Arden University BUS003: Developing Academic Skills Portfolio of Tasks

This assignment is a comprehensive portfolio showcasing the development of academic skills. It begins with the creation of a detailed study timetable incorporating various time management techniques such as SMART goals, deep work, and the Pomodoro Technique. The portfolio then offers advice to future students, emphasizing the importance of resource utilization, including Google Scholar and university libraries, and includes a reflective diary detailing the student's academic journey, highlighting improvements in skills like listening and patience, and the effectiveness of the time table. The portfolio also addresses academic integrity and referencing, and incorporates discussions on climate change. The assignment concludes with an annotated bibliography of the referenced sources.

Developing Academic
Skills
Portfolio of Tasks

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................9
Covered in Poster........................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
Books and Journal.....................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Development of academic skills very essential part of an personal; as well as professional
stability and growth. It lays the foundation for the success as well as sustainability an individual
in the academic setting. The report highlights upon the formulation of a timetable that can help
the individual to plan their daily work in a systematic way (Rose, et al , 2020). It also details
about the time management techniques that are considered while the formulation of the time
table. It involves the suggestions that can be provided to the future students in order to complete
the course. It also involves a reflective diary about the academic journey and experience during
this course. Issues of climate has also been discussed within the portfolio through three major
sources. Academic integrity, avoidance of plagiarism and orderly referencing is also discussed in
the respective report.
TASK 1
Time Table
Time table can be characterised as a statement which can provide assistance to the
individuals in order to manage their personal and work life efficiently. It details about the
everyday task and goals that an individual need to complete on a daily basis (Alipichev and
Takanova, 2020). It promotes time efficiency and leads to higher productiveness.
Time
Table
Monday Tuesday Wednesd
ay
Thursda
y
Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 A.M
– 10: 00
A.M on
1st of
January
2021
Shower,
Workout,
Shower,
Workout,
Shower,
Workout,
Shower,
Workout,
Shower,
Workout,
Shower,
Workout,
Sleep
10:00
A.M –
11:00
A.M 3rd
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfas
t
Breakfast Breakfast Shower,
Workout,

January
2021
11:00
A.M-
12:00
P.M 7
January
2021
Module
Study
Task 1
Module
Study
Task 4
Module
Study
Task 1
Module
Study
Task 4
Module
Study
Task 1
Module
Study
Task 4
Outing
with
Friends
12:00 P.
M –
12:15
P.M 10
January
2021
Break Break Break Break Break Break Rest
12:15
P.M-
2:00 P.M
12
January
2021
Module
Study
Task 2
Module
Study
Task 3
Module
Study
Task 2
Module
Study
Task 3
Module
Study
Task 2
Module
Study
Task 3
Research
work
related to
file
2:00 P.M
-3:00
P.M 15
January
2021
Lunch
Break
Lunch
Break
Lunch
Break
Lunch
Break
Lunch
Break
Lunch
Break
Rest
3:00 P.M
-3:45
P.M 18
January
2021
Rest and
Sleep
Rest and
Sleep
Rest and
Sleep
Rest and
Sleep
Rest and
Sleep
Rest and
Sleep
Lunch
Break

3:45 P.M
- 5:45
P.M 22
January
2021
Module
Study
Task 1
Module
Study
Task 4
Module
Study
Task 1
Module
Study
Task 4
Module
Study
Task 1
Module
Study
Task 4
Research
work
related to
file
5:45P.M
-6:00
P.M
27
January
2021
Snacks Snacks Snacks Snacks Snacks Snacks Snacks
6:00 P.M
-
7:45 P.M
30
January
2021
Module
Study
Task 2
Module
Study
Task 3
Module
Study
Task 2
Module
Study
Task 3
Module
Study
Task 2
Module
Study
Task 3
Family
time
7:45 P.M
- 8:30
P.M
31
January
2021
Family
and
Friends
Family
and
Friends
Family
and
Friends
Family
and
Friends
Family
and
Friends
Family
and
Friends
Rest
8:30 P.M
– 9:30
P.M
1
Februar
y 2021
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Research
Work
9:30 P.M
-10:30
Module
Study
Module
Study
Module
Study
Module
Study
Module
Study
Module
Study
Dinner

