Sam

  In the article “What are solar light panels and how do they work” (2019), solar panels are introduced and explained in detail. Solar panels work by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, producing electricity. (Harvey,2022). When connected to the main power grid, the panels power lighting systems in the day, and excess power can be supplied to the grid if available. However, if the panels are not connected to the grid, it will require a backup system.  As major advantages, solar light panels are rugged and last a long time. The panels also do not emit toxic greenhouse gases which have adverse effects on the environment, according to the mentioned article above. Individual solar cells consist of semiconductor elements and can produce electricity by itself. The cells can be put in different configurations and can be adapted for various power outputs and sizes. Lastly, the panel system composes of “photovoltaic modules, electrical connectio...

  As UCS comes to an end, I think that this module has been quite useful, equipping me with relevant skills required for the future. In my earlier self-introduction letter, I mentioned my goals for this module was to improve my presentation skills, and to be more confident in interviews. And after learning about presentation skills taught during UCS lessons, I can definitely see an improvement in my confidence and skills. For example, I learnt a lot from Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, which is a persuasive speech outline with 5 steps, namely attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action. I used this speech outline to prepare for the team-based oral presentation and felt that I was much more confident and natural while presenting, while also including a persuasive aspect, which is something that was not taught or required in previous presentations. I am sure the presentation skills I learnt will be very important in the future, especially in the workplace, where pitches and...