Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence: Finding and Evaluating Information

This article discusses the importance of finding and evaluating information for assignments and provides insights into effective search techniques and the CRAAP test. It also explores the key support services provided by Leeds Trinity University, including counselling, internet services, and library services. Additionally, it explains the 'Be Brilliant' tab available on the university's library website and how it can be used for academic skills development.

Student ID: Programme: BA (Hons) in Business & Management with Foundation Year in Business ¦ Level 0 Year: 2021--2022
Module: ACADEMIC SKILLS AND STUDYING WITH
CONFIDENCE (BMM3113)
LO1: Use effective search techniques to find relevant, reliable information.
LO4:Identify and describe key support services within the University
Task No /
Learning
Outcome
Task Own Reflection
1
(LO1) How do you find information and evaluate its source?
(200 words)
Information is playing a very important role in the life of every student as there
are many assessments provided by schools and colleges which they need to
complete within time. I identified that there are many assignments which I got
from my University. So I identified that it is important to find information. For
the purpose of completing assignment of University, I used many sources such as
media, blogs, personal experiences, books, journal and magazine articles, expert
opinions, encyclopaedias, and web pages (Harley, 2019). These are the
important sources which I found important in order to find information. But it is
crucial to evaluate each source so that I can able to know the quality of
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information. For the purpose of evaluation of sources, there are four important
considerations which should be used such as currency, authority, relevancy,
purpose and accuracy. These are the important sources which are used to
evaluate the sources. I found that with the help of these considerations, I am
able to use the right sources for the purpose of information. I identified that
information source should have relevancy, accuracy, authority, etc.
2
(LO1) What do you understand by a CRAAP test and how do
you use it for your studies? (300 words)
I analysed that CRAAP test is the acronym of currency, relevancy, authority,
accuracy and purpose. It is the evaluation method which is used by an individual
in order to evaluate the used sources (Cottrell, 2019). This test was designed by
Merriam Library California State University, Chico. Iidentified that this test is very
effective for the purpose of evaluating information which I found. This test is
providing me more confident in order to select the resources which help me to
meet the expectations of my assignment. CRAAP test is mentioned below:
 Currency: It is very important for me to identify the timeliness of
information in which I have to focus on information published timing.
 Relevance: In this element, I found that it is important for me to know
the importance of a new machine which I need for accomplishing the
assignment. For that purpose, I have to understand the effectiveness of
information which related to my topic.
 Authority: I identified that it is important to identify the creator or
author of source of the information. I also analyse to that there are many
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URL which reveal anything about the source. For example, .ac.uk which is
concerned with academic institutions in the UK.
 Accuracy: I identified that reliability, correctness and truthfulness of the
content should be analysed by me so that I am able to use the
information which I found from the sources in order to complete the
assignment.
 Purpose: I also found that it is important for me to know the reason of
information exist.
I found that this test is very helpful for my studies as I am able to use the right
information sources which help me to achieve my goals and objectives. I found
that there are many sources which I need to use in order to complete
assignments of University. In that case, this test is very helpful for me as I am
able to select the right information sources (Mason and et.al., 2017).
3
(LO4)
Please list down the key support services provided by
Leeds Trinity University and explain 3 support services of
your choice.(300 words)
I identified that The Leeds Trinity University is provided many support services to
the students so that they are able to get effective education and learning
programs. Some important services which I found in The Leeds Trinity University
are library services, internet services, student finance and the learning hub,
counselling, the big white wall and dyslexia and disability support (Liran and
Miller, 2019). These are the important services which I found as a support
services to the students. With the help of the support services, I am able to enjoy
many services in which three important key services are explained below:
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 I found that counselling is an important support service which is crucial
for the students as the University has experience that there are many
students who are suffering from anxiety, depression, homesickness, etc.
So that identified that counselling support services is very important
which provides confident to the students.
 I also identified that internet services are very important for me. I found
that there is plenty of online guidance on the website of University and
that's why Internet services are being a very important role in order to
answer any questions.
 I found that library services provided by Trinity University in which there
are wide range of books and magazines found by me. I found that it is
important for my studies and I can access any book from the library
which is opened from Monday to Friday at 8:30 to 5 p.m. the university'
Library is also provide and out of our services which can be accessed by
any student. There are many books found by me which helps me to
complete my assignment of University. It is necessary to understand that
these library services should be used by students in an effective way so
that they can enjoy the support services.
4
(LO4)
What do you understand by ‘Be Brilliant’ tab available at
Leeds Trinity University’s Library Website and how would
you use Be Brilliant in your studies? (200 words)
I identified that be brilliant tab is important for me as it is a collection of
resources which support students in their learning to evaluate, search for and
reference information effectively. In simple words, I found that it is the collection
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of resources which helps to develop academic skills. I found that brilliant tab is
very helpful for me as I am able to use these resources In my studies. It is
important for me to include the entire information source which assists in in
completing the assignments provided by my teachers (Cleary, Velardi and
Schnaidman, 2017). I also found that with the assistance of be brilliant tab,
students are able to use different kind of resources in their assignments. It is not
only helpful in my completing assignments but also I am able to develop
academic skills. The academic skills are very helpful in order to achieve the goals
and objectives of me.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals:
Cleary, T.J., Velardi, B. and Schnaidman, B., 2017. Effects of the Self-Regulation Empowerment Program (SREP) on middle school students' strategic skills, self-
efficacy, and mathematics achievement. Journal of school psychology, 64, pp.28-42.
Cottrell, S., 2019. The study skills handbook. Macmillan International Higher Education.
Harley, B., 2019. Confronting the crisis of confidence in management studies: Why senior scholars need to stop setting a bad example. Academy of
Management Learning & Education, 18(2), pp.286-297.
Liran, B.H. and Miller, P., 2019. The role of psychological capital in academic adjustment among university students. Journal of Happiness Studies, 20(1),
pp.51-65.
Mason, B.A., and et.al., 2017. Conflict, closeness, and academic skills: A longitudinal examination of the teacher–student relationship. School Psychology
Review, 46(2), pp.177-189.
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