Academic Skills Portfolio: Time Management and Climate Change

This student portfolio, created for a Developing Academic Skills module, provides a comprehensive overview of essential academic techniques. The report begins with a personal timetable and explores various time management strategies, including scheduling, minimizing distractions, and early assignment completion. It then offers advice to future students and includes a diary documenting the development of academic skills, followed by an annotated bibliography of key resources used during the initial weeks. Furthermore, the portfolio analyzes the issues of climate change, referencing NASA and academic studies to highlight its effects. The report concludes with a reflection on the module's key achievements and areas for improvement. The document is available on Desklib, a platform for students to access AI-powered study tools and resources.

Developing Academic
Skills

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
Creation of timetable of study.....................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
a. Advice to the future students studying this module.................................................................3
b. Diary on the academic skills developed during the course......................................................4
c. Creation of annotated bibliography which documents all the resources that are used during
the first four weeks......................................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
Analysis regarding issues of climate change...............................................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................7
Covered in Poster.........................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Academic Skills refer to those skills which are required by a student so that success can
be obtained within the academic subjects in higher education (Kyttälä and et.al., 2019). By
making the use of these skills a student can ensure that success can be obtained in the future by
achieving higher marks. Therefore, it is important for the students that they are able to develop
these skills and therefore ensure that they are successful in the career option chosen by them. In
this report, a detailed portfolio related to these skills will be made. In this portfolio, there will be
discussion on the use of time management techniques, reflection on the learning of the module,
exploration of the issue of climate change. Additionally, discussion on guidance related to
academic integrity will be made as a part of this assignment.
TASK 1
Creation of timetable of study
Time /
Period
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9 AM to
1 PM
Studying
the module
developing
academic
skills.
- - Studying
the module
developing
academic
skills.
- - -
1 PM to
2 PM
Break - - Break - - -
2 PM to
5 PM
Preparing
assignment
- - Preparing
assignment
- - -
5 PM Spend
time with
family
- - Spend
time with
family
- - -
8 AM to
3 or 4
PM
- Working
for
amazon
Working
for amazon
- Working
for
amazon
Working
for
amazon
-
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till 1 PM
After 4
PM
- Break
and eat
with
family
Break and
eat with
family
- Break
and eat
with
family
Break
and eat
with
family
-
1:30 PM
to 3 PM
- - - - - Work
shop
classes
-
9 PM to
10 PM
Read
books
Read
books
Read
books
Read
books
Read
books
Read
books
Read
books
Time management techniques: There are various types of time management techniques
that are used by me in order to manage time and complete the module. It is very important for all
the individuals to make sure that they are able to manage the time for all the academic activities
systematically. In order to complete the module assessment, I will be using all of them in future.
Discussion of all the techniques is as follows:
 Scheduling all the activities: According to this technique of time management it is very
important for all the students to schedule all the activities and decide time limit for each
and every section. While completing the time table I used this technique and assured that
I decide specific time to perform different activities to be performed by me during the
week. I will also use it in future to complete the module assessment by formulating
schedules for all the activities. It will facilitate me to complete the whole module
successfully and meet my goals related to it (Ali, Affan and Alam, 2018).
 Ignoring distractions: For all the individuals who are focused with attainment of career
goals and objectives it is very important to make sure that they ignore all the distractions.
It can help them to pay attention towards studies and complete the modules successfully.
In order to develop the time table, I also used this technique so that I can prepare a
schedule for my studies and avoid all the distractions. I will also be using it in future for
completion the module assessment by assuring that, I only pay attention towards my
studies and ignore all the distractions.
 Start working on assignments early: For a student it is very important to be focused
with the successful completion of assignments on the due date so that they could be
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submitted to the lecturer. While developing the time table I used this technique so that I
can assure that my assignment is completed on time and it could be submitted on the due
date. In order to complete the future assessments, I will also be using this technique as it
will facilitate me to pay attention towards my assignment and find ways to complete the
module on time (Gaesser, 2020).
 Making project plan: It is also a type of time management technique which is used for
the purpose of completing the projects within the predetermined time duration. I used it
while developing the time table so that I can analyse that the activities that are planned by
me will be completed within the predetermined time period. I have planned that it will
also be used by me in future for completing the module assessment. I will use it to make
plans related to the projects that will be assigned during the completion of the module so
that all of them could be completed in the specific time duration.
All the above described techniques of time management will be used by me in future for
the successful completion of module assessment. By using them, I will able to complete the
module successfully and meet my career goals (Zeeshan and Jamil, 2020).
