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My time in the effective communication module with Professor Blackstone has been an exceptional learning experience. During his lessons, I was encouraged to participate in class activities like short writing assignments and presenting our ideas to the class. This provided me with a great platform to express myself through my words. As an open-minded and easy-going teacher, Professor Blackstone played a major part in making my time in this module a fulfilling one. With his valuable feedback and clear advice, I was able to produce some of my best works to date. One such work was a write-up for a summary and analysis. As it was my first time writing an analysis, I was not confident in my work. However, with clear directions from Professor Blackstone, I was able to complete the task well. In these 13 weeks, I have learned how to build an effective flow in my writing as well as how to present my ideas adequately. These skills would be vital in helping me to achieve future goals such as pr...

Executive Summary This report is written in response to a letter of authorization dated January 15, 2020, and aims to advise the Seabin Project team to integrate the recommended modification to the Seabin as it will play a crucial part in increasing the adaptability of the product. Over the years, the Seabin has been effective in filtering out trash from marinas and ports. However, the device is still unable to tackle the dangers of microplastics effectively. As microplastics can travel up the food chain by being ingested by marine life, these pollutants pose a serious threat to both the human and marine populations. This report discusses the potential area of enhancements of the Seabin by introducing adaptations to the current design and how these adaptations can better equip the device to reduce the microplastic concentration in our waters. Through our research, the team found that the Seabin is heavily reliant on an electrical power supply to power its suction mechanism, ...