Brown.
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
Dr. Brown, what are your thoughts about me getting some teaching experience prior to going on the job market?
Are there any teaching possibilities in the department right now?
Do you think I could take on some teaching responsibilities in the upcoming semester?
How can I get teaching experience to prepare for the job market without sacrificing my research progress?
 
 
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A month ago, Dr. Simpson asked Sarah to organize an informal bi-weekly meeting at which graduate students from the department would present their research to each other. Today is the first of those meetings, and Sarah is presenting her own research to kick things off. During her presentation, she notices that Dr. Simpson appears to be falling asleep and is not paying attention to what she is saying.

For each of the following actions, indicate how likely it is to assist Sarah in getting Dr. Simpson's attention.
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
Pause for a moment to convey nonverbally that she is waiting for his attention.
Talk as usual while ignoring his lack of interest.
Catch Dr. Simpson’s gaze when he looks up.
Speak with more animation and address him by name.
 
 
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Dr. Chung, Isabella’s advisor, recently asked her to mentor Collin, a first year undergraduate student who joined their research lab. Isabella decides to meet with Dr. Chung to discuss Collin’s progress. Dr. Chung shares the following with Isabella, “It would be great for Collin to handle the upcoming data collection. I’m not sure if he is going to be a good fit as an undergrad researcher for our lab past this semester, though.” Isabella feels confused by her advisor’s mixed message.

For each of the following statements, indicate how likely it is to assist Isabella in ensuring that she understands Dr. Chung’s comment.
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
Dr. Chung, I heard two distinct points. Should I assume that you would like Collin to handle the upcoming data collection?
It sounds like you may be disappointed with Collin. Is that correct?
I noticed that you made two different points. You want Collin to handle the upcoming data collection but you may also want to begin looking for someone else. Did I get that right?
I’m confused: are you saying that Collin needs to prove himself before you have him handle the upcoming data collection?
 
 
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Andrea schedules a meeting with her advisor, Dr. Johnson, to discuss a grant proposal that they have been working on. Andrea often feels rushed when she meets with Dr. Johnson, which results in many of her questions going unanswered. In this instance, Andrea would like Dr. Johnson to give more extensive feedback about the experimental section of the proposal that she is helping him to write.

For each of the following opening sentences, indicate how likely it will be to elicit the more elaborate feedback from Dr. Johnson that Andrea wants?
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
Am I in charge of writing more than the experimental plan?
What aspects would you like me to emphasize in the experimental section of the proposal?
Are there specific experiments you’d like me to include in the section on the experimental plan?
What suggestions do you have for improving the experimental plan section of the proposal?
 
 
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Sue schedules a meeting with Dr. Benjamin, her advisor. While there, he states “I strongly recommend that you make a number of revisions to improve your dissertation proposal. A major improvement would be expanding your literature review to more clearly explain how what you’re doing provides a contribution to the field. The plans you have for future data collection don’t seem to be complete, so you’ll need to expand that section as well. Finally, the results you present from your preliminary experiments also seem insufficient, so I’d suggest either re-running those or presenting the analysis in a better way.”

For each of the following actions, indicate how likely it is to assist Sue in identifying the main point.
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
It seems as though I should focus on revising how I’ve proposed to analyze the data.
So you are suggesting that I first focus on improving my literature review.
 
 
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Rebecca is struggling to understand some confusing experimental results. Coincidentally, she runs into Dr. Smith, an expert in her field. When she mentions her dilemma, he gladly offers to assist. However, while talking to him the next day he appears preoccupied and offers little in the way of guidance. She’s confused and offended by his mixed messages.

For each of the following actions, indicate how likely it is to assist Rebecca in getting Dr. Smith’s help with her project.
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
Interpret his distraction as disinterest and ask him about it.
Show confidence and enthusiasm while thanking him for his offer to help.
Convey her disappointment with words and facial expressions.
Notice when he becomes interested and encourage more discussion in those instances.
 
 
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While Sherese is in the lab, Dr. Gupta enters, takes a look at her experiment and asks her to “rerun the experiment using an alternative procedure.” He then leaves abruptly. Sherese is confused and often feels frustrated by the vagueness of Dr. Gupta’s suggestions. In order to ensure that she has interpreted his feedback correctly she walks to his office to have a discussion.

