You can't really expect the same way of thinking - and writing skills - of a "biomedical engineer" who is "not entirely new to 8051"; and "student" whose technical skills include "C, C++, microcomtrollers, GPS".

I think I have seen "good" first posts from students with "C and C++ skills", too. It's of course silly to expect a "bad" first post from somebody who's already a seasoned professional even if in something else than 8051 and stuff.

for a "student with "C and C++ skills"
good: "how do I start this project (described) that I have to turn in in a month"
bad: "you send me the code, it is due in 3 days"
both good/bad regardless of the verbiage

Erik