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Summary (Draft #1)

In the article ”Where’s My Supersuit?” Zelik (2019), highlights the attributes and benefits of a spring-powered exosuit, which aims to prevent low back pain in the majority of adults. The article also mentions that most adults have or will deal with lower back pain someday, and the suit will help to lessen stress on those muscles. The exosuit consists of common clothing material with an “assistive fabric elastic band”, coupled with an on-off switch that is activated when needed. Due to the absence of batteries and motors, users have the ability to move normally when the suit is turned off, while other exoskeletons are bulky, uncomfortable and interfere with movement. Owing to the sleek design of the suit, it is hardly noticeable when worn under everyday clothes. Ultimately, Zelik hopes that in the future, physical enhancing wearables will be as much of a norm in society as smartphones are. (149 words) Reference Zelik, K. (2019, April 21). “Where’s My Supersuit ”. Conversation.com https...

Formal Letter

Dear Professor Brad and classmates, I am Zheng Xinyi and am writing this letter to introduce myself to you. I graduated from  Nanyang Polytechnic in the  aerospace systems and management course . My past internship in a research and development department contributed mostly to my decision to pursue mechanical engineering. I remember how fascinating it was to see my colleague working on a robot arm, which moved so rigidly yet so elegantly. This definitely sparked my interest and curiosity in the mechatronics field. Besides,  mechanical engineering is a course that is versatile and also offers mechatronics as a  specialization in the second year of our studies . In terms of communication, one of my strengths is being a good listener. I prefer to listen first before giving my replies, at the same time offering others the opportunity to voice their opinions. While listening, I will also have sufficient time to understand and process the other person's words, tone, and em...

Instructional Unit 1 - Task 3

“Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance.” Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000) Communication is one of the fundamental skills that employers want graduates to possess, claiming that it is crucial for employment and effective work performance ( Morreale , Osborn & Pearson, 2000, p. 2). Reference Morreale S . P . , Osborn M. M., Pearson J. C. (2000, January). Why Communication is Important: A Rationale for the Centrality of the Study of Communication.