For each of the following statements, indicate how likely it is to assist Sherese in getting some clarity regarding his comments.
Very Unlikely Unlikely Unsure Likely Very Likely
I guess you are really dissatisfied with how I ran the experiment. I have spent several weeks researching the best design and it appears as though you disapprove of my selection.
Dr. Gupta, can I ask why you left the lab in such a hurry?
Dr. Gupta you left the lab quite quickly and I’d like to make sure I understand what you meant. Was it because you were dissatisfied with how I ran the experiment or were you just curious to see the results of another method? Is either of these accurate?
 
 
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Section 3.
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the statements below begins with, "When communicating with others..." Please rate your level of confidence in completing the following tasks.


When communicating with others...
No confidence at all Very little confidence Moderate confidence Much confidence Complete confidence
I can ensure that I have understood the speakers’ message.
I can verify my perceptions of what the other person is telling me.
I can behave in a manner that is consistent with how I am feeling.
I can identify the intended meaning of a verbal message even when it is phrased ambiguously.
I can detect the important messages in a conversation with professors.
 
 
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Section 4.
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following items.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I would be willing to do this type of communication skill building activity again because it has some value to me.
Doing this activity was not beneficial for me.
I want to completely master the skills of communicating effectively with the individuals in my field.
It is important for me to understand how to communicate effectively with my advisor.
I think the skills learned from this activity will help me achieve my current goals.
 
 
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Section 5.
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following items.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I would like to have more opportunities working with technology similar to the one used in this activity.
The activity needed more introductory explanations.
This activity was organized clearly.
I found this activity to be manageable.
I found the activity unnecessarily complex.
I found the use of terms throughout the activity to be consistent.
I had difficulty understanding some of the terminology used in this activity.
I would recommend a communication activity similar to this one to a friend.
This activity had some annoying features.
This activity has motivated me to improve my communication skills.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The instructional support provided in this activity was clear.
The instructional support provided in this activity was adequate.
This communication skill building activity was difficult to understand.
The activity was user friendly.
This activity stimulated my interest and curiosity.
I am satisfied with the amount of knowledge that I gained from this activity.
 
 
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Demographic Questions
 
 
The following items help the CareerWISE project learn about our participants. Please answer as completely and accurately as possible. All of your responses will be kept confidential.
 
 
 
What is your gender?
 
Female
 
Male
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is your age? Write your age in the space below:
   
 
 
 
What is your racial/ethnic identification?(Select all that apply)?
 
White
 
Black/African American
 
Hispanic
 
Asian/Pacific Islander
 
Native American/Alaskan Native
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
 
What is your marital or domestic partnership status ?
 
Single/Never Married
 
Married/Living with Partner
 
Separated
 
Divorced
 
Widowed
 
 
 
How many dependent children do you have ?
   
 
 
 
Which best describes you?
 
International Student
 
U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is your country of origin?
   
 
 
 
What is your first or primary language?
   
 
 
 
Demographic Questions (continued)
 
 
 
What is the name of the university you currently attend?
   
 
 
 
What is your department, major, or program area?
   
 
 
 
What is the total number of faculty members that make up this program area ? (If you don’t know the exact figure, please give your best estimate.)
   
 
 
 
Of the total number of faculty in the program, approximately what percentage are women? (If you don’t know the exact figure, please give your best estimate.)
   
 
 
 
In what year did you begin your current graduate program?
   
 
 
 
Are you currently working on a research project or topic?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, how would you describe the setting of your work? Select the most appropriate answer:
 
I work primarily in a "wet lab"
 
I work primarily in a laboratory with specialized equipment only available in the laboratory
 
I work primarily in an office cubicle or at home
 
I work primarily in a field setting
 
 
 
Do you currently have a faculty advisor for your research?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
On a scale of 1 to 100 (1 = very dissatisfied and 100 = very satisfied), how do you rate your current satisfaction with your program?
   
 
 
 
Using a percentage (1% = very improbable and 100% = absolute certainty), what is the probability that you will complete your degree requirements?
   
 
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