Academic Skills Portfolio (ACSK4001)

This is an Academic Skills Portfolio for ACSK4001 course. It includes tasks to evaluate and improve academic skills such as self-evaluation, personal SWOT analysis, evaluating sources, critical engagement with texts, structuring writing, presenting and analyzing data, editing and proofreading. The portfolio has two sections, Portfolio Evidence and Writing Tasks. The submission deadline is Thursday 26th April, 2pm.

Spring 18
Academic Skills Portfolio
(module code: ACSK4001)
Name:
Student number:
Degree studied:
Lecturer name:
Tutor name:
This is your Academic SkillsPortfolio, which should be submitted byThursday 26th April, 2pm viayour student
portal.
Please save a copy on your computer and back it up regularly (e.g. by saving it on your computer / in the cloud
(e.g. Google Drive) / emailing it to yourself).
Please refer to suggested word counts for each task included within this portfolio.
Submission deadline: Thursday 26th April, 2pm
Assessed Learning Outcomes (LOs):
1. Show evidence of understanding core components of academic literacy/skills.
2. Apply critical thought to a range of tasks, and do so with a minimum of external guidance in
particular situations.
3. Reflect, analyse and discuss strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities personally and
academically.
4. Use appropriate technologies to facilitate the completion of self-analysis/reflection.

Table of Contents
Task Page Week LO
SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE(These tasks will be drafted in class and are designed to inform the
written tasks in section B.)
Portfolio evidence 1: Self-evaluation checklist 3 1&10 3&4
Portfolio evidence 2. Personal SWOT analysis 4 1 3&4
Portfolio evidence 3. Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts 5 2 1&2
Portfolio evidence 4. Synthesising 7 3& 5 1&2
Portfolio evidence 5. Structuring your writing 9 3, 4, 5, 6,
7 1&2
Portfolio evidence 6: Presenting & analysing data 10 4 1&2
Portfolio evidence 7: Presentation 12 7-9 1
Portfolio evidence 8: Editing & proofreading 14 9&10 1&3
SECTION B: WRITING TASKS (These written tasks should be developed throughout the semester).
Writing Task 1 (Report or Essay) 16 1-10 1
Writing Task 2 (Reflective Summary) 17 10 3&4
Word count (+/- 10%):
Section A: a minimum of 600 words in total.
Section B: Writing Task 1 (900 words),Writing Task 2 (300 words)
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 1: Self-evaluation Checklist (to be completed in weeks 1 & 10)
Below is a list of the skills you will need during your university and professional career. Tick( )the appropriate box✓
for each skill, according to how well you think you can do this. You should complete this task twice;first, at the
beginning of this course (week 1), and, second, at the end of this course (week 10).
Skills How well do I feel that I know/can do this in weeks 1 and 10?
Information skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
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1
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10
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1
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10
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1
WEEK
10
Identify which books/journals/websites to use ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Select relevant parts of a text √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Evaluate sources √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Acknowledge sources of information √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Synthesize information from more than one sources ☐
☐
√ ☐
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☐ ☐
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√
Write a reference list correctly ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Avoid plagiarism ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Planning / writing skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
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1
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10
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1
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10
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10
Brainstorm ideas √ ☐ ☐
☐
☐ ☐
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√ ☐
☐
☐
Plan written work √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Link ideas effectively √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Paraphrase & summarise ideas √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Write an introduction √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Write a conclusion √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Critically edit written work √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Independent study skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
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1
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10
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Work independently (without lecturers) ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
☐
√ ☐
☐
☐
Work as part of a (study) group ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Oral presentation skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
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10
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10
Give a presentation on my work √ ☐ ☐
☐
☐ ☐
☐
√ ☐
☐
☐
Brainstorm ideas with peers √ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
Discuss written work in a tutorial ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Deal effectively with questions √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐
IT skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
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10
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Access the internet ☐
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☐ √ ☐ ☐
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√
Use search engines ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Create word documents ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
Use PowerPoint ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 2: Personal SWOT analysis (to be completed in week 1)
Watch this video: HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBOtnyt7BP4"https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=PBOtnyt7BP4 .
In-class activity: In pairs conduct interviews to create a personal SWOT analysis.
