University Academic Skills: Reflection on Performance and Goals

This assignment is a self-reflective report on academic performance, focusing on identifying and analyzing key skills essential for success in higher education. The student evaluates their strengths in communication skills, noting effective interaction in class and participation in group discussions. The report highlights the importance of writing skills and time management, acknowledging areas for improvement. The student sets SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals to enhance their writing abilities through daily practice and seeks feedback from mentors. The assignment emphasizes the significance of time management and sets timelines to improve punctuality and task completion. The reflection concludes by underscoring the importance of these skills for present and future academic and professional success, encouraging continuous development and self-improvement. The report also includes relevant academic references supporting the analysis.

Academic Performance
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Contents
SMART Academic Goals................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Reflection...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
References..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Books and Journals.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
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SMART Academic Goals
What did I learn? What went well? What could I have done
better?
What did I gain from the
experience
SMART Goals for Future Development (make
sure you include clear next steps, measures for
success and target date for review)
Writing skills At the time of classes I
prepared notes and that
helped me to enhance
my writing skills.
I could have practiced it
more.
Writing skills are crucial in life
of a student (Browning and
Rigolon, 2019). As in exams not
only knowledge is sufficient to
pass there is requirement of
writing exams that is possible
with good writing skills.
I will work more by daily practicing and writing
on various topics and then let them check by my
mentor.
Communication
Skills
My communication
skills always help me to
communicate
effectively and to let
another person
understand me.
I could have worked on my
non-verbal skills more.
Effective communication skills
help me to interact in class and
present myself in front of
teachers (D’Alessio, Avolio and
Charles, 2019).
I can further improve my communication skills by
interacting with more and more people.
Time management
Skills
The person that is able
to manage time has
more chances of getting
successful.
It will help me in future to
complete the task on time.
I have understood the
importance of time management
in the life of a student (Kapur,
2018).
I will set schedule and timelines and will follow
them and this will help me to manage time
effectively.
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Reflection
There are various skills that are required by a student to effectively study at university. It is important to identify these skills and identify them so
that the person can learn effectively. These skills also help the student in future aspects of life. I analysed that I am good at communication skills
I always interacted with my peers as well as I talk to the teachers whenever I face any problem. My interaction skills were so good that they
helped me to answer all the questions that were discussed in class. I participated in group discussions and then it helped me to enhance my
communication skills even better. I realised that having good knowledge is important but it is equally important that a student should have
writing skills as that will help to show the knowledge and will help in getting good marks. It is vital for a student to have good writing skills. I
examined that I have to work on my writing skills as that are required while writing exams. I will practice by making notes in class and by
practising. It is important to have good time management skills as no other skill will be useful if time management skills of a person are not
strong. It is important to work as per the time that is decided. I have analysed that I am able manage tie and I am a punctual student that I submit
all the assignments on time and I work according to the schedule set. In the end it is understood that these skills are important and play an
important role in the life of student. One should work on the skills that need development as they will help in present as well as future of the
student.
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References
Books and Journals
Browning, M. H. and Rigolon, A., 2019. School green space and its impact on academic performance: A systematic literature
review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(3), p.429.
D’Alessio, F. A., Avolio, B. E. and Charles, V., 2019. Studying the impact of critical thinking on the academic performance of executive MBA
students. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 31, pp.275-283.
Kapur, R., 2018. Factors influencing the students academic performance in secondary schools in India. Factors Influencing the Student’s
Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in India, 1, p.25.
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