TASK 2
a. Advice to the future students studying this module
Module of developing academic skills is very interesting and it can help the individuals to
develop their skills to meet the academic goals. With the help of it, different qualities that will be
required for the completion of all the tasks during the course could be improved. All the students
who will be studying the module of developing academic skills are advised to be focused with
their goals and objectives so that they can complete the projects of the module successfully.
There are various types of resources which could be used by them to study and learn about the
module. These resources are books, academic journals, classroom notes, lecture notes etc. With
the help of all of them the students studying the module will be able to develop their
understanding about the module. Apart from this, in order to complete all the projects
successfully all the students are advised to use time management techniques. These techniques
can help to complete the task on time so that the module could be completed in the specific time
duration (Meier, Cho and Dumani, 2016). When I was completing the module I found different
useful things in this module. One of them was benefits of it to the students because it can help
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the individuals to meet all their career aspirations by improving their skills. This module will
facilitate the students to improve all their capabilities so that they can achieve all their career
goals and objectives. I suggest to all the students to pay high level of attention while studying
this module as it will help them to find effective ways to reach the future aims.
b. Diary on the academic skills developed during the course
Record of sessions:
Date: 18th September
Tasks completed: Formulation of time table
Reflection: I completed the task of formulating the time table for the study in
future so that I can assure the completion of the tasks in specific
time limit. It facilitated me to schedule all the activities related to
the tasks.
Date: 23rd September
Tasks completed: Sourcing study material from various resources
Reflection: While studying the module I assured that I source the information
from various sources so that I can complete the module
successfully. It facilitated me to get detailed information of all the
tasks that will be required to be completed in specific time limit.
Date: 12th October
Tasks completed: Completing the projects on the basis of project plan
Reflection: I tried to complete all the projects that were required to be
completed in specific time limit on the basis of project plan. With
the help of it, my ability of meeting the deadlines was improved.
End of module evaluation:
The achievement
of which I am
proudest is:
The successful completion of the module helped me to improve
my academic skills and it is the main achievement which is the
highly proudest for me.
The thing I found
most surprising
When I was studying the module I found various surprising things
and these are ease in understanding the study material,
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was: improvement in the skills etc.
The area I found
most challenging
was:
The area that I found most challenging was related to finding
appropriate sources for completing the module (Reljić, Pajnkihar
and Fekonja, 2019).
The area I would
like to improve
is:
The area that I want to improve is related to my research skills as
it can help me to assure the attainment of all career related goals.
c. Creation of annotated bibliography which documents all the resources that are used during the
first four weeks
Reference: Okoye, H. I., 2016. Time Management Techniques Required by Managers and
Supervisors in Medium and Large-Sized Business Organizations in Enugu Metropolis (Doctoral
dissertation).
Details: The reference mentioned above is related to time management techniques that could be
focused by the students for the purpose of managing the work on time. It facilitated me to find all
the ways which I can use to assure that my work will be completed on time.
Reference: Kizkapan, O. and Bektas, O., 2017. The Effect of Project Based Learning on Seventh
Grade Students' Academic Achievement. International Journal of Instruction. 10(1). pp.37-54.
Detail: This reference is related to the project plan which should be developed by all the students
while completing the module. With the help of it, the students can try to formulate effective
strategies for future so that all the desired goals and objectives could be accomplished.
Reference: Reinke, N. B., 2018. The impact of timetable changes on student achievement and
learning experiences. Nurse education today. 62. pp.137-142.
Detail: While studying the module developing academic skills I studied about formulation of
time table. It is very important for all the students to develop it so that they can meet all their
future goals and objectives and complete all the activities on time.
TASK 3
Analysis regarding issues of climate change
Reference: The effects of Climate Change.
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(https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/#:~:text=Increased%20heat%2C%20drought%20and
%20insect,coastal%20areas%20are%20additional%20concerns.)
According to NASA, climate change leaves impact upon the environment and due to this
the countries face various negative issues. Climate Change refers to the change which has been
caused as an effect of wrong practices adopted by human beings which tend to pollute the
climate of the Earth (Rabiner, Godwin and Dodge, 2016). Glaciers are shrinking ice in the rivers
and it is impacting upon the environment as it is resulting in introduction of the next season
earlier. The scientists from NASA predicted in past that the global climate change will result in
various issues for the countries and it could be seen by evaluating the current situations. Some of
the negative implications of it on the environment includes loss of sea ice, intense heat waves,
acceleration in the sea level etc. The cost of healing the damage of climate change will be
increasing with time because the negative implications of it are becoming more crucial with
time. It has been estimated by the scientists that temperature of earth will continue rising for
upcoming decades and main reason of it is greenhouse gases (Effects of climate change, 2020).