INTERNAL (coming from me)
STRENGTHS
[Things within my control]
WEAKNESSES
[Personal barriers; things stopping
me, but still within my control]
How are you going to overcome your
weaknesses?
(approx. 50 words)
1. Strong background in related
education
1. Not have sufficient
knowledge regarding the
industry and recent changes
Will start working more in group and will
discuss with them regarding the recent
advancement in the industry. Further,
working in group will reduce the
distraction level as every member of the
group will have to perform his individual
task on time
2. can work in group as well as
individually
2. easily distracted which in
turn have negative impact on
the task
3. Knowledge of computer
required for completing the
task
3. not able to handle too much
pressure regarding the deadline
of job
4. Top 5 Strengths/talents (from
Gallup test):
 Able to control the
difficult situation
through proper
coordination
 People are adaptable
and are willing to learn
new things, if required
 Can complete the task
through implementing
innovative ideas
 People have strong
analytic approach
 Able to develop strong
coordination through
communication
4. not able to perform at
optimum level under strong
competitive situation
EXTERNAL (coming from outside)
OPPORTUNITIES
[People, resources, opportunities]
THREATS
[Things outside of my control]
How are you going to minimise the
threats?
(approx. 50 words)
1. will attend various training
classes that will improve the
technological knowledge
1. quality of the task hampered
while there is short deadline for
any task
2. able to engage more people
for accomplishing the task
2. additional work pressure
increases the level of personal
and mental stress
3. strong communication skill
will help to establish better
communication among the
3. while communicating in large
group , co-ordination gets
affected
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group members
4. able to adapt new and
innovative ideas.
4. it is not always possible to
delegate task in case of
emergency
Among all the issues related to threats and weaknesses, fear is the most important and most harmful. Therefore,
to reduce the level of fear more of the group works shall be undertaken and the group size shall be larger as
compared to the previous one. It will also enhance the level of co-ordination and will improve the communication
skill. Further, practicing meditation will help to minimize the level of distraction. Moreover, before starting the
task time management shall be planned so that the task gets completed on time.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 3: Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts (to be
completed after week 2)
In your study groups, evaluate 3 different texts from your reading list, or texts you have found yourselves. You can
also find texts on the Academic Skills area on GSM Learn page. Make notes below.
Text A↓ Text B↓ Text C↓
Resource type
(e.g. book, journal et.c.)
Journal Book Journal
Citation/reference
Reenen, J. (2018). Brexit
and the Future of
Globalization?. [ebook]
London: London School of
Economics and Political
Science. Available at:
http://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/
download/special/cepsp3
5.pdf [Accessed 25 Apr.
2018].
FOTOPOULOS, T. (2016).
Brexit, Globalization and
the Bankruptcy of the
Globalist “Left”
∗. [ebook]
The International Journal of
INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY.
Available at:
https://www.inclusivedem
ocracy.org/journal/pdf
%20files/pdf%20vol12/
vol12_no1_
%20Brexit_Globalization_B
ankruptcy_Globalist_Left.p
df [Accessed 25 Apr. 2018].
Deverell, R. and Hill, N.
(2018). CS Playbook
Brexit: The End of
Globalisation…. [ebook]
Credit Suisse. Available at:
http://www.bbtscottstring
fellow.com/Media/Defaul
t/Publications/CS
%20Playbook
%20Brexit.pdf [Accessed
25 Apr. 2018].
Authority
UK citizens and
government
UK citizens and
government
Research Analyst
Currency
Pound Pound Pound
Content
Brexit and its impact on
global economies
Will brexit lead to
bankruptcy of globalist
What can be expected
from Brexit and impact on
globalization
Accuracy
Medium level Medium level Medium level
Audience
The students The readers The readers
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Further notes/
comments
The main the issue with
modern trade deals is not
just getting rid of tariffs. It
is the painful negotiations
of agreeing regulations
over investment,
occupation licensing and
product standards, 7
especially in services. This
requires compromise and
rules and some loss of
sovereignty which is
inevitable when doing
deals
The maximization of the
positive effects of Brexit for
the vast majority of the
population, who are the
victims of globalization, are
intrinsically linked to a
complete break with the
NWO of neoliberal
globalization, which would
lead to a real economic, as
well as national sovereignty
Brexit will be much less
traumatic for global risk
markets than the
Eurozone crisis in 2011 –
especially given that risk
spreads currently are
sitting at a higher level
across global credit
markets than they were in
the summer of 2011 when
the Eurozone crisis
became particularly
intense.
SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 4: Synthesising (to be completed in weeks 3 - 5)
Part I: Identifying key ideas
Read the 3 texts you used in the previous task.
Think about the extent to which the authors of those 3 texts agree or disagree with each other.
Write (in note form/bullet points) the key ideas of those 3 texts. Use your own words (paraphrase). Don’t forget to
complete the references information.
Text A:
Key ideas:
 It is the painful negotiations of agreeing regulations over investment, occupation
licensing and product standards, 7 especially in services.
 This requires compromise and rules and some loss of sovereignty which is
inevitable when doing deals
 In-text
citation/Oscola
footnote (Law)
 reference list
(Reenen2018).
Text B:
Key ideas:
 The maximization of the positive effects of Brexit for the vast majority of the
population, who are the victims of globalization, are intrinsically linked to a
complete break with the NOW
 It will lead to a real economic, as well as national sovereignty
 In-text
citation/Oscola
footnote (Law)
 reference list
(Fotopoulos 2016)
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Text C:
Key ideas:
 Brexit will be much less traumatic for global risk markets than the Eurozone crisis
in 2011 – especially given that risk spreads currently are sitting at a higher level
across global credit markets
 In-text
citation/Oscola
footnote (Law)
 reference list
(Deverell and Hill 2018).
Part II: Synthesising (suggested word count: 200 words)
Think about the areas the authors of the 3 texts you made notes on agree or disagree.
Write up a paragraph which synthesises (combines) the main points of the 3 texts you used in Part I and shows
how the authors agree or disagree.
Remember to include in-text citationsor OSCOLA footnote (Law) and link your ideas using linking words!
The key ideas gathered from 3 texts in part I are as follows –
 Text 1 - The main the issue with modern trade deals is not just getting rid of tariffs. It is the painful
negotiations of agreeing regulations over investment, occupation licensing and product standards, 7
especially in services. This requires compromise and rules and some loss of sovereignty which is
inevitable when doing deals (Reenen 2018).
 Text 2 -The maximization of the positive effects of Brexit for the vast majority of the population, who
are the victims of globalization, are intrinsically linked to a complete break with the NWO of neoliberal
globalization, which would lead to a real economic, as well as national sovereignty(Fotopoulos 2016)
 Text 3 - Brexit will be much less traumatic for global risk markets than the Eurozone crisis in 2011 –
especially given that risk spreads currently are sitting at a higher level across global credit markets than
they were in the summer of 2011 when the Eurozone crisis became particularly intense(Deverell and
Hill 2018).
Though all the 3 authors discussed about the impact of Brexit on globalization, the discussion point of all the
authors were different. They analysed the impact on different aspect. Whereas, 1st author discussed about the
modern trade, 2nd authors discussed about maximization of positive impact and 3rd author compared the
impact of Brexit with Eurozone crisis in 2011.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 5: Structuring your writing (to be completed in weeks 2,3,4,5,6,7)
During your lecture and tutorial you will learn how to organise youracademic writing in section B.
This is more or less the way you should structure your academic writing in section B:
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INTRODUCTION
(150 words in final text)[use evidence/ research throughout]
 What is your question about? (give the background to your topic)
 Include some detail on the topic (narrow your focus; what exactly are you
focusing on?) Who are the key ideas/ people involved/ organisations etc.?)
 What will your report show? Be specific [you should write this section last]
DISCUSSION POINT 1: ………………………………
(300 words in final text) [use evidence/ research throughout]
 Identify one point from your area of focus and say why it is a key issue.
 Describe how leaving the EU will impact on this.
 What are the opportunities it could create?
 What are the possible problems?
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?
DISCUSSION POINT 2: ………………………………
(300 words in final text)[use evidence/ research throughout]
 Identify another point from your area of focus and say why it is a key issue.
 Describe how leaving the EU will impact on this
 What are the opportunities it could create?
