Effective Communication

The Effective Communication module was a fulfilling journey for me as I get to improve myself in terms of writing and presenting skills. When the module first began, I thought it was going to be just another typical bridging English Language class. But as week past by, I’ve gained quite a bit from my fellow peer mates and Professor Blackstone. The flow of how the module panned out was relatively smooth as we started with back to the basics of English Language and then applying to the assignment such as design summary, review, technical writing. During these few weeks, I’ve also improved in my presenting skills as daily task routine includes gathering and understanding website information and presenting what we have learned from the website to our classmates. Through this, I was able to get feedback from my peers and Professor Blackstone. Furthermore, this exercise also allows us to practice and build our confidence in public speaking progressively. In the first assignment, I mention...

Rossen, J (2018). Just Smelling Coffee Can Give You A Brain Boost . Mental Floss. Retrieved and adapted from https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/551479/just-smelling-coffee-can-give-you-brain-boost In the article “Just Smelling Coffee Can Give You A Brain Boost.”, Rossen (2018) discusses the benefits and effects on smelling coffee. The benefits for the aroma of coffee is that the “anti-inflammatory properties”   may prolong life expentency and lower the risk of ‘type-2’ diabetes. In the area of effect, Rossen mentioned that the aroma of coffee might increase one productivity. According to Spear (2018), a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology discuss the effects on smelling coffee. In the study, two groups of students were asked to take a “Graduate Management Apitutde Test (GMAT).” These students were separated into two different environment rooms. The first group of students were in the room filled with the aroma of coffee while the latter was in a ro...

Background According to the website from Kitchn (Brones, 2015) siphon coffee maker brews a very clean and fragrance tasting coffee. This method was found earlier in the 1830s by “Loeff of Berlin” and soon it became popular due to a French woman named “Marie Fanny Ameine” Massot of Lyons, who “designed the first commercially successful vacuum coffee brewer” (Brones, 2015, para 2). The design featured “two glass balloons” held by a frame, which is currently recognized as the siphon coffee maker. The two “glass balloons” are known as the upper chamber and lower chamber. By heating the lower chamber, the vapor pressure forces the water to rise into the upper chamber. Once it reaches the upper chamber, the water will mix with the coffee grounds. When the heating source is turned off, the loss in vapour pressure will cause the mixture to flow down into the lower chamber through a filter attached to the bottom of the upper chamber. As a result, the bottom chamber will be filled with b...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smartwatches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. Advancing to the smart technology era, I believe that ‘real-time stride analysis’ and feedback of the smart technology in Altra ru...

Name: Benedict Cheong ID: 1902828 Title: First draft of an article summary In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smartwatches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. Advancing to the smart technology era, I bel...

Name: Benedict Cheong ID: 1902828 Title: First draft of article summary In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smartwatches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. Advancing to the smart technology era, I belie...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. One of the main highlights of their shoe is the way it incorporates ‘real-time stride analysis’ technology into the running s...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. References Lin, N. (2017, 09 20). runsociety.com . Retrieved from Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”, the responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant will prompt the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Last but not least, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions did not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes.

Subject: Self-Introduction Dear Professor Brad, My name is Benedict Cheong Wen Quan and I am writing to introduce myself as one of your students in your Effective Communication class. I am currently studying mechanical engineering at SIT/UofG as a year 1 student. I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Aerospace Technology with minor business management. During my polytechnic years, I interned in Pratt and Whitney, CAS, this allowed me to experience working in an engineering company. The method of reparation of the aircraft parts intrigued me and reinforced my interest to join this industry in the future.  For my strength, I am confident in sustaining a conversation with just about anyone. For example, during school holidays, I’ve worked in i-Wellness, where I go to companies to conduct health screenings. Through this experience, I gained experience conversing with strangers and confidence in engaging them to promote various health screening packa...

Dear all, Welcome to my blog. My name is Benedict Cheong Wen Quan. In this trimester, I will be taking Effective Communication to improve my technical writing and oral presentation skills. All the best to everyone who is taking this module!