Assignment 1 Submission 1: Formal Letter (Descriptive Reflection) (Revised)

Subject : Self Introduction

Dear Professor Brad,

My name is Yi Da, a student from your effective communication module. In this letter, I will reflect on my educational background, field of interest in the mechanical engineering programme, my communication strength, weakness, uniqueness and the goals I want to achieve by the end of this module.

I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Mechatronics Engineering in 2019 and furthered my studies in Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) majoring in mechanical engineering. My interest in the engineering field did not develop until well into my internship in 2019 at a local private company, where I was able to experience actual work for the first time as a mechanical engineer. Over at my internship I met engineers from various fields and I was placed to understudy each of them over the course of 16 weeks. From there I eventually developed passion for the automation field because I loved the whole process behind developing an actual product.

I would describe myself as a person with a lot of empathy, while at the same time unafraid to speak out my thoughts and opinions. I believe that being able to empathize with people allows deeper conversations that are more open and honest which in return builds trust and respect. Public speaking however, is something that I have yet to master. When standing in front of large crowds, I have trouble piecing sentences together, but I believe that through experience and practice, I will be a better presenter in time to come.

What makes me unique is the standard I have for myself. I tend to be more critical with my work to ensure that I have my best foot forward. Though it can be draining at times, I believe in this approach as it helps me become a better individual.

My goals for this module are to improve my public speaking and writing communication skills as I believe that communication is the key aspect to success. I look forward to further develop my communication skills from this module so as to boost my confidence level during presenting which will greatly benefit me in the near future.

Best regards,

Yi Da