Monday, April 13, 2009. I will be brutally honest here and admit that I came to this module hoping for an easy grade. My secondary objectives were to learn about how to write resumes and CVs, and just to get general feedback on my writing standards. Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Thursday, April 9, 2009. Twelve weeks have past and I have more or less completed this professional communication module. It was a fruitful journey, and I have to admit that I learned a lot from this module. Have my views on the values of effective communication skills changed since the start of this course? Hence, for me personally I learnt that effective communication skills does not always mean speaking appropriately, or gi.

THE World, and my words - ES2007S. Friday, April 10, 2009. Throughout these few months in the course, I have also learned that the way we communicate with another person could result in very different outcomes. An inappropriate choice of words or even the lack of a smile could lead to undesired circumstances. To be able to communicate effectively would also mean that there is magnitude in the things I say and respect for my listener. Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Sunday, April 12, 2009. Sunday, March 29, 2009. My name is Chen Zhi, currently doing my third year study of mechanical engineering at National University of Singapore and with a specialization on offshore oil and gas technology. I always dream to work on an oil rig, a tough and harsh, but exciting environment. However, I would like to transform it into a comfortable workplace by my excellent design ability. This is me, a future mechanical engineer. Sunday, March 22, 2009.

Saturday, April 11, 2009. Time flies and it is time for some reflections before this semester comes to an end. Looking back, I have gained much invaluable knowledge on effective communication in this course and the opportunities given to apply these skills during project work and blogging have enhanced my understanding. Sunday, March 29, 2009. I am a third year undergraduate majoring in Applied Mathematics in Faculty of Science at the National University of Singapore.

Monday, April 13, 2009. As the module draws to a close, I would like to thank Ms Goh and all my classmates for a fruitful three-and-half months. However, this module is anything but. It has been an enjoyable experience - making new friends and taking home the many valuable skills of effective communication. Cheers! Sunday, March 22, 2009. Wednesday, February 25, 2009.

Through analysing how one uses the myriad of instruments to communicate with others, one can hone the art of persuasion in order to communicate effectively with others. A modest man will mince and chew his words before they turn vocal;a vain one speaks volumes without careful thought. Sunday, April 12, 2009. Lastly, I would like to thank Ms Goh for guiding the clas.