Foo Jia Xin

Dear Professor Brad Blackstone, I would like to formally introduce myself as Foo Jia Xin, from effective communication tutorial class 3. I hope this self-introduction letter serves you well in understanding me a little bit more. I am currently a freshman pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma, specializing in Mechanical Engineering.  I have always been intrigued by engineering since a young age. My father, a construction engineer, brought me along for site visits during my childhood, which cultivated my interest in Engineering. Additionally, my polytechnic internship experience fueled my enthusiasm for engineering. I realized being an engineer required more than just programming and hardware skills; it also required effective communication skills. Being an engineer, having effective communication skills is an indispensable tool to ensure a smooth workflow process. Open-mindedness is a communication strength ...

Effective communication skills are an essential building block that aids in all aspects of life. Whereby,  it not only educates Engineering students' on how to acquire confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities, allowing students to accurately and precisely deliver information to the other party. Communication is a powerful tool that is utilized, not only to assist individuals to excel in school but in their future work careers as well. Effective communication skills are an invaluable asset in just any industry, as it fosters understanding, strengthen relationships, builds trust, improve teamwork, and provide a smooth transition in the workforce. Citation: Riemer, MJ 2002, 'Investigation into the development of English and communication skills for the modern engineer: a research scheme', World Transactions on Engineering & Technology Education, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 23 - 28.