I was born in
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I am a 4th year undergraduate at the National University of Singapore, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Being a Student Councillor in
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Reflecting on the Research Project Experience (Blog Post #5)
1) Did you have a positive learning experience doing the research project?
Of course! Although there was a lot of hard work as our group attempted to do a topic (Passion in NUS undergraduates) that is more abstract, I learnt a lot from doing this research project, such as knowing myself and my group members better.
2) What have been some significant things you learnt about:
• Having clear communication as a whole?
Initially, as we were not familiar with each other, our communication was not as easy and clear. However, after spending weeks on the project, we subsequently got to know each other more and thus, we were able to communicate and convey our ideas better and efficiently. Clear communication is very important for a group to function well. I have learnt that speaking in a concise manner or using illustrations can lead to better communication.
• Building interpersonal relationships?
We got to know each other more as friends rather than just project mates. I really appreciate the chit-chats that we have before we dive into doing our project at our meetings. I have learnt that, by engaging in active listening, communication is made simpler.
• Being a team player?
The report requires a lot of cooperation and coordination as it is quite substantial. Therefore, it would require every member to be able to work as a team. I would say that every member in our group has been very cooperative and we were able to bring up and discuss issues freely. I have learnt that it is important to keep an open mind to the ideas of others in order to improve our project.
• Doing research
As mentioned, our group’s research topic is relatively abstract, thus, we must dig deeper in order to find relevant materials for our project. I have learnt that it is important to support our report with secondary sources in order to prove our point.
• Writing reports?
I have learnt to adopt and observe the 7C methodology of writing. For instance, the report must be concise and clear in what we are trying to convey.
3) What are some specific principles of communication that you would want to use to extend to your next team project, the oral presentation?
• Look out for non-verbal cues on whether our audience is paying attention to what we are saying, and then make subsequent adjustments such as changing tone of presentation to re-engage their attention.
• Engage in active listening when the audience has queries on our presentation. This would allow us to answer their questions confidently and convincingly when we know what they are asking.
4) What are some weak areas of communication that you do not want to extend to completing the team oral presentation project?
• Be open-minded about the questions or suggestions that the audience might have and, although we do have to defend our point of view, we must not get too uptight about it. It is important to be firm but not overly aggressive.
Of course! Although there was a lot of hard work as our group attempted to do a topic (Passion in NUS undergraduates) that is more abstract, I learnt a lot from doing this research project, such as knowing myself and my group members better.
2) What have been some significant things you learnt about:
• Having clear communication as a whole?
Initially, as we were not familiar with each other, our communication was not as easy and clear. However, after spending weeks on the project, we subsequently got to know each other more and thus, we were able to communicate and convey our ideas better and efficiently. Clear communication is very important for a group to function well. I have learnt that speaking in a concise manner or using illustrations can lead to better communication.
• Building interpersonal relationships?
We got to know each other more as friends rather than just project mates. I really appreciate the chit-chats that we have before we dive into doing our project at our meetings. I have learnt that, by engaging in active listening, communication is made simpler.
• Being a team player?
The report requires a lot of cooperation and coordination as it is quite substantial. Therefore, it would require every member to be able to work as a team. I would say that every member in our group has been very cooperative and we were able to bring up and discuss issues freely. I have learnt that it is important to keep an open mind to the ideas of others in order to improve our project.
• Doing research
As mentioned, our group’s research topic is relatively abstract, thus, we must dig deeper in order to find relevant materials for our project. I have learnt that it is important to support our report with secondary sources in order to prove our point.
• Writing reports?
I have learnt to adopt and observe the 7C methodology of writing. For instance, the report must be concise and clear in what we are trying to convey.
3) What are some specific principles of communication that you would want to use to extend to your next team project, the oral presentation?
• Look out for non-verbal cues on whether our audience is paying attention to what we are saying, and then make subsequent adjustments such as changing tone of presentation to re-engage their attention.
• Engage in active listening when the audience has queries on our presentation. This would allow us to answer their questions confidently and convincingly when we know what they are asking.
4) What are some weak areas of communication that you do not want to extend to completing the team oral presentation project?
• Be open-minded about the questions or suggestions that the audience might have and, although we do have to defend our point of view, we must not get too uptight about it. It is important to be firm but not overly aggressive.
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