Developing Academic Skills

This article discusses the importance of developing academic skills such as time management, resources and reflection, literature searching, note taking and evaluating. It includes solved assignments, essays, dissertation and provides a summary of key points using Cornell note taking and mind map note taking methods. The subject, course code, course name, and college/university are not mentioned.

DEVELOPING ACADEMIC
SKILLS

Table of Contents
TASK 1: Time management............................................................................................................3
A) Demonstrating time management skills..................................................................................3
B.) Reflection on managing the time..........................................................................................3
TASK 2: Resources and Reflection.................................................................................................5
A.) identifying the four key resources.........................................................................................5
B.) Reflection on the academic skills..........................................................................................5
TASK 3- LITERATURE SEARCHING, NOTE TAKING AND EVALUATING .......................6
A- Summarizing key points of topic using Cornell note tacking approach.................................6
B- Summarizing key aspects using a Mind map note taking method..........................................8
TASK 4- PLAGIARISM AND REFERENCING...........................................................................9
A- Explaining what is meant by academic integrity and plagiarism...........................................9
B.................................................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

TASK 1: Time management
A) Demonstrating time management skills.
Time period Monday
6 A. M- 7 A.M Waking up in the morning, having breakfast and getting ready for classes.
7A. M - 4 P. M Attending my learning lectures.
4 P. M- 4.30
P.M
Rest time.
4.30 P. M -6.30
P.M
Study time and doing my homework.
6.30 P. M- 7.30
P.M
Recreational time.
7.30 P. M- 8
P.M
Dinner time.
8 P. M- 9.00
P.M
Family time.
B.) Reflection on managing the time.
From the above time table I have been able to manage my time in proper way as all the
tasks are been completed on time. Further, through this time table I am able to maintain my work
life balance and also remain less stressful. Moreover, through applying the Eisenhower model I
am able to prioritize the most important tasks so that they could be completed in the systematic
manner than rest other tasks(Rimmer , 2019). For example : I am eager to complete all the work
that is related to my learning module and ready to sacrifice my extra time that is involved in
playing, going for walk, watching film etc. Also, through this I am able to concentrate on better
terms as there is nothing left for distraction. Further, my activities are classified under list of do,
defer, delegate and drop. In do all the activities that take only few minutes such as replying an
email, printing report etc. are done by me. In defer all those tasks that can be paused for later
accomplishment are grouped under this. For example : A new project idea, or request by my

team member and much more. In delegate some tasks that could be performed by other
individuals in same manner are delegated by me. And last in delete all the unnecessary tasks
such as group calls, meetings etc. are kept on hold or rejected.
Further, my entire learning module could be explained through Gibbs reflective cycle that can
be explained through the following stages:
Description: I had applied for my learning course so that I would able to enhance my current
learning skills for the future growth. Also, for this I have various people and my friends to
suggest good course that is not online and would be beneficial for my learning. Based on the
suggestions I have applied at one place and lucky got placed.
Feeling: Initially during my first lecture I was very nervous as it was difficult for me to
understand and manage my time according to some things. Also, I feel that my team members
were feeling the same as they were too less confident about things that were happening very
quickly. Moreover, all the doubts were cleared by me through asking certain questions in detail
so that there is no confusion at later point of time.
Evaluation: From the overall experience it can be said that overall it was good experience as in
team we were able to produce good quality work within the specified time and thus during the
process we were motivated to work harder. However, the only thing that does not go according
to the set plan was that the there was difference in the individual results that were done by each
one of them and hence time consume was much more than the expected.
Analysis: Through my personal observation I have found that the things that go very well was
that each member in my learning sessions identified their certain strengths and weakness that
saved lot of time in dividing the tasks into the group (Munir , Quraishi and Shokat , 2020).
However, the things that didn't go as planned was group think. According to this people resist in
raising voices against certain dominant opinions about any person or individual. Hence, we were
confident enough that things will work out very well but in reality we faced lot of pressure in
delivering the work on specific deadline as there was lot of confusion and mismanagement
relating to certain points an combing the tasks of others.
Conclusion:
From my learning experience I have understood that effective planning and time-frame is
required to divide the tasks while working in certain tasks(Broadbent , 2017). Moreover, certain
strengths and weakness need to be identified very clearly so that task could be done easily.

