Online Portfolio for Autumn 17 Academic Skills
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Week Page Evidence Section 1: Portfolio (These tasks will be drafted in class and are designed to inform the written tasks in section 1; Suggested word counts are included in brackets where appropriate.) 1 Self-evaluation checklist 3 LO 3 & 4 1 Personal SWOT analysis (suggested word count: 200 words) 4-5 LO 3 & 4 2 Structuring your writing (including examples and evidence) 6-7 LO 1 & 2 3 Quantitative data analysis (suggested word count: 300 words) 8-9 LO
Online Portfolio for Autumn 17 Academic Skills
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Autumn 17Academic Skills Portfolio (ACSK4001)Name:Student Number:Lecturer name:Tutor name:Degree studied:This is your Academic Skills ONLINE Portfolio. 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. You willreceive a printed copy which you should bring to all lectures and tutorials. However, at the end of thecourse, you need to submit this electronic copy. Please refer to suggested word counts for each task includedwithin this portfolio. The deadline for uploading the online portfolio is:Thursday 21st December by 2pmAssessed Learning Outcomes:Show evidence of understanding core components of academic literacy/skills.Apply critical thought to a range of tasks, and do so with a minimum of external guidance in particular situations.To reflect, analyse and discuss strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities personally and academically.Use appropriate technologies to facilitate the completion of self-analysis/reflection.
WeekTable of ContentsPageLearning OutcomeSection 1: Portfolio Evidence(These tasks will be drafted in class and are designed to inform the written tasks in section 1; Suggested wordcounts are included in brackets where appropriate.)1Self-evaluation checklist3LO 3 & 41Personal SWOT analysis (suggested word count: 200 words)4-5LO 3 & 42Structuring your writing (including examples and evidence)6-7LO 1 & 23Quantitative data analysis (suggested word count: 300 words)8-9LO 1 & 24Evaluating sources and referencing (suggested word count 150 words)10LO 1 & 25Synthesising and in-text citations (suggested word count: 250 words)11LO 1 & 27Presenting your assignment (include screen shot)12LO 18Editing and proof reading your portfolio: using the marking criteriato get a first!13-14LO 1 & 39Post-presentation reflection15LO 3 & 410End of course self-evaluation checklist16LO 3 & 410Personal development plan (PDP) (suggested word count: )17LO 3 & 4Section 2: Written Tasks(These written tasks should be developed throughout the semester but completed in weeks 9-11)1-10Academic writing [degree-specific focus related to The UK’s exit from The European Union] (900 words)18-19LO19 & 10Reflective writing: summary (300 words)20LO 3& 4Writing word count: Academic writing (900 words), Reflective writing (300 words) and a minimum of600 words in total on the other tasks(+/- 10%)SECTION 1: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCEversion 1.0 2
Week 1: self-evaluation checklistBelow 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. Skills Do notknowabout thisFind thisdifficult/can’t dothisCanpartially dothisCan do thiswellLooking for informationIdentify which books/journals/websites to use ☐☐☐✓Select relevant parts of a text ☐☐☐✓Evaluate sources ☐☐☐✓Using sources Acknowledge sources of information☐☐☐✓Synthesize information from more than one source☐☐☐✓Write a reference list correctly ☐☐☐✓Avoid plagiarism ☐☐☐✓Planning/ writing Brainstorm ideas ☐☐✓☐Plan written work☐☐✓☐Link ideas effectively ☐☐☐✓Paraphrase & summarise ideas ☐☐☐✓Write an introduction ☐☐☐✓Write a conclusion ☐☐☐✓Critically edit written work ☐☐☐✓Independent study Work independently (without lecturers)☐☐✓☐Work as part of a (study) group ☐☐✓☐Oral presentation Give a presentation on my work☐☐☐✓Brainstorm ideas with peers☐☐✓☐Discuss written work in a tutorial ☐☐✓☐Deal effectively with questions ☐☐✓☐version 1.0 3
IT Access the internet ☐☐☐✓Use search engines ☐☐☐✓Create word documents ☐☐☐✓Use PowerPoint ☐☐☐✓version 1.0 4
SECTION 1: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCEWeek 1: Personal SWOT analysisWatch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBOtnyt7BP4In-class activity: In pairs conduct interviews to create a personal SWOT analysis.InternalSTRENGTHS[Things within my control]WEAKNESSES[Personal barriers; things stopping me, but still within my control]1.Creative and innovative idea1.Detailed approach resulting in more time being consumed2. Effective academic collection 2. Poor at handling stress3. Conflict management and team work3. Fear of public speaking4 Top 5 Strengths/talents (Gallup test): strategic, focus, empathy, discipline, and responsibility. 4. ExternalOPPORTUNITIES[People, resources, opportunities]THREATS[Things outside of my control]1. Knowledge of Brexit would prove helpful in future business life1. Less objectivity in collecting data2. Handling workplace conflict due to strength of conflict management2. Taking too long in research threatens adherence to deadlines3. Building relationships3. Diverse presence of information influencing analysis capabilities4. 4. Apprehensions about feedbackversion 1.0 5
Discuss: how are you going to overcome your weaknesses and minimise the threats? (approx 100 words)As I have public speaking fear, presenting the presentation which is created for this assignment before the entire class would be the first step in removing this weakness. In order to stop the wastage of time, I would prepare a time table and stick to it. This would also help me in handling the stress of deadlines. And another step which I will take to reduce stress is to start mediating, which is a leading manner of dealing with stress. Lastly, I will take all the criticism positively without being stressed about the same.version 1.0 6
SECTION 1: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCEWeek 2: Structuring your writingDuring your lecture and tutorial you will learn how to group ideas and develop paragraphs to give structure to your academic writing. You can use the outline below as a model, although others will bediscussed in your lectures and tutorials.Title:1.0 An introduction (150 words) [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]2.0 Discussion point 1: .................................... (300 words) [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 thisWhat are the opportunities it could create?What are the possible problems?What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?3.0 Discussion point 2: .................................... (300 words) [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 thisWhat are the opportunities it could create?What are the possible problems?What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?4.0 Conclusion (150 words) [refer back to key evidence/ research]Give a summary of your key points from 2 & 3Include a summary of your key conclusions from both 2 & 3What would you recommend needs to happen now?version 1.0 7
SECTION 1: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCEWeek 2: Structuring your writingWrite a detailed plan here for your report or essay – showing what information you are planning to put in each section. Remember as you do more research this plan might change so keep it up to date to help you to write a well-structured report or essay. You can find the subject specific topics in the assessment section of the GSM Learn academic skills page.In order to prepare the essay, I would initially finalize the topic on which I would be writing and this would be the impact of Brexit in context of recruitment and retention. Then I would follow the structure which has been provided in this file, where I would write an introduction in which the background of Brexit would be given. This would be followed by discussing the two key issues regarding the changed visa requirements for the employees, and for their families as well; and the second issue would be of escalation of competition. After discussing these in detail, I will conclude the entire discussion.version 1.0 8
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