TASK 3:THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS [WEEK 1]
Descriptive Reflection - Formal Introductory Letter
Subject: Self-Introduction Letter Dear Professor Blackstone, I am writing this letter with the purpose of formally introducing myself and providing more context on who I am as a person. In 2021, I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic (SP) with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. My interest in the engineering field has been an intrinsic part of me for as long as I can remember. I have always been fascinated with how the world around me works, and have been down many “rabbit holes” from even the simplest questions. My father also played a part in this, due to his job as an aircraft engine technician at the time and his attitude of “everything is fixable” that he showed to many things around the house. Upon reflection, I feel that my communication strength is empathy. During conversations, I try to make it a point to really think about what I am going to say and how it might affect the other person. As an introvert, my biggest communication weakness is public speaking. Paired with a sli...
Ewan's and Gordon's assessment of the quote is concise, and accurately notes the increased cultural and societal considerations required in global communications. The points are well organized and flow well from one to the next. The language use, while precise, could use a bit more filler words and transitional phrases to increase readability.
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