Joel Neo

In the article “Porous Asphalt Is King of the Road”, PaveGreen (n.d.) claims that porous asphalt is the best pavement surface. Porous asphalt reduces water pollution as it prevents the washing off of pollutants from surfaces and allows water to be filtered naturally before reaching waterways. It is also used to create safer roads for wet and winter climates. In the event of rain, the prevention of water collection on the surface reduces splash and spray from vehicles. This improves the visibility of drivers therefore decreasing accidents. In winter climates, porous asphalt accelerates the melting of ice and snow. This allows for a cut in the use of anti-icing agents which in turn can potentially lessen winter maintenance costs and pollution from anti-icing agents. The writer also mentions that adopting the use of porous asphalt is a cheap solution for going green considering that the cost is similar to typical asphalt. Although the article talks about the benefits of the use of porous

Subject: Self-introduction Dear Professor Blackstone, I am Joel Neo from SIE 2016 T4. I am writing this letter to introduce myself, hoping that it will allow you to get to know me better. I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Hotel and Leisure Facilities Management. It dawned on me that I had an interest in engineering when I found myself getting curious about how appliances around the house work and how to fix it should an issue arise. Other than an interest in engineering,  I also have an interest in music. I try to develop myself in this area by learning to play instruments and other musical skills. My strength in communication lies in the ability to adjust my manner of speaking befitting of the setting I am in. Should I be in a more formal environment such as a meeting, I am able to structure the way I speak fitting of the formal mood. My greatest shortcoming in communication is public speaking. I always feel uneasy speaking in front of a group of unfamiliar faces

“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) Explanation: Employers label that every graduate should have the fundamental skill of communication. Proving to have the ability to communicate well is beneficial in getting employed and upholding outstanding work performance.