Academic Study Skills: Resources, Techniques, and Learning Styles

Running head: ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS

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TASK 1:
Poster –
Contents of the poster: Learning is a long and continuous process that is facilitated by a number
of resources including human resource
While teachers, tutors, coaches and parents are the human resources available for learning, they
are not considered resources for own learning.
Own or self-learning requires resources that individuals could use on their own and learn (Ally
and Prieto-Blázquez 2014).
To some, educational or learning resources might invoke visuals of small typed classroom
textbooks, large printed charts with diagrams, outdated information and content that encompass
the breadth but not the depth of any subject.
Own learning is different however because it does not require many of these resources.

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In own learning, the most important and foremost resource is the timetable or the study plan. The
timetable or the study plan helps the individual to set the goals – both short term and long term –
for study.
Own learning requires resources that could assist in making an individual learn without the help
of others.
Websites, software, applications, study guides, graphic novels are some of the many resources
for own learning (Nunan and Richards 2015)..
The use of technology in learning has made it easier for own learners to learn independently.
In fact, the social media platforms that are often considered a waste of time, are utilized as
platforms for own learning.
Tutors and teachers post study materials on the social media platforms that the student could
easily access.
As Popescu (2014) suggests, managing the social media in a better way could further enhance
own learning.
Various mobile applications have also been introduced for the students to learn on various topics.
These applications not only help in own learning and study but also provide opportunity to take
self-assessment tests as well.
Evaluation of 3 note taking techniques
Linear – In this process of note taking, we have to write down the information in an order
in which we receive it that is, noting down the first information we found first and then the

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second and so on. In linear note taking, the paper is two-dimensional itself and hence, the pattern
of writing follows from page one to two and so on. Linear note taking is helpful for us in a way
that it helps us remember the notes we have taken on the precise date and page number. The
sequential pattern of linear note taking helps us in locating our notes easily without any hassle.
Mind mapping for flowchart diagrams – In this type of note taking process, we create a
visual representation of our concepts and ideas that we gather from the information we find.
Mind mapping is a type of graphic organizer. Mind mapping is very effective in gathering
information in our mind and out of our mind as well. It is very creative and logical in that it
requires us to take notes with the help of graphs and visuals. As the name suggests, mind
mapping means mapping out our ideas. In Mind mapping, we use organizational structure that
come from the center and use symbols, lines, colors, images and words in accordance with
simple concepts.
Graphical organizers – Graphical organizers, as the name suggests, are the type of note
taking techniques where we organize the gathered information in charts, diagrams and other
visual materials. Mind mapping is also a part of graphic organizer. However, in graphic
organizer, we could use our creativity to another level to gather and disseminate information. In
graphic organizers, we have the freedom to use different types of graphics including pictures,
graphs and symbols and even videos to collect information. Note taking becomes easier and
more fun with graphic organizer. In addition, it not only helps in organizing notes but also in
providing instructions.
My learning style –