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Module learning The two main goals I have set at the start of the Effective Communication module was to be able to improve on my writing skills and able to step out of my comfort zone. Before the start of this module, I was not strong with my language which affected my writing and I aim to improve it. Throughout this module, I was able to do and learn the different types of writing. I was able to know how to paraphrase and summarise without changing the meaning of the whole sentence which is important for our writing to avoid plagiarism.  Stepping out of my comfort zone where I was able to present and discuss more during the lesson. Throughout the module, I have learnt some valuable steps on how to present and do a pitch correctly. For example, capturing the audience's attention by asking questions and even eye contact. In my previous presentation in polytechnic, I was allowed to refer to my script and present it to the class and there was no proper feedback on my presentation. Whe
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Reader Response #3

According to the ENGIE’s webpage, “District heating and cooling systems” (2013) ENGIE aims to provide comfort to the public and conserve nature. ENGIE was awarded to be the “world’s largest independent provider of urban cooling networks”. Currently, they are managing 320 systems globally and can be seen in France, the USA and even in Malaysia. The webpage focuses on two systems, heating and cooling. The heating system focuses on warming up the building or city with the help of hot water and surcharge steam. It uses available resources for heat generation such as natural gas. However, the cooling network supplies cold water to the air conditioning system. In this system, distribution facilities and cold water production is needed for the services. According to the webpage, ENGIE's cooling systems help make a district greener in terms of energy efficiency and reducing operating costs . One of the main outcomes of using cooling systems is that the district is able to use less energy.

Reader Response #2

  According to the ENGIE’s webpage, “District heating and cooling systems” (2013) ENGIE aims to provide comfort to the public and conserve nature. ENGIE was awarded to be the “world’s largest independent provider of urban cooling networks”. Currently, they are managing 320 systems globally and can be seen in France, the USA and even in Malaysia. The webpage focuses on two systems, heating and cooling. The heating system focuses on warming up the building or city with the help of hot water and surcharge steam. It uses available resources for heat generation such as natural gas. However, the cooling network supplies cold water to the air conditioning system. In this system, distribution facilities and cold water production is needed for the services. Through the webpage, ENGIE's cooling systems help in making a city greener in terms of energy efficiency and reducing operating costs . One of the main outcomes of using cooling systems is that the city is able to use less energy. It i

Reader Response Draft #1

    According to the ENGIE’s webpage, “District heating and cooling systems” (2013) ENGIE aims to provide comfort to the public and conserve nature. ENGIE was awarded to be the “world’s largest independent provider of urban cooling networks”. Currently, they are managing 320 systems globally and can be seen in France, the USA and even in Malaysia. The webpage focuses on two systems, heating and cooling. The heating system focuses on warming up the building or city with the help of hot water and surcharge steam. It uses available resources for heat generation such as natural gas. However, the cooling network supplies cold water to the air conditioning system. In this system, distribution facilities and cold water production is needed for the services. Through the webpage, ENGIE's cooling systems help in making a city a green city in terms of energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and conserving nature. There are a lot of key features of cooling systems that help a city turn green

Summary Draft 2

  According to “District heating and cooling systems” (2013), it stated that ENGIE aims to relieve the needs of the public and conserve nature by reducing carbon dioxide emission. ENGIE earn recognition as the “world’s largest independent provider of urban cooling networks” and is slowly broadening its network to all over the world. Currently, they are managing 320 systems globally and can be seen in Paris, the USA and even in Malaysia. This article focuses on two systems, heating and cooling. The heating system focuses on warming up the building or city with the help of hot water and surcharge steam. However, the cooling network supplies cold water to the air conditioning system. Both systems help in conserving nature. The heating system uses available resources for heat generation while the cooling system uses lesser electricity and water and most importantly, releases lesser carbon dioxide.

Summary Draft 1

ENGIE aims to conserve nature and relieve the needs of everyone through heating and cooling networks. Firstly, heating networks utilise mainly on resources that are available. Such as heat recuperates from wastewater. That heat will be dispersed through hot water. There are four important factors for the network. Secondly, cooling network supplies cool water to reduce the temperature of the buildings. There are different ways to retrieve cool water, one of them is by having a cooling tower at a manufacturing plant. The cooling network has a lot of benefits such as reducing the usage of water and electricity and at the same time reducing carbon emission. The heating network can be found in Italy, Bordeaux and Paris regions of France. Whereas cooling networks can be found in Malaysia,  Philippines and USA. There is an exception to Marseille, Spain and Lisbon, as they have both networks at the same location.

Self Introduction: Formal Letter

Dear Professor Brad My name is Nur Farhanah. I am writing this letter to introduce myself to you. I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic in 2021, where I studied Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design. Currently, I am a student at Singapore Institute of Technology pursuing a degree in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services). Truthfully, I did not expect myself to continue studying as I am still unsure of what I want to do for my future. There are a lot of different types of communication skills. I believe that friendliness is one of my strengths in communication. Where honesty and kindness can help foster trust and understanding. A friendly tone can also encourage people to communicate with us. However, lack of confidence is my weakness in communication. I get nervous when I need to stand in front of the class and present. That affects my communication as I tend to blank out and not present fluently during the presentation. After which, I regret not being able to pre