Action plan: The best results could be achieved only when we have kept certain points into
consideration before making any kind of final decision. Also, initially all the decisions must be
made in group in confidently so that certain challenges in the future does not have be faced.
TASK 2: Resources and Reflection
A.) identifying the four key resources.
The four resources that I have been used for this study is Online search through which I
was able to search various key terms that are essential for getting an in depth overview on the
topics that are assigned by my assessor (Gill , 2018). Also, I was able to get idea on how certain
formats were made and how the total work was delivered through nay assignment. Further,
through online I was able to collect as much information as I required to complete certain tasks
on the specific deadline. The next useful resource was library that allowed me to get the idea
through various books of authors that have certain opinions on any of the topic in their views or
opinions (Balula , Vasconcelos and Moreira , 2019). Further, it is best and easy option for me as
I was able to get as many articles that were helpful for my learning. Next was the online videos
that are presented by some bests of the speakers relating to how things are carried out in certain
manner. Also, these videos were helpful in quick and easy learning and hence things were
remembered for longer time than the other sources. Last, resources that I referred was
presentations that helped me in understanding the details in logical and clear manner so that
better explanation can be given in the future (Dolce , Emanuel , Cisi and Ghislieri , 2020).
B.) Reflection on the academic skills.
From my learning module I was able to develop various skills that were previously very
weak and need further improvement. Certain skills such as writing, researching skills and much
more have been improved to the large extent (Gheorghe and et.al., 2018). Moreover, successful
development of my skills could be analysed through Gibbs model that is described as below:
Description: Earlier in my learning period I have addressed that my writings skills were very
weak as result of which I have to face certain problems such as rewrite my assignments to make
it in correct manner. Further, due to this lot of time was consumed and there was difficulty in
completion of the tasks assigned to me.
Feelings: In this learning I have also found out that I have lot of work to do and this was because
my research skills were not very good and thus I used to miss certain deadlines given by my
assessor during this period. Also, I was quite frustrated and have very little motivation left.

However, in the end I was satisfied as with my continuous effort to hard work I have learnt new
things.
Evaluation : The experience of learning was good as my continuous dedication has allowed me
to developed in greater (way) than the previous. Also, I was able to produce quality work in the
end and also able to provide help to the other team members wherever they find some difficulty .
However on negative thing was certain assumptions such as referencing skills are good (enough)
than the rest others led me to problems in my work.
Analysis: I have seen that in my learning some things do not gone very well as I was wrong in
identifying my personal strengths such as summing-up skills. Further due to this, I was not able
to provide clear conclusions on certain group projects. Hence, from the overall situation I have
made sense that overconfidence sometimes may result in negative results and one must always
do enough research and ask questions before presenting any work in front of others(Rahmat and
et.al., 2020).
Conclusions: Thus, I have learnt that certain skills could be only improved when individual
efforts along with coordination with the team members is done in proper manner. Further, in my
next learning session I would research enough so that basic doubts are cleared properly.
Action plan: In my next learning session I would develop the researching skills so that I can
make sure that things could be done differently and well-mannered. Also, more skills could be
developed through variable sources so that future changes can be made properly. Further, more
of the teamwork skills would be developed so that different and diverse groups could be handled
in effective manner and better solutions could be find out on complex situations with proper time
management techniques and methods .
TASK 3- LITERATURE SEARCHING, NOTE TAKING AND
EVALUATING
A- Summarizing key points of topic using Cornell note tacking approach
Cornell method is one of those systems that utilized in order to summarize the highlight
points of study or report that allow reader to understand what has been covered under that and
which information they may utilize according to specific reason (Abu-Shady and Khokha,
2021). It may enable them to take, organize and review notes, especially during examination
period.
Cue column Note column

Academic integrity
Plagiarism
 The aim of this topic is to determine what and how
investigation can be undertaken by the students ethically
and with virtue from beginning conception of ideas via
dissemination.
 Challenging principles related to topic.
 Developing practice of integrity
 Legacy of Nuremberg.
 About topic and methods along with benefits of avoiding
plagiarism.
 Impact of plagiarism on students during academic or
higher education career.
Summary
From these two topic it has been summarized that academic integrity and plagiarism are one of
those concepts that students may take into their consideration which is quite essential. It is
important for them to conduct practice during academic era in ethical manner.
CAARP-
It is one of those approaches that may provide user benefit of determining that their
information that they may have is reliable or not by answering certain points and these are;
Currency Authority Accuracy Relevance Purpose
2021 Akter, F This source is
reliable because it
has been chosen
from reliable site.
This information
is fits to the topic
because it
encompasses key
points related to
subject of
Plagiarism that
study in higher
education.
The purpose of
this information it
to collect detail
about plagiarism
and how to avoid
that.
2020 Burgis-Kasthala, This source is The information It exists to aware

