Interpretation of Quote

 “Communication skills are an essential component in the education of engineering students to facilitate not just students’ education but also to prepare them for their future careers.” Marc Riemer, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University (2007)

Communication skills are important for engineers both during education and in their future careers.

Drawing from work experience, it is a realisation that engineers do suffer from poor communication. Certain ideas or instructions could be passed done. However, due to the poor choice of words, the message could come off as either too ambiguous or too specific. Most of the time the message will be on either end of the spectrum.
Besides focusing on communication, knowledge also plays a key factor in ensuring success in engineering. Understanding specific terms and theories will aid engineers in better communication as well.

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  1. Brad BlackstoneSeptember 5, 2024 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks, Jarrett.

    By the way, in this sentence, "Besides focusing on communication, knowledge also plays a key factor ....", who is focusing?

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    1. Jarrett NgSeptember 8, 2024 at 9:49 PM

      The "who" refers to students who are primarily studying engineering in school. The "who" also extends to students that will be continuing on to pursue a career in engineering.

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