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Descriptive Reflection : Self - Introduction Letter Draft 2

 Subject : Formal Inductory Letter Dear Professor Brad Blackstone,     I hope you are doing well. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Mohamed Asyraf, Student ID: 2201298, a student in your critical thinking and communicating module. Previously, I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in aerospace systems and management. Currently, I am pursuing my degree in mechanical design and manufacturing engineering at Singapore Institute of Technology.      I am writing this email to you to introduce myself and some of my traits and goals for this module. Seeing my father troubleshooting his spoilt game boy with a soldering iron made me curious and gain interest in engineering. As time goes by, I realise that I was doing well in mathematics and physics compared to other subjects, which eventually grew my interest in engineering even more.     One communication strength is that I am an active listener. I pay attention to the speaker and ask clarifying questions to demonstrate int
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Critical Reflection

"The two specific goals I hope to achieve in this module are developing my confidence and to be an eloquent speaker. I believe by achieving these two goals I have, I can communicate effectively and lead my team to success under my guidance. " These were the goals I set at the start of the module. Now that I am approaching the end of the trimester, I feel a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude for the valuable teachings imparted by Professor Brad Blackstone. The knowledge I have gained from these lessons is so profound that it fills me with a sense of sorrow to acknowledge the conclusion of the module. In this module, I acquired the ability to deliver effective presentations to an audience, regardless of its size. While my audience may have been small, I am confident that the skills I have developed will prepare me for future presentations to larger groups. Specifically, I learned how to confidently stand and deliver key points, as well as maintaining eye contact with my a
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S-RR-D3

In the article, “Helloface Innovative Facemask” by University of Hertfordshire (2022), discussed the business success behind Dean Ezekiel’s creation. Dean Ezekiel created a company called Helloface that makes transparent face masks, an alternative to medical masks. This idea came from Dean’s wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. It can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate, as well as in industries where facial recognition is necessary. This mask comes with various features such as anti-fog, adjustable strap, and more.  These features can be based on the consumer’s needs and demands. The article mentioned, “Dean’s successfully trading business UPGRADE, which works with the travel industry went into complete shutdown.” during the first lockdown. (Ezekiel, 2022) He quickly pivoted and used his entrepreneurial skills to invent a new idea with the help of expertise and support from the University of Hertfordshire's Business Incubator, which provided me
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Summary Reader Response Draft 2

 In the article, “Helloface Innovative Facemask” by University of Hertfordshire (2022), discussed the business success behind Dean Ezekiel’s creation. Dean Ezekiel created a company called Helloface that makes transparent face masks, an alternative to medical masks. This idea came from Dean’s wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. It can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate, as well as in industries where facial recognition is necessary. This mask comes with various features such as anti-fog, adjustable strap, and more.  These features can be based on the consumer’s needs and demands. The article mentioned, “Dean’s successfully trading business UPGRADE, which works with the travel industry went into complete shutdown.” during the first lockdown. (Ezekiel, 2022)  He quickly pivoted and used his entrepreneurial skills to invent a new idea with the help of expertise and support from the University of Hertfordshire's Business Incubator, which provided
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Summary Reader Respond Draft 1

In the article, “Helloface Innovative Facemask” by University of Hertfordshire (2022), discussed the business success behind Dean Ezekiel’s creation. Dean Ezekiel created a company called Helloface that makes transparent face masks, an alternative to medical masks. This idea came from Dean’s wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. It can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate, as well as in industries where facial recognition is necessary. This mask comes with various features such as anti-fog, adjustable strap and more.  These features can be based on the consumer’s needs and demands. The article mentioned, “Dean’s successfully trading business UPGRADE, that works with the travel industry went into complete shutdown.” during the first lockdown. (Ezekiel, 2022)  He quickly pivoted and used his entrepreneurial skills to invent a new idea with the help of expertise and support from the University of Hertfordshire's Business Incubator, which provided men
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Summary Draft 2

This article mentioned the success behind Dean Ezekiel's creation. Dean Ezekiel created a company called Helloface that makes transparent face masks, an alternative to medical masks. The idea came from his wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. It can help with communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as in industries where facial recognition is necessary. The article mentioned, “Dean’s successfully trading business UPGRADE, that works with the travel industry went into complete shutdown.” during the first lockdown. He quickly pivoted and used his entrepreneurial skills to advance a new idea with the help of expert advice and support from the University of Hertfordshire's Business Incubator, which provided mentoring and peer-to-peer learning. The Incubator also helped Dean access funding opportunities, build knowledge and open new networks, which helped him launch his new venture to break into new markets. In the early stage, Dean benefit
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Summary Draft 1

An article, “Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers” , https://www.herts.ac.uk/enterprise-zone/news-and-case-studies/case-studies/business-incubation/innovative-face-mask-breaks-inclusivity-barriers , states about innovative facemask. Dean Ezekiel created a company called Helloface that makes transparent face masks, an alternative to medical masks. The idea came from his wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. It can help with communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as in industries where facial recognition is necessary. Dean's business, UPGRADE, which works with the travel industry, completely shut down during the first lockdown. He quickly pivoted and used his entrepreneurial skills to advance a new idea with the help of expert advice and support from the University of Hertfordshire's Business Incubator, which provided mentoring and peer-to-peer learning. The Incubator also helped Dean access funding opportunities, build know
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