 What are the possible problems?
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?
CONCLUSION
(150 words in final text)[refer back to what you discussed in previous parts]
 Give a summary of your key points from 2 & 3
 Include a summary of your key conclusions from both 2 & 3
 What would you recommend needs to happen now?

Follow the structure in the previous page to writenotes (outline) below about what you will include in
your academic writing task (report or essay). Your notes do not need to be written in full sentences and
you can use symbols/abbreviations/listings and other note-making techniques.
Your notes should show what information you are planning to put in each section. You can add or
remove things later, if you change your mind.
My academic writing task outline
Topic:
(Find the subject specific
topics on GSM Learn).
Impact of Brexit on Globalization in UK
Introduction
The withdrawal of United Kingdom from the European Union is known as Brexit. The word Brexit is
derived from the two separate words, Britain and Exit. The European Union has been able to reduce the
trade cost of its member states and also keep the tariff charged under control. An election took place for
deciding whether UK is to stay in the European Union or exit the same (Smales 2017). The results of the
election were in favor of leaving the European Union which was more than 52% in favor of leaving the
European Union.
Details
The leaving of Britain from the European Union will result in UK facing higher trade costs as compared to
other member states of EU (Ottaviano, et al. 2014). Moreover, the country is likely to face more trade
losses due to the reduced amount of fiscal transfers from London to Britain. The question which is to be
asked is that how much damage this exit will cost Britain in terms of trade costs (Sampson et al. 2016).
The decision which is taken by Britain will be affecting the import and exports and trade relations with
neighboring states (Baylis, Smith and Owens 2017).
Objectives of the report
The objective of this report is to analyze the impact of Brexit on Globalization and trade relation policies
which is followed by states.
Discussion
In accordance to the current situation, it is seen that one of the significant issues that have been
recognized with respect to Brexit is the impact on globalization.
Impact of Leaving EU:
Taylor-Gooby (2017) cited that European Union is one of the largest trading partner of United Kingdom.
It is seen that half of the overall businesses that are undertaken by UK is performed with the European
Union. United Kingdom looking to leave the European Union would lead to a decline in the overall trade
and thereby would have an impact on the extent of globalization as well. The key principles of
globalization are inclusive of immigration and trade and they have been the catalysts that has compelled
UK to come out of the European Union and this has been a key debate with respect to whether this
policy is welcomed in the current world. Coyle (2016) has looked to quantify the economic effect of
Brexit. One of the essential ways to do the same has been to make use of a structural framework of the
economy and therefore a global value chain framework is created which would permit the trade in the
services and the intermediate goods among all the sectors and among all the nations.
In order to incorporate this assessment, the vital question is that what sort of a deal UK would make with
EU after the completion of Article 50 process in the year 2019.
Opportunities
There are several opportunities and threats that have been identified with respect to Brexit on
globalization and it is seen that it leads to the development of free internal market and therefore trades
with the other countries will get hampered and thereby the globalization would be impacted (Los et al.
2017). This would benefit the small and medium enterprises in the country because of the fact that none
of the multinational companies would be able to market in United Kingdom.
The impact of Brexit assists in lowering the process of overcrowding which has been a key issue for the
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companies that are operational in UK as it impacts globalization and the economy on a larger scale
(Cumming and Zahra 2016). The employees and the workers of UK who are working in the other
countries will be brought back into the nation as well and thereby there would be a rise in skilled and
talented workers and thereby reducing the level of unemployment.
UK government would even benefit from Brexit because of the fact that all the taxes would be lowered
and as the government would not have to pay additional money for their membership in Brexit.
Threats
Brexit has significant negative impacts as well as it is seen that future trade flow of the country would be
hampered because various industrial sectors of the country who are dependent on the globalization and
its trade would face losses and thereby would have an impact on their profits and operational activities.
There would a rise in the trade costs as well because of the fact that fall in the suppliers would increase
the cost of trade and accordingly the prices of the products and the services that are offered in the
country would increase and thereby impact the consumers as a whole. Dhingraet al. (2018) addressed
that Brexit has an impact on the transfer pricing as well because of the fact that effect on the level of
globalization reduce the level of interactions and trades with the other countries and accordingly the
transfer pricing would be impacted and thereby increasing the overall price of the products and the
services and the rise in the rate of inflation as well.