P.M
3
Februar
y 2021
Task 1 Task 4 Task 1 Task 4 Task 1 Task 4
10:30
P:M-
8:00 PM
7
Februar
y 2021
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
Smart Goals
Time management is a prominent element that helps the individuals in order to complete
their daily tasks and goals within the particular time limits (ÖZBEY and GÖZELER, 2020).
Smart goals is technique of time management wherein individuals classify and establish specific,
measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound goals in order to complete the important work on
time without any delay or inappropriateness.
Deep Work Technique
Deep work is characterising is as technique that focuses on the concept that in order to
accomplish tasks within the set time frames, it is important that the excessive concentration is
provided in performing the same that too in a distraction free surrounding (Träff and Östergren,
2021). The distraction free environment will enhance the potential and learning abilities of the
individuals and it will help the same to complete the task effective and within the time table.
Pomodoro Technique
The idea behind the time management concept is that an individual should take regular small
breaks in a day in order to facilitate free time. The free time can be utilised by the individual to
reduce the stress level and relax for some time. It is a technique where an individual work for
about some duration and then take short break for few minutes in order rebound and bounce back
to the work again. In the given time table, this technique has been incorporated and sufficient

breaks have been provided in between the work in order to establish an ease among the hectic
schedule of work.
TASK 2
a) Key advice to future students
Completing a module is not as easy as it seems to be. A lot of time and energy goes in
identification and capitalisation of the appropriate resources that can help the individual so as to
ascertain the accurate information (Zablah, 2020). The academic resources also help the
individuals to achieve its academic objectives within less time frame and the quality of work also
gets enhanced due to the same. Some of the recommendations that can be provided to the future
individuals who would like to complete and achieve the targets set in the module are as follows :-
➢ First and foremost suggestion that can be provided to the students will be the formation
of a time table (Saunders, 2020). It will help the students to divide their time in a manner
that maximum work effectiveness and efficiency can be achieved through it.
➢ Google scholar can be considered as an academic resource that allows the individuals
find the appropriate articles and journal through with the individual can take inspiration
from.
➢ Google Books can also be utilising by students so as to acquire relevant data and
information that can help the students to further lead their module in the right direction.
➢ Popular sources such-as magazines, blog, article and social media content can also be
taken into consideration the student to facilitate the study of the module ( Paleville and
Immekus, 2020). Portfolio information can also be deriving from various sources in order
to get insights about how it is written and documentation.
➢ Published expert reports can also be helpful to the students as they provide a proper
structure that needs to be followed while studying the particular
module(Wurdinger,Newell and Kim, 2020). These reports are very advanced and
essential lessons can be derived through the same on how to study and accomplish the
learning objectives of a module.
b) Diary
Academic Skills can be termed as the learning skills and competencies that needs be acquired by
the individuals in order enhance their capability to grasp important concepts and lessons. The
respective skills are termed very crucial for the personal as well as the work life development of

the individuals. The respective module helped to learn a lot about the formation of a systemic
plan of action that can be followed so as to achieve and attain the set targets in a sustainable
manner and without any interruption. I learned about the value and importance of academic
integrity and the way it helps the students to enhance the relevancy of their academic work. My
academic journey with the respective module was very brilliant. I was excited throughout the
module process. Each and every day was very interesting for me as I learned various new and
innovative concepts and skills every given day. My listening skills have improved during the
learning phase of this module and I have become more patient as well. Listening capabilities as
well as patience is something that I have derives from the academic journey. The time table
approach has been very useful for me and I am glad that I stuck to the same and was very
consistent with working in accordance to the formulated time table. Relying on google scholar
was a good choice but I feel that I could have taken more help for the journal that are present in
my university libraries to enhance my understanding towards the specific concepts in a more
advanced and intensified manner. In the coming future, I would like to focus more towards the
utilisation of SMART objectives in my learning approach so as to underline the most essential
and relevant goals that needs to be attained. With the above determined approach, the module
will be completed on time and the learning outcomes are also enhanced to maximum. The
respective course has helped me to acquire very prominent insights in relation with an individual
can increase the quality and work and design the same in order to make it more attractive. The
respective course has also contributed in building my personality in a way that I am more
systemic in my approach now and I believe in time management as well. I more focused and goal
oriented after this course. . I am grateful to my University for providing me with an opportunity
that can help to encourage my academic skills.
c) Annotated Bibliography
Reference Accessibility Scope Currency Credibility
Rose, H., Curle,
S.,
Aizawa,
I. and
Thomps
on, G.,
2020.
What
drives
Online It will help to
determine scope
of English
medium courses
and the academic
skills developed
Less than an year Authentic in
nature

success
in
English
medium
taught
courses?
The
interplay
between
language
proficien
cy,
academi
c skills,
and
motivati
on. Studi
es in
Higher
Educatio
n, 45(11)
,
pp.2149-
2161.
through the game.
Alipichev, A.Y.
and
Takanov
a, O.V.,
2020.
Indepen
dent
research
activity
of MSc
and PhD
students:
Case-
study of
the
develop
ment of
academi
c skills
in FFL
classes.
Online Kills
development in
Academic and the
learning process
Leas than an year Authentic

