Final Reflection

Finally, this hectic semester has to an end and it is time to do some self evaluation. I must say that apart from my core modules, I have gained a lot of useful knowledge and skills from ES2007S. Although it has been an extremely taxing module, I feel that I did not make the wrong choice for spending few hundreds of bid points on it.

My understanding of the importance of effective communication skills has increased after completing this module. Twelve weeks ago, effective communication skills to me is just simply conveying the intended message with good verbal skills and also receiving the intended message with active listening skills. As for now, I realized that effective communication skills comprised of not only just that. I have learnt that non verbal cues play an equally important role as verbal cues and it is important to take note of the intercultural differences before communicating.

In my first post, I wrote that effective communication will be important for me when I am looking for jobs as I will be required to give impressive interviews or presentations. I am glad to say that I have developed skills of not just giving good interviews and presentations, but also writing convincing application letter, resume, minutes and research report.

Although doing the research project has taken up much of time, I feel that I have learnt the most through this process. This is the first module that I have taken which has graded presentation and thus, I have developed presentation skills like using attention grabbers, simple slides and meaningful gestures in order to appeal more to the audience. Furthermore, I have learnt to adopt a formal language and the 7Cs when writing the research report. Also, being a good team player and an effective communicator have allowed me to gain a enriching and fulfilling experience with my team members.

Lastly, I would like to thank Ms Goh for the help and comments she gave us to improve on our project. Many thanks to Madeline and Derek for being so irritating and fun and of course, to all my classmates who have given me a wonderful learning experience