The discussion therefore explains the fact that Brexit has extensive level of negative effect on
globalization and this would have an adverse impact if the measures in order to mitigate the same is not
undertaken.
Conclusion
From the above discussion, it is clear that exit of Britain from European Union has affected the market of
Britain. The exit of Britain has affected the trade relations and trade policies of Britain with other states.
The main worries lie in the fact that the trade costs of the country has increased since the exit and such
can have an impact on the economic prosperity of the country. Such increase in the Trade costs of the
country will also be affecting the standard of living of the residents of the country as the trade cost will
result in increase in the cost for goods. Thus, the impact of Brexit on globalization can be clearly seen
with the increasing costs related to trade between states. However, such increase in trade cost can be
improved with the proper control exercised by the government which includes fiscal and monetary
policies of the country.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 6: Presenting & analysing data (to be completed in week 6)
Part I: Presenting data
Cut and paste the graph you discussed in the tutorial here and give it a title. You can find it on
theAcademic Skills page on GSM Learn. Remember to write a full Harvard or OSCOLA reference for it
and add a title.
Title: Brexit impact on Increase of investment risk on globalization
Graph:
Reference:
Euromoney. (2018). Country risk: Brexit is no disaster for the UK, but it has increased
the risk of investing. [online] Available at:
https://www.euromoney.com/article/b12kpjpxrfh5qs/country-risk-brexit-is-no-disaster-
for-the-uk-but-it-has-increased-the-risk-of-investing [Accessed 26 Apr. 2018].
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Part II: Analysing data (approx. 300 words)
Discuss the graph in the previous page with other students. Focus your discussion on the points below:
1. A description your data (What is it? Where does it come from? What area is it
focussing on?).
2. A summaryon what the data shows in general.
3. One or two areas of the data looked at in detail and an explanation of why you
think they are significant.
4. The important trends and differences/comparisons in the areas you have
chosen.
5. Possible explanations for what the data is showing (remember to reference
wider research to back your ideas up).
6. A recommendation for further action that could arise from this data.
Individually,analyse the graph below. Writea paragraph (approx. 300 words) including the areas in the
box above. Remember to refer to the graph/chart using correct OSCOLA or Harvard style in-text citation.
1. The data above described about the prospects of UK and and world among pre-brexit and
post-brexit period from the contributions of economists and various other experts. All the 5
indicators of economic risk and all the 6 political risks were downgraded while the outcome
arrived and it pushed UK down 1 place under global ranking.
2. The data shows that there will be long term advantages to UK withdrawing with regard to
more control and reduced regulation in terms of trade policy. The above survey further
signifying that UK is still the safer prospect as compared to France that is bigger than 3 points
worse off and 7 places lower in ranking
3. As per the forecast of European Commission in May the fiscal deficit is reducing however with
limited space for planning as the gross debt of UK’s general government was already near
about 90% of the GDP
4. As per the above presented graph scores for all the areas in Post – Brexit will be lower as
compared to pre-brexit. However, the highest score was found for government non-payments
that are more than 8 for both pre-brexit as well as post brexit scenario. The least score was
found for government finances that is more than 4 for both pre-brexit as well as post brexit
scenario
5. France, Netherlands, Italy, and various other EU members’ states may struggle to handle
public pressure for referencing on the EU membership. It leads to the situation where
possibilities of other nations following the same road may found out. It will further expose the
fragile economic recovery of Europe harmful.
6. It is recommended to carry on further research for getting more clear picture regarding the
impact of Brexit on globalization.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 7: Presentation (to be completed in weeks 7 - 9)
At university, you are often asked to present your research. In week 9 you will deliver a short 10-minute
presentation (7 minutes delivery + 3 minutes for Qs) in class to a small group. You should base your presentation
on one key point (one main section/paragraph) from your assignment using the following structure for guidance
with suggested timings:
 Title page: including your name and title
 Give a very brief overview of what your 7-minute presentation will cover (30 secs)
 Introduction: Identify one point from your assignment and say why it is a key point (1minute)
 Briefly describe how leaving the EU will impact on this (1 min 30s)
 What is one potential opportunity it could create? (1 min 30s)
 What is one possible problem? ( 1min 30s)
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications/ your recommendations? (1min)
 You should refer to evidence/ research throughout your presentation.