M appropriate
because it
supports
knowledge claims
with right forms
of evidences
about topic.
collect from this
source meet aim
of study in term
of providing
highlighted points
about academic-
integrity.
people about
academic-
integrity or
academic
misconduct.
B- Summarizing key aspects using a Mind map note taking method
Mind mapping is the best and effective note taking approach that utilize by many students
to make their work easy during examination that may help to get high scores, without conducting
too much efforts that they may make (Yorulmaz and Uysal, 2021). This method may do not
highlight essential facts or info, but also reflect overall format of a topic and appropriate data of
individuals sections of it.
According to this approach may require storing longer explanation of content in the notes
section that are related to topic of a study. It is a form of visual diagram that may allow students
to organize notes in appropriate manner. In order to add new and useful information to long term
memory, learners may tend to process it, understand an connect with their current mental concept
and review that appropriate multiple times. Mind map note making technique may give them
power to prepare important notes that they may use during sessions just to take overview about
detailed topic information. It may encourage students to take fewer or more meaning full notes
that they may utilize to gain their benefits in varied manners. It may uses a number of mental
elements such as colours, icons, or two-dimensional structure that assist them to remember or
memorize their content without too much effort to remind.
Currency Authority Accuracy Relevance Purpose
2019 Awasthi, S. This source is
reliable as it is
based on strong
evidence through
This information
presented under
this are related to
the misconduct
The main purpose
is to identify the
steps that would
reduce the

identified
researchers.
that students does
to make the
content look
original and
hence cause the
problems of
plagiarism.
misconduct of
various activities.
2017 Bertram
Gallant
, T.
This is justified
source and all the
data provided under
this are trustworthy
as it can see through
the last updated
date.
The aim of the
report was
identified the
importance of
integrity in
learning.
The main purpose
was to role of
learners in
understanding the
ethical writing
practices for
higher education.
2020 Kohandani, R.
and
Saini,
S.S
Website is
professionally
designed so that
chances of errors
are very less.
Report helped in
identifying the
ways in
referencing could
be done in proper
manner.
It analysed the
different style
such as Harvard
and APA styles in
mentioning the
author.
TASK 4- PLAGIARISM AND REFERENCING
A- Explaining what is meant by academic integrity and plagiarism
It is quite important for a student or learner to take varied concepts into their
considerations such as plagiarism and academic integrity, which make their work presentable.
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else's idea and creativeness as own work, without
their approval that is not included in list of ethical practices, which is quite important for students
to conduct in effective and systematic manner (Plagiarism, 2021). It is also defined as practice of
copying others work, which is not a good one attempt as it may put negative impact on
individuals performance and image at place where other people's are existed. All unpublished &

published materials, whether they are printed, manuscript and electronic form encompasses
under this term. Plagiarism in the recent time consider as intentional action, that conduct by
varied persons, to accomplish specific task or project (Perkins, Gezgin and Roe, 2020). It is
important for learners to avoid being one of those students who are conducting plagiarism
activity that affect negatively upon their work and create barrier to achieve aims related to
academic career.
Academic integrity refer to expectations that key researchers, tutors, learners and all the
member of university community act with trust, respect, honesty and responsibility. It is
necessary for students to fulfil the expectations of teachers in term of not breaking or breaching
academic integrity. This term may include ongoing fostering of a challenging network tactics and
accountabilities across module. It may permit students and others stakeholders to obtain the
pleasure of building new idea, better understanding and creative performance while respecting as
well as acknowledging others work (Why is academic integrity so important, 2021). Avoiding
plagiarism is the best example of academic integrity that permit students to obtain high score
without facing key issues or challenges during process of taking higher education. Along with
that, they may take initiative to do not utilize unauthorized assistance or help in an exam, and
other forms of academic work, as it is not cover under category of ethical practices (Guerrero-
Dib, Portales and Heredia-Escorza, 2021). This term may drive students attention toward making
ethical actions and asking essential questions. They may attempt to be honest by following their
tutors expectations and guidelines for specific assignment. Students may have to avoid
plagiarism act and follow academic integrity that may help them to be a successful and better
student.
B
Producing an at a glance leaflet that gives
examples & explanations on how to produce
referencing list using AU Harvard referencing-
There are different types of referencing styles and
methods available in the world of eduction that
allow students or writer to make their work
presentable and reliable with fact of information that
they effort to collect from multiple sources. AU
It is important to select and use relevant
sources of information that help to
produce valid and authentic list of AU
Harvard referencing. When an item or
other thing has no author, this references
it cited by the topic and cover in
alphabetical list utilizing first essential
word of topic. For every in text reference

Harvard style is one of those approaches or forms
related to referencing, which encompasses two
components such as in text citation in middle of
main body and another one is end of the content,
that may provide full bibliographic info in detail of
all in text citations.
The best way to produce Australian Harvard list of
varied references is to arrange each reference entries
in alphabetical form or sequence, which is quite
essential for a writer to do so. According to this
example, AU Harvard referencing is quite different
from others, as it encompasses certain elements like
&, which usually not utilized in Harvard references.
Another approach that help to produce current form
of referencing is researcher or learners may stop
using such terms A, An and more, as it is not
utilized in that.
citation in paper, there may be a
corresponding entry in students references
list. AU Harvard referencing citation
styles uses Author name, year of report or
article publications and at the end of work
page number in round shape brackets
placed. In case of direct quotation, they
may take action to enclose it in quotation
marks, may give author, date and last the
number of page. In text citation include
name of the author, while direct quotation
may cite quoted sources at the end of a
block and page No in parentheses after
appropriate punctuation mark.

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