Reference: (Ryan, D., 2017. Politics and climate change: exploring the relationship
between political parties and climate issues in Latin America. Ambiente & Sociedade. 20(3).
pp.271-286.)
According to Ryan, (2017), climate change issues are increasing continuously because it
is affecting the environment negatively. There are various types of negative implications of it
which includes reduced yield of agriculture, flood, decreased water level, health impacts in cities
like heat etc. All these factors are resulting in various natural issues that are affecting the
environment and also health of individuals. Global Warming which means increase in the
general temperature of the Earth has increased and thus due to this reason it can be said that an
impact has been created on the natural as well as other resources. Thus this can be said as bad for
the future generations as they will breath in polluted air. Thus the requirement for the human
beings is that appropriate actions must be taken for avoiding the bad impacts caused by it and
will let the future generations breath in fresh air. It is very important for the individuals to make
efforts to their end to make sure that they make reduction in such activities that are resulting in
climate change. Extreme weather change results in health threats for the individuals who are
facing issues because of the climate change. Global warming is one of the main cause of climate
change and it results from the human activities that affect the environment (Ryan, 2017).
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Reference: (Leal Filho, W. and Leal-Arcas, R. eds., 2019. University initiatives in
climate change mitigation and adaptation. Springer International Publishing.)
In the views of, Leal Filho and Leal-Arcas, (2019), climate change is the main attribute
which is resulting because of greenhouse gases and it trapes heat for the environment and affect
it negatively. When CO2 and other harmful gases get collected in the atmosphere then it results
in global warming and it also affects the environment negatively. According to the estimations it
is causing deaths as health of people is getting impacted because of climate change. The number
of deaths between 2030 to 2050 the expected additional deaths that will be caused by it will be
around 250000 deaths per year. Some of the main medical issues that are faced by the
individuals because of it and that cause death, are malaria, malnutrition etc. Climate change is
the critical issue which is faced by humanity presently (Leal Filho and Leal-Arcas, 2019).
TASK 4
Covered in Poster
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it can be concluded that Academic Skills are very useful for
the students in maintaining their integrity and achieving higher marks in the future. They help
them in being good in Academics in the University. Time Management Techniques are quite
useful so that time can be properly used by the students. Reflection can be provided by making
the use of past experience. Climate Change is as serious issue which has to be dealt in a proper
manner by the human beings. Academic Integrity is important for students and they must pay
attention towards reducing plagiarism in their work and referencing the work correctly.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals:
Ali, S. A., Affan, M. and Alam, M., 2018. A study of efficient energy management techniques
for cloud computing environment. arXiv preprint arXiv:1810.07458.
Gaesser, A. H., 2020. Emotional freedom techniques: Stress and anxiety management for
students and staff in school settings.
Kyttälä, M. and et.al., 2019. Working memory resources in children: stability and relation to
subsequent academic skills. Educational Psychology. 39(6). pp.709-728.
Leal Filho, W. and Leal-Arcas, R. eds., 2019. University initiatives in climate change mitigation
and adaptation. Springer International Publishing.
Meier, L. L., Cho, E. and Dumani, S., 2016. The effect of positive work reflection during leisure
time on affective well‐being: Results from three diary studies. Journal of
Organizational Behavior. 37(2). pp.255-278.
Rabiner, D. L., Godwin, J. and Dodge, K. A., 2016. Predicting academic achievement and
attainment: The contribution of early academic skills, attention difficulties, and social
competence. School Psychology Review. 45(2). pp.250-267.
Reljić, N. M., Pajnkihar, M. and Fekonja, Z., 2019. Self-reflection during first clinical practice:
The experiences of nursing students. Nurse education today, 72, pp.61-66.
Ryan, D., 2017. Politics and climate change: exploring the relationship between political parties
and climate issues in Latin America. Ambiente & Sociedade. 20(3). pp.271-286.
Zeeshan, M. and Jamil, M., 2020. A Study of Energy Management Techniques for Smart City
Applications on Educational Campus. In International Conference on Communication,
Computing and Electronics Systems (pp. 655-665). Springer, Singapore.
Online
Effects of climate change. 2020. [Online]. Available through:
<https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/#:~:text=Increased%20heat%2C%20drought%20and
%20insect,coastal%20areas%20are%20additional%20concerns.>
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