Portfolio based on lectures activities and workshops

This portfolio covers topics such as finding and evaluating information sources, CRAAP test, support services provided by Leeds Trinity University, Be Brilliant tab, and personal management skills. It also includes a SWOT analysis and references.

Portfolio based on lectures
activities and workshops

Table of Contents
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
How do you find information and evaluate its source.................................................................3
What do you understand by CRAAP test and how do you use it for your studies......................3
Please list down the key Support services provided by Leeds Trinity University and explain
support services of your choice...................................................................................................3
What do you understand by Be Brilliant tab available at the Leeds Trinity University Library
website and How would you use Be Brilliant in your studies?...................................................5
Swot analysis...............................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

MAIN BODY
How do you find information and evaluate its source
Internet is the source of unlimited information on every topic but everything available on
internet is not correct (Nuamah and et.al., 2020). So an appropriate evaluation of the source is
must before believing the information or facts written. To evaluate a certain piece of information
I ask various questions to myself.
 Where does the information come from?
 Is there any evidence supporting the information?
 Has it been refereed?
 Does the language bias free?
 What are the credentials of the author, publisher or source?
 Does it cover all the sides of the question?
 When was it published?
 Is it too old?
 What is the purpose of the information?
 Does it state a fact, opinion or propaganda?
What do you understand by CRAAP test and how do you use it for your studies
CRAAP is the shortened form for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and
Purpose. CRAAP test is a test that checks information sources for the objective reliability based
on academic disciplines. There are various sources available online that makes it difficult to
decide which source is trustworthy to use for research as a tool. It makes evaluating sources
convenient for the researcher. At universities higher level education librarians mainly use this
test for evaluation (Herrero-Diz, and et.al., 2019).
Please list down the key Support services provided by Leeds Trinity University and explain
support services of your choice.
There are variety of support services provided by the university to help the students. One
such service is named as students with disabilities. The university whole heartedly welcomes
disabled students. It provides with all the arrangements to support the differently abled students.
For instance, services like extra time in exams, adapted teaching resources and additional
borrowing periods for library loans are entitled to the students with a disability, difficulty in
learning, mental health or long-term medical conditions. One to one and group study skills

support is available for all the students of university. Additional support for students having
dyslexia, autism, visual and hearing impairments and physical difficulties is provided by the
university. This support services can be seen in the structure of campus buildings. Services, like
platform lifts for wheelchair users, automatic doors, en-suite rooms, adapted kitchens and fire
alarms for students with hearing impairments, are available in the campus. These services help
disable students to be confident by building their morale.
Another service that the university provides are Library and IT services. Range of study
facilities and collections by the university comprises printed books, journals and online
resources. New search facility, that gives a single search box for all books, e-books and journal
articles, is introduced by the library. Continuous investments in IT sector has allowed the
university to develop its extensive information technology service in order to provide the most of
the studies to the students (Lawrence, 2019). Currently there are 700+ student PCs/laptops and
Macs available in dedicated computer rooms and areas of study at the university. The facilities of
these IT labs are accessible 24/7. Office365 is available for use on any device across the world
for non-stop student learning. MyLTU mobile or desktop app allows students to access the full
range of IT services.
University helps final year students, recent graduates and alumni with Career Support
facilities too. There is a dedicated team namely, myFuture team made by the university to
provide its students with all the necessary support and guidance related to getting a job for them
(Decker and Beltran, 2022). Career discovery appointments, one-to-one appointments on resume,
cover letters, personal statements and interview preparations, promotion of exclusive vacancies
and opportunities, support for building professional profiles with all aspects, support in searching
employment and further study and on-campus events access are all range of services in which
myFuture team help the students.
Career support facilities has helped me to explore all career opportunities and choose a
career best suited to my interest. Career support services has benefited many students for
instance these support facilities supported my peer to build a CV and developed interview skills
in him and helped in getting a part time job based on his skills. Support services focussed on
building career helped me to identify my skills. Time to time opportunities are also provided at
the campus to help me sharp my skills for future needs.

What do you understand by Be Brilliant tab available at the Leeds Trinity University Library
website and How would you use Be Brilliant in your studies?
Be brilliant tab is a collection of all the resources that provide support to students in order
to make them learn to search, evaluate and refer information effectively. Be brilliant tab is
accessible by going to the library homepage and clicking on the menu list at the right-hand side.
The Be brilliant option will be visible on the menu list clicking on which user is directed to the
Be Brilliant homepage. Interactive tutorials, videos and PDFs are available there that helps to
improve the skills. Pages can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
Independent Learner
Independent learning is referred to as taking charge of one's own learning. A person is
called independent learner when he learns on his own. Independent learning helps learner
learning to organize time, effective note making, collecting and using information, reading,
listening, writing, speaking, memorizing and working with others (Coughlan, 2021).
Swot analysis
Strengths
 Confident,
 Good time management,
 Quick learner,
 Strong communication skills,
 Good at mathematics,
 Efficient.
Weaknesses
 Distracts easily,
 Impatient,
 Lack of clarity in goals,
 Fear of failure,
 Procastination.
Opportunities
 Career support and guidance by
MyFuture team,
 Scholarships,
 Good mentors,
 Campus placements.
Threats
 Financial Constraints,
 Competition by fellow mates,
 Change in curriculum pattern,
 Change in technology.
Personal Management Skills

Yes, I am capable of being an independent learner at university because I know how to
evaluate the information I gather from varied sources. I do have good communication and team-
working skills. Working in teams has improved my communication skills. Yes, I am motived to
act towards the achievement of my goals and be successful. I am able to organize my time for the
accomplishment of both short and long term goals. Being an independent learner made me good
at problem solving and finding solution using technology.

REFERENCES
Nuamah, J. K. and et.al., 2020. Evaluating effectiveness of information visualizations using
cognitive fit theory: A neuroergonomics approach. Applied Ergonomics.88. p.103173.
Herrero-Diz, P. and et.al., 2019. The credibility of online news: an evaluation of the information
by university students/La credibilidad de las noticias en Internet: una evaluación de la
información por estudiantes universitarios. Cultura y educación.31(2). pp.407-435.
Lawrence, L., 2019. Teaching Digital Literacy Through Indexing Poetry in Nineteenth-Century
Periodicals for the Periodical Poetry Index. Journal of Victorian Culture.24(3). pp.344-
353.
Decker, J. C. and Beltran, V., 2022. Meeting the Needs of All Students: Online Undergraduate
Student Use of Support Services. International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course
Design (IJOPCD).12(1). pp.1-11.
Coughlan, J., 2021. The BI librarian's new constituency: adult independent learners. Integrating
Library Use Skills into the General Education Curriculum, pp.159-173.