This reflective journal explores key academic skills and study techniques, focusing on referencing styles, plagiarism avoidance, oral presentation, and note-making. The journal discusses the importance of proper referencing, including various styles like Harvard, and emphasizes the consequences of plagiarism and paraphrasing. It highlights the significance of oral presentation skills for effective communication and note-making for improved learning. The author reflects on how these skills can be applied in their studies and future career, emphasizing the importance of authentic resources and Google Scholar for academic work. The journal underscores the vital role of these skills in preparing assignments, avoiding academic misconduct, and enhancing overall learning and communication abilities.