Preparing for Success at University: Self Development and Responsibility

This report reflects on the knowledge and understanding gained during a workshop on self development and responsibility in university. It includes a summary of the learning experience and 10 appendices showcasing the work exhibited during the workshop.

FY027 Preparing for Success at
University: Self Development and
Responsibility

Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Reflective Summary
4 Conclusion
5 References
6 12 Appendices for the Portfolio
Appendix 1 Personal Development Plan
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis
Appendix 3 Reading Log
Appendix 4 Communication Skills: Identification of the most effective skills
Appendix 5 Time Schedule
Appendix 6 Social and Ethical Awareness Attributes: Comparison between Good and Bad Attributes.
Appendix 7 Academic Writing Skills
Appendix 8 Employability Skills
Appendix 9 Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Appendix 10 Work Sample
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to reflect upon the knowledge and understanding extracted by me during the workshop duration. The report
incorporates a reflective summary of my learning experience. In addition to that same, 10 appendices are also included in the report in order to
highlight upon evidence of the work exhibited by me during the workshop.
REFLECTION SUMMARY
Workshop project can be characterized as a prominent opportunity that facilitated me with the excellent platform to identify my existing skills
and work upon my competencies so as to achieve higher outcome in the process of learning and development. I believe that participating in
workshop project assisted me to acquire essential and prominent insights about various advanced concepts and ideas. It helped to build my
knowledge to a greater extent and allowed me to exercise my best potential within various diverse dimensions that can be helpful in leading the
process of personal as well as career development in an enhanced manner. During the course of workshop, I learned about formulation of
personal development plan which can be termed as a necessary part for achieving the future goals and aspirations of an individual in a
continuous and dedicated manner. In addition to that, I also got the platform where I could conduct my personal Swot assessment which proved
to be extremely helpful to me in respect to self introspection and evaluation. I feel that my interaction abilities got accelerated through the
participation in the respective project as it helps me to connect with more and more individuals and lead effective conversations with the same.
Moreover, my self esteem as well as ability to adapt to changes and alterations also elevated through the course of the learning journey. Earlier, I
did not invest any time in reading books and novels but through my participation within the respective workshop, I build reading habits which
helped me to increase my knowledge and understanding about various aspects of life. I feel that it is very necessary for each and every individual
to have the right kind of employability skills through which they can leverage and capitalize upon their respective industry and field of interest.
Time management plays an important part in increasing the productivity of an individual. Workshop helped me to formulate and systematized
timetable that further assisted me to proceed my day in an efficient and assertive manner. I believe that an individual must strive towards
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optimization of employability skills through which he or she can capitalize upon the best available opportunities within the industry. The
workshop gave me an opportunity to learn on the subject of the formulation of attractive CV. I gained knowledge regarding the tricks and tactics
through which an individual can incorporate attractive CVs that can enhance the impression of an individual in front of the employer. It can be
said that the concerned workshop served as learning and development foundation for me as it assisted me to become more aware about my
existing potential. Also, I would like to express my gratitude towards my teachers and student groups who were extremely supportive and
considerate towards me. I feel that working on this workshop was an exhilarating and interesting opportunity for me and I would like to
participate in such advance and interactive workshops in the future run as well.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it can be concluded that workshop projects are a significant component for the promoting creative education and
development for students. Portfolio exercises can be termed as a relevant approach for the growth and productivity of the students in the future
run.
REFERENCES
Cotronei-Baird, V.S., 2020. Academic hindrances in the integration of employability skills development in teaching and assessment practice. Higher
Education, 79(2), pp.203-223.
Mansfield, S., 2020. Changing the face of academic skills workshops. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (17).
KOROPEC, T., Building Autonomous Academic Writing Skills through Free writing.
Lorenzetti, D.L., Nowell, L., Jacobsen, M., Lorenzetti, L., Clancy, T., Freeman, G. and Oddone Paolucci, E., 2020. The Role of Peer Mentors in Promoting
Knowledge and Skills Development in Graduate Education. Education Research International, 2020.
Peng, P. and Kievit, R.A., 2020. The development of academic achievement and cognitive abilities: A bidirectional perspective. Child Development
Perspectives, 14(1), pp.15-20.
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S.No. Objectives for my personal
development
Plan of Action Support Timeframe
1 Decision making skills Inclusion in critical situations Decision making tools and
mechanism
3 months
2 Multilinguistic Skills Enrollement in language building
classes
Books, tutor, laptop, online
traning, programs
9 months
3 Freelance worker Application at freelance jobs and
partcipatio in the interview process
Quyalification, certifcations,
Curriculum vitae and other
necessray documents
5 months
4 Time management Skills Follow an organized time pattern Time scehdule, alarm clock,
remidenrs and alerts, journals
and notes.
34months
APPENDIX 1: Personal Development Plan
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS (strong points) WEAKNESSES (weak points)
1 Compassionate 1 Hyper Active
H Joyful 2 Stressed
3 Helpful 3 Procrastinator
4 Empathetic 4 Lack of focus
5 Attentive 5 Lack of patience
6 Decision Maker 6 Over reaction
7 Leadership 7 Immature
OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS (potential losses
1 Networking 1 Excessive competition
2 Collaborative 2 Changing dynamics of employability domain
APPENDIX 3: Reading Log
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READING LOG
DATE TITLE AUTHOR TIME SPENT NUMBER OF
PAGES READ
5rd Feb
2021
War and Peace Leo Tolstoy 22 days 76
3rd March
2021
The Golden Compass Philip Pullman 15 days 40
1st May
2021
The Shadow of the Wind Carlos Ruiz Zafon 18 days 81
6th June
2021
Ulysses James Joyce 11days 50

