Reflection on Developing Communication Skills

When I started this module, I was not sure of what to expect and did not have any interest in the module. However, after completing this module, I have become more confident in writing. As cliche as it may sound, I believe that success comes from perseverance and hard work.  Throughout this module, I could see improvements as I was doing my assignments.

Reader response was an interesting assignment where it equips me with skills such as referencing. This is important in formal writing and I believe that this is a necessary skill set in the working world.  Through the word count limitations for assignments, I have also learnt to be concise in my writing.

Additionally, I have improved on my summarizing and editing skills. I have also gotten better at spotting vocabulary and grammar mistakes that I usually make. With the lecturer’s guidance, I have learnt to effectively support my points with concrete evidences.

When it comes to presentations, people tend to overlook the importance of non-verbal cues. I personally feel that body language affects the overall delivery of a presentation. Even though I was able to engage the audience, I could have done better by being more consistent in my engagement. One mistake that I made was neglecting eye contact with the audience sitting to my right.

To quote Lao Tzu, “A journey of a thousand begins with a single step”. I am glad I have taken the first step in trying to improve my professional writing skills. However, Language acquisition is a long process, and it is important that I continue to practice my writing skills. With practice, the technical report that I write will just get better overtime.