 Be prepared to answer questions (3 mins) at the end of your presentation.
Part I: Presentation planning (slides or notes / weeks 7-9)
Provide evidence here to show that you have planned your presentation. This could take the form of a
detailed plan or PowerPoint slides (no PDF files).
MAKE 6 POWERPOINT SLIDE ON THE TOPIC BELOW: - BREXIT IMPACTS ON GLOBALISATION
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Part II: Post-presentation reflection (week 9)
At University and work you’ll often be asked to provide feedback, and reflect on your performance and that of
your peers and colleagues. Using the table below, write notes about your presentation. You should include any
points of interest in your reflective writing task in section B.
Your groups’ comment about your presentation
Content
(How clear, complete and informative
was the presentation?)
Clear and to the point information that can be used for personal
evaluation
Audience Engagement
(How enjoyable / interesting did the
audience find it?) Most of the audience found the presentation interesting and useful
Organisation
(How well-structured was it? How
well did the visuals support it?)
The presentation was visually supported and well structured
Professionalism
(How slick and professional was it?)
The presentation was sleek and to the point as the time was limited
Your reflection on your presentation
Content
(How clear, complete and informative
was the presentation?) Clear and to the point information that can be used for personal
evaluation
Audience Engagement
(How enjoyable / interesting did the
audience find it?)
Most of the audience were engaged in the presentation, however, some
are there who expected a better one
Organisation
(How well-structured was it? How
well did the visuals support it?)
It was well-structured and visually supported, however, it could have
been better if more time were allowed
Professionalism
(How slick and professional was it?) The data collection and analysis should have been on broader aspect
Action Points
(What could you do better in future presentations?)
It is expected that next time the presentation will be prepared in more structured and concise way. It will include
more visual evidences. Further, the presentation will be presented in more clear dimensions so that the audience
can understand the objectives and motives of the presentation.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 8: Editing & proofreading (to be completed in weeks 9 & 10)
Part I: Self-evaluation form
Type a few comments below in relation to how well you have addressed the following areas in your portfolio. You
should complete this task after you have finished everything else.
AREA COMMENTS
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING How well have you done this? How do you know?
1. Portfolio tasks
The task has been done in an effective manner and it is known
because of the fact these aspects have been undertaken with
the help of several assessments and researches.
2. Paraphrasing & summarising
By taking assistance of the several journal articles
3. Research & support of ideas with
evidence
The ideas can be used with the help of journals and with the
advent of time there can be changes in the ideas and
evidences as well.
INTELLECTUAL & COGNITIVE SKILLS How well have you done this? How do you know?
4. Introduction & conclusion
By Assessing the issues related to the topic and in the
conclusion the results that have been attained.
5. Structure of paragraphs / sections
The structure has been constructed with respect to the each
sections and the points that have been addressed with respect
to the topic.
6. Use of sources
Use of researches that have been undertaken on Brexit and
globalisation
7. Recommendations in conclusion
By understanding of issues that have been highlighted and
assessing the measures that can be used in order to mitigate
these issues
GRADUATE SKILLS How well have you done this? How do you know?
8. Word count requirements
900 words have been maintained
9. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Have been maintained in accordance to the topic
10. Writing style
A well designed writing is maintained
11. Referencing style
Harvard
12. Awareness of your strengths and
weaknesses
Very competent in understanding the weaknesses and the
strengths that are available.
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Part II: Reflection on the quality of your work
STRENGTHS:What are the strengths of your work?
Type at least 3 short bullet points here:
 Preciseness communication skills
 Reliability and efficiency of the presentation
 Team collaboration
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:What are some areas of your work you could have done better at?
Type at least 3 short bullet points here:
 Assessing the global point of view of Brexit
 Making use of statistical data
 Gaining knowledge about what the society feels about Brexit.
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SECTION B: WRITING TASKS
Writing Task 1: Report (all students except law) or Essay (Law students)
Write your report or essay here (please do NOT insert PDFs or screenshots). You can find your specific question
related to your subject area on the Academic Skills page on GSM Learn in the assessment section.
