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Improving My Academic Skills

   

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Running head: LANGUAGE AND LEARNING IN YOUR DISCIPLINELanguage and learning in your disciplineName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Notes
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1LANGUAGE AND LEARNING IN YOUR DISCIPLINETable of ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................2Learning skill 1: Development of Time management.....................................................................2Learning skill 2: Learn how to reference.........................................................................................3Learning skill 3: Development of Critical Reading Skills...............................................................4Learning skill 4: Navigating SCU’s website effectively.................................................................6References........................................................................................................................................8Appendix........................................................................................................................................10
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2LANGUAGE AND LEARNING IN YOUR DISCIPLINEIntroductionThe given study will describe all form of learning that I have gained in academic career.Study will discuss the elements that I have learned about each subject. The knowledge that Ihave acquired for the academic career will also be highlighted. Hence, I will be able to describethe strengths and weaknesses of each subject according to my capacity.Learning skill 1: Development of Time management The time management skill is essential in organizing all types of plans that are anessential part of the student life. One of the basic characteristics of effective time management isthe ability to optimize the end result by smart investment of time. With effective timemanagement it is also possible to reduce the burden of stress. It can therefore help in building ofmy reputation on the personal and professional note (Kirillov et al. 2015). Currently I face high level of stress as in many cases I am not able to accomplish mytasks on the basis of the given weekly routine. This is mostly due to the fact that I have not learntthe ability to optimize the time. In many cases, I have also wasted time in engaging in videogaming activities. I also lack the ability to manage tasks under the emergency situations. One ofthe essential barriers of time management for the students is lack of ability to concentration. Thisis increased due to higher level of stress, which prevent in the matter of focus. I also lack theability to properly arrange my timetable and accomplish each task on the basis of priority. Hence, in order to make proper usage of the resources, it is necessary to understand thepriority of each task that is a part of the university assignment. As a part of essential resources, Ineed to have a to-do list that can help me to understand the amount of time that is needed in eachof the given case. It is also essential to have high level of flexibility within the daily routine that
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3LANGUAGE AND LEARNING IN YOUR DISCIPLINEwill help to change the same and accomplish high levels of urgent tasks. In order to deal with thestress of time management, it is essential to make short term planning (Häfner et al. 2014).As I waste a lot of my time on doing unnecessary tasks and entertainment activities, it isessential to limit the fun activities. I also need to include short relaxation sessions that can help ineffective stress management. In order to deal with the distraction, I need to regularly change myplace of study as this can help to provide the fresh energy that is needed to maintain high levelsof motivation. Practicing regular mind and physical exercise can also help in the matters ofimproving the levels o focus. This will help me to provide higher levels of productivity andthereby ensure proper utilization of time.As I am implementing the strategy of smart time management, it is possible to investmore time within the priority of the tasks. As I will be able to follow on my plan, I am able toimprove upon my efficiency skills in the completion of the tasks. This is also highly importanton the personal note, as I will be able to improve my management skills that is necessary incontext of building my future career. This is essential in the context I will able to deal withcomplex level of tasks. I can also gain the ability to maintain high levels of flexibility with in thedaily routine that will allow me to perform all types of daily tasks. Learning skill 2: Learn how to reference Being a student in one of the top class university, it is essential to have the skills ofreferencing. This is highly essential to deal with most of the important matters related within theacademic papers. The main propose of referencing in case of writing an academic paper is toacknowledge the contribution of other writers. This will help to ensure that there is no risk ofplagiarism and copyright violation can be prevented.
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