Monday, April 13, 2009. In my first blog post, I mentioned that effective communication skills are important in every sphere of our lives. However, reflecting on my post again, I realized that my understanding of the value of effective communication skills was only peripheral at that time. Overall, I am convinced that the development of good communication skills does not stop when this module concludes, but should be extended out of the classroom. Thus, I am determined to .

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.

12 weeks later, I am glad to say that this module Professional Communication has, without a doubt, offered me the skills which I wanted to pick up as well as skills that I have never thought that I can pick up through this course, such as being an active listener and making critical and constructive comments. Aside from the charismatic few who are born communicators, the rest of us will have to constantly improve our communication skills. As this module ends here, all of us will be proceeding to a ne.

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.