It may sound cliche but I really learnt a lot more about communication than I thought I would. All the activities and assignments have reminded us of the importance of effective communication.
"I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt."
This is a quote by Patrick White and with that, let's see what I can remember without any reference.
Science of Effective Communication
Non verbal communication can come in many forms and is definitely something that we should take note of. Active listening brings out the point that it takes both the senders and receivers to contribute to effective communication.
Science of Oral Communication
While I am no stranger to using powerpoint to facilitate presentations, pointers from garr renolds showed me how we could use powerpoint to enhance our presentations. It is definitely
Science of Written communication
Needless to say, the key to the science of written communication is the 7Cs of effective writing. Concreteness, concise, correctness, completeness and coheresion. Unfortunately, that all I can remember. Well, this can imply that these are the elements that comes to my mind are the ones that I have to improve on.
Science of Job search communication
Non verbal communication can come in many forms and is definitely something that we should take note of. Active listening brings out the point that it takes both the senders and receivers to contribute to effective communication.
Science of Oral Communication
While I am no stranger to using powerpoint to facilitate presentations, pointers from garr renolds showed me how we could use powerpoint to enhance our presentations. It is definitely
Science of Written communication
Needless to say, the key to the science of written communication is the 7Cs of effective writing. Concreteness, concise, correctness, completeness and coheresion. Unfortunately, that all I can remember. Well, this can imply that these are the elements that comes to my mind are the ones that I have to improve on.
Science of Job search communication
Initially, I thought that I would not get much out from this section. This is because I have a job and might not need to seek for one in the near future. However, I realised that while we are constructing our CVs and cover letters, we have to review our achievements, skills and qualifications. This can definitely serve as a guide to self-improvement.
Conclusion
I am really glad that I took this module. The way to mastering the art and science of communication is a long one but the module have helped to paved it. I really hope to be able to apply what I have learnt and to learn from what I have applied.
All the best for the coming examinations! =)
I am really glad that I took this module. The way to mastering the art and science of communication is a long one but the module have helped to paved it. I really hope to be able to apply what I have learnt and to learn from what I have applied.
All the best for the coming examinations! =)
Hi Tan Ching,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the quote by Patrick White. Very often, we only tend to retain information that we have learnt by heart.
I really like the way you have organize your points for this blog post. It matches the flow of our textbook and our course syllabus=)
Just like you, I enjoy this course and I am glad that I have took up this module. It is great knowing you and all the best for your future endeavours!
Best regards,
Lian Yee
Hi,
ReplyDeleteEffective communication is very important for everyone.
I hope that we still can sharpen our communication skills based on the basic principles that we learnt from ES2007S.
All the best!!!!!!!!
Hello Tanching!
ReplyDeleteSimilarly like you, I have learnt valuable lessons through this module. The road towards grasping effective communication is a never-ending road. I really do hope that we will continue to learn the skills of effective communication after this course has ended!
Melissa
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ReplyDeleteHi Tan Ching,
ReplyDeleteI doubt that all of us in the class could remember every single C that we have learnt throughout this course. Nonetheless, i still believe that as long as we know what kind of message we intend to deliver, who we are writing for, what kind of response we intend to get, and by applying some of the 7Cs, an effective writing should be able to achieve.
By the way, two thumbs up for your research report and presentation! I hope it will improve the marking scheme of lab report!
Cheers,
Ron