APPENDIX 4: Communication Skills: Effective v/s Ineffective Communication
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1 Appreciative 1 Unappealing
2 Good rapport with other individuals 2 Increase in misunderstanding
3 Indulgent 3 Distress
4 Highly productive 4 Confusion and misguidance
5 Increased Assertiveness 5 Increase in conflicts and disagreements
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1 It promoted coordination among the groups or teams.
2 It helps to build good relationships among the working individuals.
3 Accelerates motivation and self confidence.
4 It decreases the possibility of fights and conflicts among the individuals working together.
APPENDIX 5: Time Schedule
Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6:00 AM Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time
7:00 AM Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time
8:00 AM Sleeping Time Wake up |
Shower
Wake up |
Shower
Wake up |
Shower
Wake up |
Shower
Wake up |
Shower
Sleeping Time
9:00 AM Sleeping Time Morning Meal Morning Meal Morning Meal Morning Meal Morning
Meal
Sleeping Time
10:00 AM Sleeping Time University University University University University Sleeping Time
11:00 AM Wake up |
Shower
University University University University University Wake up |
Shower
12:00 PM Morning Meal University University University University University Morning
Meal
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1:00 PM Hang Out University University University University University Hang Out
2:00 PM Hang Out Lunch Meal Lunch Meal Lunch Meal Lunch Meal Lunch Meal Hang Out
3:00 PM Lunch Meal Reach Home |
Rest
Reach Home |
Rest
Reach Home |
Rest
Reach Home |
Rest
Reach Home |
Rest
Lunch Meal
4:00 PM Rest Evening Snack Evening Snack Evening Snack Evening Snack Evening
Snack
Gym
5:00 PM Rest Gym Tuitions Gym Tuitions Gym Gym
6:00 PM Gym Gym Tuitions Gym Tuitions Gym Rest
7:00 PM Gym Tuitions Gym Tuitions Gym Tuitions Rest
8:00 PM Dinner Tuitions Gym Tuitions Gym Tuitions Dinner
9:00 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
10:00 PM Read a book Read a book Read a book Read a book Read a book Read a book Read a book
11:00 PM Read a book Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Read a book
12:00 PM Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time Sleeping Time
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APPENDIX 6: Social and Ethical Awareness Attributes: Comparison between good and
bad practices.
No. GOOD ATTRIBUTES No. BAD ATTRIBUTES
1 Dignity and Respect 1 Rudeness
2 Honesty 2 Disrespectful Behaviour
3 Authenticity 3 Cheating and Misconduct
4 Fairness 4 Discrimination
APPENDIX 7: Academic Writing Skills:
1 Academic Skill 1 Strong points (advantages) Weak points (disadvantages)
Paraphrase Reduces time
Increases productivity Lack of credibility
Easy and Approachable Reduced authenticity
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me->>>>>:
Highly flexible in order to complete a project within limited
timeframe.
2 Academic Skill 2 Strong points (advantages) Weak points (disadvantages)
Referencing Provides acknowledge Time consuming
Increases Authenticity of
Work
Excess work load
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me>>>>>: It facilitates me with an opportunity to provide credit to the
appropriate source
APPENDIX 8: Employability Skills:
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No. Specific skill you’ve acquired
during lessons or workshops
How does it raise your chances of getting your
desired job?
1 Academic Skills Extremely helpful in leading my career path in a
professional and sincere manner.
2 Team Work It has increased my willingness to work within
teams. I have become more collaborative and
flexible in nature as well.
APPENDIX 9: Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
NAME: xyz
EMAIL ADDRESS – [e-mail]
ADDRESS: xyz
CONTACT DETAILS: 123******
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: I aspire to attain a respectable position within a
multinational organisation which can assist me in exercising my knowledge and
competencies in a excellent and prominent manner.
EDUCATION : Name of the university
Degree - Grading
Year of completion
SPECIALIZATION COURSES : Details about the course
WORK EXPERIENCE: Internship Program at xyz organisation – 8 months
Freelancer at xyz firm – 3 months
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REFERENCES: Names and Contact details of References
APPENDIX 10: Photos or samples of work produced in class
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