An Ability to Communicate Effectively
The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important keys to success in any career. As an engineer, it is extremely important to know how to clearly communicate your ideas to avoid any misunderstandings. Engineers usually work in teams; therefore, it is essential to have the ability to share your views and opinions with others. Any type of misinterpretation could lead to devastating results: people dying, an explosion, etc. I am committed to develop skills that will allow me to communicate effectively in any circumstance, whether it is in an oral presentation or a written report.
My Technical Communication course fostered my ability to communicate effectively. I learned how to write about one subject in different contexts, as well as to use technology to communicate and collaborate with people. This course addressed how to successfully write an executive summary, an introduction, and a conclusion, as well as how to write for a blog and a website. From this course, I learned how to present information clearly and concisely, but without omitting important details.
Below are some samples of my writing:
These tasks taught me how to brainstorm different ideas for a project. I believe these assignments have given the skills needed to be a good candidate with excellent written and communication skills.
My Technical Communication course fostered my ability to communicate effectively. I learned how to write about one subject in different contexts, as well as to use technology to communicate and collaborate with people. This course addressed how to successfully write an executive summary, an introduction, and a conclusion, as well as how to write for a blog and a website. From this course, I learned how to present information clearly and concisely, but without omitting important details.
Below are some samples of my writing:
- The MythBusters assignment required me to work in a group to propose a myth for the show. The team had to present several methods to test the myth and choose the best option. Our main job was to communicate effectively to the producers the thought processes that the team used to pick the best method (See Method Determination of the report). The report not only demonstrates my ability to communicate effectively with different audiences, but it also shows my ability to write a persuasive paper without losing objectivity.
- The virtual footprint project demonstrates my ability to communicate effectively the same information in different contexts. The first part of this project was to write a memo to a "Human Resources Manager" to present my findings after looking into my own virtual footprint. From my findings, I recommend whether or not I, the candidate, should be considered for the job and why. The same information is then presented in my virtual responsibilities blog in which I reflect on the responsibility that a candidate has to keep a professional virtual footprint. Lastly, I wrote a set of instructions for my fellow "recruiters" to aid them in the process of searching a candidate's virtual footprint. This set of instructions guides the reader through the search process, but it also assists them in analyzing and categorizing the data to make a final recommendation.
- In my Materials class, we were assigned to create a group presentation showing how materials contribute to new technologies and their impact on society. My group decided to do our research on artificial muscles, which are made with electroactive polymers. These have improved the movement of mechanical technology and give more comfort and control to amputees. In order to present our findings, we chose an innovative medium: Prezi. Prezi allowed to show the information in a dynamic way, allowing the audience to see the big picture. Our presentation not only shows my ability to do research, but also my ability to communicate effectively and willingness to use new technologies.
These tasks taught me how to brainstorm different ideas for a project. I believe these assignments have given the skills needed to be a good candidate with excellent written and communication skills.
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