Guidelines for reports:
Your report must include the following:
1. A title
2. A clear subject related focus
3. Clear sections, including an introduction,
discussion of one or two points and a conclusion
4. A clear, well written and academic writing style
5. Features of report writing such as headings
6. Correct Harvard style in-text citation
7. A correct Harvard style reference list
Guidelines for essays:
Your essay must include the following:
1. A title
2. A clear subject related focus
3. Clear sections, including an introduction,
discussion of one or two points and a conclusion
4. A clear, well written and academic writing style
5. Features of essay writing such as well-developed
paragraphs
6. Correct OSCOLA style footnotes
7. A correct OSCOLA style bibliography (optional: please
note that a bibliography is part of the OSCOLA referencing system,
but at this level, we focus on footnotes)
All students are reminded that Plagiarism, Collusion and Ghost writing are forms of cheating which will be investigated in accordance with GSM’s Academic Misconduct
Regulations.
Law students with a proven academic offence (as outlined above) are reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Bar Council, which can prevent a student from
being admitted into the legal profession.
Title: Impact of Brexit on Globalisation
Introduction
The withdrawal of United Kingdom from the European Union is known as Brexit. The word Brexit is derived
from the two separate words, Britain and Exit. The European Union has been able to reduce the trade cost of
its member states and also keep the tariff charged under control. An election took place for deciding whether
UK is to stay in the European Union or exit the same (Smales 2017). The results of the election were in favor of
leaving the European Union which was more than 52% in favor of leaving the European Union.
Details
The leaving of Britain from the European Union will result in UK facing higher trade costs as compared to other
member states of EU (Ottaviano, et al. 2014). Moreover, the country is likely to face more trade losses due to
the reduced amount of fiscal transfers from London to Britain. The question which is to be asked is that how
much damage this exit will cost Britain in terms of trade costs (Sampson et al. 2016). The decision which is
taken by Britain will be affecting the import and exports and trade relations with neighboring states (Baylis,
Smith and Owens 2017).
Objectives of the report
The objective of this report is to analyze the impact of Brexit on Globalization and trade relation policies which
is followed by states.
Discussion
In accordance to the current situation, it is seen that one of the significant issues that have been recognized
with respect to Brexit is the impact on globalization.
Impact of Leaving EU:
Taylor-Gooby (2017) cited that European Union is one of the largest trading partner of United Kingdom. It is
seen that half of the overall businesses that are undertaken by UK is performed with the European Union.
United Kingdom looking to leave the European Union would lead to a decline in the overall trade and thereby
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would have an impact on the extent of globalization as well. The key principles of globalization are inclusive of
immigration and trade and they have been the catalysts that has compelled UK to come out of the European
Union and this has been a key debate with respect to whether this policy is welcomed in the current world.
Coyle (2016) has looked to quantify the economic effect of Brexit. One of the essential ways to do the same
has been to make use of a structural framework of the economy and therefore a global value chain framework
is created which would permit the trade in the services and the intermediate goods among all the sectors and
among all the nations.
In order to incorporate this assessment, the vital question is that what sort of a deal UK would make with EU
after the completion of Article 50 process in the year 2019.
Opportunities
There are several opportunities and threats that have been identified with respect to Brexit on globalization
and it is seen that it leads to the development of free internal market and therefore trades with the other
countries will get hampered and thereby the globalization would be impacted (Los et al. 2017). This would
benefit the small and medium enterprises in the country because of the fact that none of the multinational
companies would be able to market in United Kingdom.
The impact of Brexit assists in lowering the process of overcrowding which has been a key issue for the
companies that are operational in UK as it impacts globalization and the economy on a larger scale (Cumming
and Zahra 2016). The employees and the workers of UK who are working in the other countries will be brought
back into the nation as well and thereby there would be a rise in skilled and talented workers and thereby
reducing the level of unemployment.
UK government would even benefit from Brexit because of the fact that all the taxes would be lowered and as
the government would not have to pay additional money for their membership in Brexit.
