UCS1001-Critical Thinking and Communicating

Starting the Critical Communications module, I was sure about one thing: I was good at giving talks. I could hold an audience, remember my lines, and make sure everyone heard me loud and clear. But this class showed me that there is more to it. It's not just about knowing the words by heart, but how you deliver them. I learned about this technique called 'assertion,' which really opened my eyes to how you can talk with confidence and not just recite from memory. My writing got a boost, too. I picked up things like the Paul-Elder framework and CRAAP method and I started to get the hang of putting my thoughts down in a logical and clear way.  At first, I had the chance to be the group leader, but I passed it up to focus on being the speaker. Yet as we moved along, I kind of saw that maybe I had what it takes to be a leader after all. Maybe things would have been different if I had stepped up. Writing has always been a bit of a struggle for me, and this class made me work on t...

1. Utilised Gen craft AI photo generator to create an authentic design of our Fusion Fit Horizon. 2. Managed and executed alterations of the team's presentation slides. 3. Assisted in developing scripts for team members' parts in the presentation. 4. Conducted in-depth research on industry trends and integrated key findings to strengthen the project's relevance and impact. 5. Coordinated with the team to ensure timely completion of project milestones and effective communication among members.

The DC Rainmaker (2022) web page titled "Apple Watch Ultra In-Depth Review: It’s a start!" presents an insightful overview of what sets the Apple Watch Ultra apart, emphasizing its advanced health monitoring capabilities that distinguish it in today's smartwatch landscape. The Apple Watch Ultra is the epitome of technology focused on health, equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG), alerts for both high and low heart rates, fall detection, emergency SOS functionality, international emergency calling, car crash detection, a blood oxygen sensor, sleep stage tracking, and a newly integrated temperature sensor (Savvides, 2022). "Historically, one of the biggest barriers to many athletes using an Apple Watch over other brands was a lack of battery life combined with a lack of buttons. The Ultra aims to rectify both of those" concerns while introducing a number of noteworthy features along the way (DC Rainmaker, 2022). Apple Watch Ultra stands out as the leading optio...

Dear Professor, Throughout this course, I have demonstrated consistent commitment to excellence, as detailed in the rubric for "Excellent" participation. I have been punctual, with the exception for the first lesson where unforeseeable circumstances led to a delay and of which I have since taken measures to prevent history from repeating itself. I hope that my enthusiasm for participation has also been evident since I actively engage in all class and group discussions, contributing well-considered ideas from time to time. My attendance record is impeccable as well, standing at 100%, which underscores my dedication to the course. I consistently strive to put forth my best effort, while standing firm by my authenticity and goals. With each lesson, I seek to improve from my previous performance, treating every class as an opportunity to learn and improve. I respectfully submit that my actions and attitudes align with the "Excellent" performance level, and I hope you w...