Reflection on Academic Study Skills for Undergraduate Success

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REFLECTION
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................3
ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS..........................................................................................................4
REFLECTION ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDY SKILLS.................................................4
REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES........................................................5
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
Academic skills are all about assisting individual or student for becoming a more effective
student at the University level and also developing the study and research skills that help
students now and also in future. To develop good academic skills helps in achieving the
academic success that reflects the student potential. Some of the skills that will develop
during the studies will be transferable for future careers. Thus this assignment has provided
the reflection of the academic study skills needed for the student and the importance of the
academic study skills. This has also provided an understanding of the necessary things for
successful undergraduate studies.
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ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS
Academic study skills involve various ranges of topics and areas and it includes critical
thinking and reading that will helps in developing synthesizing skills. The other area includes
an understanding of the essay writing. Academic writing is one of the most and important
skills that are needed for the successful student at the university level. Academic writing is
focused and planned that answers the asked question and demonstrates the subject
understanding. It is also evidenced and structured (Jackson, 2017). Motivation and goal
setting is also needed for getting started in academics and to stay motivated. Note taking is
another skill with the presentation skills and group work. The reflective writing, time
management and working in teams are other academic skills (York, et al., 2015).
FIGURE 1: ACADEMIC STUDY
[Source: York, et al., 2015]
REFLECTION ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDY SKILLS
I realized that I am able to perform excellently in academic performance. I am able to
perform in a competent manner in my academics. I have better essay writing skills and the
way to synthesize the different learning patterns and styles. I am also able to adjust the new
methodologies to learning and also assessment patterns. I am also able to work under high
pressure of time. I am also having critical thinking skills (Hyland and Shaw, 2016). I have also
the ability to hear the lectures carefully and take notes. I am a little bit not competent in the
presentation skills and also working in the group. I am taking the classes for personality
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development for improving the presentations skills and also to have the ability to work in
the group (Cottrell, 2017).
REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
The essential skills for undergraduate academic skills are the essay and writing skills, written
skills that is need to express one in a variety of contexts. Note talking skill is also important
for successful undergraduate skills. The ability to study independently without any guidance
from the staff of teaching is crucial for university students. The other important skills
required for undergraduate students are the presentations and research skills (Hoops et al.,
2015).
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CONCLUSION
We believe and have the perception that choosing the behaviours and goals is basic for
becoming a successful student. For the successful undergraduate studies, one is needed to
have the academic study skills. The understanding of academic study skills is also needed
and I believed that I lack in the presentation and group work.
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REFERENCES
 Cottrell, S., 2017. Critical thinking skills: Effective analysis, argument and reflection.
Macmillan International Higher Education
 Hoops, L.D., Yu, S.L., Burridge, A.B. and Wolters, C.A., 2015. Impact of a student
success course on undergraduate academic outcomes. Journal of College Reading
and Learning, 45(2), pp.123-146
 Hyland, K. and Shaw, P. eds., 2016. The Routledge handbook of English for academic
purposes. Routledge
 Jackson, D., 2017. Developing pre-professional identity in undergraduates through
work-integrated learning. Higher Education, 74(5), pp.833-853
 York, T.T., Gibson, C. and Rankin, S., 2015. Defining and Measuring Academic
Success. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 20
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