Threats
Brexit has significant negative impacts as well as it is seen that future trade flow of the country would be
hampered because various industrial sectors of the country who are dependent on the globalization and its
trade would face losses and thereby would have an impact on their profits and operational activities. There
would a rise in the trade costs as well because of the fact that fall in the suppliers would increase the cost of
trade and accordingly the prices of the products and the services that are offered in the country would
increase and thereby impact the consumers as a whole. Dhingraet al. (2018) addressed that Brexit has an
impact on the transfer pricing as well because of the fact that effect on the level of globalization reduce the
level of interactions and trades with the other countries and accordingly the transfer pricing would be
impacted and thereby increasing the overall price of the products and the services and the rise in the rate of
inflation as well.
The discussion therefore explains the fact that Brexit has extensive level of negative effect on globalization and
this would have an adverse impact if the measures in order to mitigate the same is not undertaken.
Conclusion
From the above discussion, it is clear that exit of Britain from European Union has affected the market of
Britain. The exit of Britain has affected the trade relations and trade policies of Britain with other states. The
main worries lie in the fact that the trade costs of the country has increased since the exit and such can have
an impact on the economic prosperity of the country. Such increase in the Trade costs of the country will also
be affecting the standard of living of the residents of the country as the trade cost will result in increase in the
cost for goods. Thus, the impact of Brexit on globalization can be clearly seen with the increasing costs related
to trade between states. However, such increase in trade cost can be improved with the proper control
exercised by the government which includes fiscal and monetary policies of the country.
Reference list:
Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. eds., 2017. The globalization of world politics: an introduction to
international relations. Oxford University Press.
Coyle, D., 2016. Brexit and globalisation. Brexit Beckons: Thinking ahead by leading economists, pp.23-39.
Cumming, D.J. and Zahra, S.A., 2016. International business and entrepreneurship implications of Brexit. British
Journal of Management, 27(4), pp.687-692.
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Dhingra, S., Ottaviano, G., Rappoport, V., Sampson, T. and Thomas, C., 2018. UK trade and FDI: A post‐Brexit
perspective. Papers in Regional Science, 97(1), pp.9-24.
Los, B., McCann, P., Springford, J. and Thissen, M., 2017. The mismatch between local voting and the local
economic consequences of Brexit. Regional Studies, 51(5), pp.786-799.
Ottaviano, G.I.P., Pessoa, J.P., Sampson, T. and Van Reenen, J., 2014. Brexit or Fixit? The trade and welfare
effects of leaving the European Union.
Sampson, T., Dhingra, S., Ottaviano, G. and Van Reenen, J., 2016. Economists for Brexit: A critique. BREXIT
2016, p.81.
Smales, L.A., 2017. “Brexit”: A Case Study in the Relationship Between Political and Financial Market
Uncertainty. International Review of Finance, 17(3), pp.451-459.
Taylor-Gooby, P., 2017. Re-Doubling the Crises of the Welfare State: The impact of Brexit on UK welfare
politics. Journal of Social Policy, 46(4), pp.815-835.
SECTION B: WRITING TASKS
Writing Task 2: Reflective summary
In both academic and professional settings you’ll often be asked to reflect on your learning and/or work
experience.
Write a 300-word reflective summary (using Gibbs’ reflective model to help guide you) about your
experience of the Academic Skills module and what you have learned.
Your summary should include 2paragraphs on:
 Your experience of working with a (study)
group in an academic context. You should
include something you learned from the post-
presentation reflection here (150 words).
 One key academic skill you have developed as
a result of taking this module (150 words)
Remember to write2 paragraphs in full sentences.
During the course of this assignment, I learned about the case of Brexit and how the same had an
impact on Globalization. The assignment was a group assignment and the focus of the same was to develop
skills of analysis. The group assignment was sub divided into parts by my team mates and each member was
responsible for one part of the assignment. I was given the responsibility of completing the report part of the
assignment which deals with analysis of the problems which UK faced after exiting European Union. I came
across the concepts of globalization and also was able to identify the problems which the country faced after
leaving the European Union. The major problem which the country faced was related to increasing trade costs
of the company and increased transferred cost is also an issue. From my part of the assignment, I understood
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that the importance of trade relation in the context of keeping trade prices low as seen in the case of Brexit.
From the assignment which is given in the case, I have developed a skill for evaluation and analysis
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