Reflection Part B

Before taking ENG2003, my communication skills were fairly basic. I was able to explain ideas and complete written assignments, but I did not always focus on structure, clarity or audience awareness. My writing sometimes included unnecessary information, and my presentations often contained too much texts on slides.

 

Throughout the course, I improved several important communication skills. One of the biggest improvements was in technical writing. Writing the technical report required me to organise information clearly, structure my ideas logically, and maintain a professional tone. I learned how to use headings, paragraphs and concise explanations to make technical information easier for readers to understand.

 

Another area where I improved was presentation skills. The presentation assignment helped me learn how to design slides that support the message instead of overwhelming the audience information. I also became more confident speaking about technical topics and explaining my ideas clearly.

 

Professional email communication was another skill that I developed during the course. Before ENG2003, my emails were often informal and lacked structure. Through the course assignments, I learned how to write emails with a clear subject line, a polite introduction, a well-organised message and a professional closing. These skills will be very useful when communicating with professors, colleagues and supervisors in the future. 

 

Although I improved in many areas, there are still communication skills that I would like to continue developing. One area I would like to improve is public speaking confidence. While I have become more comfortable presenting information, I would like to further improve my ability to speak confidently and engage an audience during presentations.

 

This course will influence how I approach other engineering courses and future professional work. I now understand that communication is an essential part of engineering  practice. Engineers must be able to explain complex technical ideas clearly to different audiences, including team members, managers, and clients. Because of this experience, I will approach future assignments with greater attention to clarity, organisation and professionalism.

 

Overall, ENG2003 helped me develop a stronger understanding of effective communication and how it applies to engineering. The skills I developed in this course will continue to support my academic work and future career as an engineer.