On the research projects I am part of now, I am working with a myriad of collaborators from various cultural and educational backgrounds. Liaising with them can be a challenge due to this. It is now that I have realized how much I have taken communication skills for granted – as something inherent. Effective communication is essential to ensure that the research takes a direction that is satisfactory to all persons involved and fulfills what we set out to do.
Much of the communication with said collaborators is done through correspondence and written reports. And this just so happens to be my weakness. Therefore, the written aspect of this module will be very useful. In both personal and professional aspects of life, it is important to consider the written word very carefully. Without non-verbal cues that accompany face-to-face or spoken communication, I feel there is a high chance that communication through writing can be interpreted / perceived wrongly. ES2007S gives us an opportunity to examine this form of communication and how to best utilize it.
Getting to know and understand people better is, however, the greater pull that this module has for me. I have always found interacting with people and learning about their lifestyles very interesting. There is much to learn and develop by building friendships and communication is fundamental to this. My hope is that the skills acquired through this module will help me communicate my thoughts to my peers beyond just academia.
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