Träff, U. and
Östergre
n, R.,
2021.
Develop
ment of
Cognitiv
e
Function
s and
Academi
c Skills
in 9-to
10-year-
old
Children
with
Borderli
ne
Intellect
ual
Function
ing. Dev
elopmen
tal
Neurops
ychology
, pp.1-
16.
de Paleville,
D.G.T.
and
Immeku
s, J.C.,
2020. A
Randomi
zed
Study on
the
Effects
of Minds
Online Cognitive
development of
children
Current year Credibility
de Paleville,
D.G.T.
and
Immeku
s, J.C.,
Online Elementary
school academic
development
Last year Authentic

2020. A
Randomi
zed
Study on
the
Effects
of Minds
in
Motion
and
Yoga on
Motor
Proficien
cy and
Academi
c Skills
Among
Element
ary
School
Children
. Journal
of
Physical
Activity
and
Health,
17(9),
pp.907-
914.
TASK 3
Issues of Climate Change
Paper based
Reference
Gleditsch, N.P., 2021. This time is different! Or is it? NeoMalthusians and environmental
optimists in the age of climate change. Journal of Peace Research,
p.0022343320969785.
Summary:

According to Gleditsch (2021), Climate change is a very sensitive issue prevailing in the
society currently. Due to the excess utilisation fossil fuels such as oil, petroleum and harmful
substances, human race has contributed in imposing major threat to the climate and natural
surroundings. The change in the climate has led to frequent earthquakes, storms and droughts in
the world which has impacted millions of lives across the globe. Climate change needs to take
seriously and important measures need to be implemented by the concerned authorities in order
to reduce or eliminate the adversely and negative impact associated with the climate change in
the natural surrounding. It is a huge problem in world right now and many of the individuals are
working their bit in order to reduce the implication in relation with the climate change. Heat
waves and rising ocean levels is one of the biggest issues right now and contingency plans needs
to be executed as soon as possible so as to reduce the effects of the same.
Freely available online
Reference
Uexkull, N. and Buhaug, H., 2021. Security implications of climate change: A decade of
scientific progress.
Summary:
According to Uexkull and Buhaug (2021), The emphasis and attention to the climate
change needs to be accelerated so as to conserve the natural environment. The animals are at
great risk as the climate is an important factor for the survival of animal in the forests and their
natural habitats. Most of the species are getting extinct due to the climate change and essential
steps are require to be taken in order to stop the extinction of the same. Climate change has the
potential to harm and destroy the habitat of the animals. Not only animals, human community
will also be majorly impacted by the same.
Academic base
Reference
Adams, M., 2021. Critical psychologies and climate change. Current Opinion in Psychology.
Summary:
According to Adams (2021), Climate change has the ability to worsen the weather
conditions and various natural calamities may arise due to the same. Water supply can be
affected due to the weather change which may also result agricultural issues and concerns as
well. The reduced supply of water is a danger to the agricultural field as it rely heavily upon the

water supply and consumption. Various business opportunities may also hamper because of the
fluctuations in the climate and can impose higher threat to the tourism and travel business all
across the globe. The safety as well as the security of the individuals can also be effected due to
the ongoing climate change. It is the duty and responsibility of the individuals to invest their time
towards thinking about the global issue and provide their necessary contribution in order to
reduce the concerned related to the same. The society as a whole need to take pledge to avoid the
activities that can impose threats to the climate. The individual should promote preventive
techniques and measures through which the natural environment can be alleviated and uplifted
for a sustainable and safety for the upcoming generations.
TASK 4

CONCLUSION
From the above discussed information, it can be summarised that academic skills are a
quintessential part of a student's development journey. The above mentioned module helps the
students to divert their time in various tasks and objectives which are informative and creative in
nature. They provide the students with an opportunity to delegate their time to academic and
learning in a interesting manner. The systemic division of time through time table is very crucial
in order to do the work within the established time frames. The reduction and avoidance of
plagiarism is very necessary. Referencing is also one of the important aspects of academic skills
as it allows the students to give credit where its due. Working on a module is great learning
experience and its provides adequate assistance to students by amalgamating various academic
activities within a single module in order to upgrades the learning standard of individuals.

REFERENCES
Books and Journal
Rose, H., Curle, S., Aizawa, I. and Thompson, G., 2020. What drives success in English medium
taught courses? The interplay between language proficiency, academic skills, and
motivation. Studies in Higher Education, 45(11), pp.2149-2161.
Alipichev, A.Y. and Takanova, O.V., 2020. Independent research activity of MSc and PhD
students: Case-study of the development of academic skills in FFL
classes. XLinguae, 13(1), pp.237-252.
Träff, U. and Östergren, R., 2021. Development of Cognitive Functions and Academic Skills in
9-to 10-year-old Children with Borderline Intellectual Functioning. Developmental
Neuropsychology, pp.1-16.
de Paleville, D.G.T. and Immekus, J.C., 2020. A Randomized Study on the Effects of Minds in
Motion and Yoga on Motor Proficiency and Academic Skills Among Elementary School
Children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 17(9), pp.907-914.
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