FY026 Project: A Comprehensive Portfolio for University Preparation

This portfolio, developed for Project FY026: Preparing for Success at University, encompasses a range of essential skills and knowledge areas. It includes an essay discussing the impact of automation on employment, a SWOT analysis reflecting on personal strengths and weaknesses, and an analysis of the student's learning style based on the VARK questionnaire. A detailed study plan is presented, along with a questionnaire and analysis of its findings. The portfolio also covers note-taking strategies, communication skills, SMART goals, future objectives, and a motivation theory. It concludes with an updated SWOT analysis and a reflective piece on the student's learning journey, highlighting the rationale behind the inclusion of specific information. This comprehensive collection demonstrates the student's preparation and readiness for university-level studies and is available for review and learning enhancement on Desklib, where students can find similar solved assignments and resources.

PORTFOLIO PRODUCED AND DEVELOPED BY:
PROJECT FY026
PREPARING FOR SUCCESS AT UNIVERSITY
KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY

CONTENTS PAGE
SECTION
1
Complete an essay from an article on how
machines are taking over jobs and
employment. MACHINES TO DO ‘ HALF OF ALL
WORK TASKS BY 2025’
a. https://,bbc.co.uk/news/business-
54622189 (200 Words)
PAGE 4
SECTION
2
SWOT analysis, this should be the SWOT
analysis that you took at the beginning of your
course.
PAGE 4
SECTION
3
Complete the VARK questionnaire giving the
outcome of your learning style and give your
opinion, on if you agree or disagree.
PAGES 5
SECTION
4
Produce a study Plan. PAGE 9
SECTION
5
Develop and produce a questionnaire with an
analysis of your findings, producing a Pye chart
or graph.
PAGE 12
SECTION
6
Explain note taking with evidence. PAGE 15
SECTION
7
Explanation OF communication skills and how
you have used them, either with an example
of use within college or at home or in
employment.
PAGE 17
SECTION
8
Give an explanation of SMART PAGE 18

SECTION
9
Produce a plan of your future objectives. PAGE 19
SECTION
10
Choose and explain a motivation theory. PAGE 21
SECTION
11
Complete a new and up to date SWOT noting
any changes from your first SWOT analysis
PAGE 21
SECTION
12
Complete a reflection on your learning whilst
being at college including the compilation of
your portfolio and why you chose the
information to include within your portfolio.
(500 words)
PAGE 22

SECTION 1
COMPLETE AN ESSAY FROM THE ARTICLE ON HOW MACHINES WILL BE
COMPLETING ALL THE WORK TASKS BY 2025
Machines to do half of all the work task by 2025 will tend to result with a
downward shift which most likely to worsen inequality. The robot revolution to create
approximately of 97 million jobs across the world on the other hand also focus on
destroying vacancies at the same time. After, a survey done by more than 50%
employees tells that automation may tend to speed up on the contemporary
approximately 43% workers feels like to cut off their jobs (Machines to 'do half of all
work tasks by 2025', 2020). With the post COVID situation aims to boost up the
adoption of new technologies. On the other hand this also aims to provide some kind
of disruption that causes sever challenges as well as issues for the workers. With the
usage of automation machines in-addition causes many working people to lose their
jobs. As having many inequalities in the labour market and various reverse gains
causes a major global financial crises to deal with. WEF says that after the pandemic
around one third of all the works being tended to handled with machines and
automation tools. With huge surge of new technologies causes various hr skills like
recruiting, communicating and other skills to have high demand. My opinion says to
incorporate both technologies and employees working abilities.
SECTION 2
Complete an up-to-date SWOT analysis and then look at the first SWOT analysis
that you completed and note any changes from that one to this one.
STRENGTHS
Leadership.
Management
Critically Thinking
WEAKNESS
Presentation
Communication

OPPORTUNITIES
Problem Solving
Communication
THREATS
Team working
By effectively working and practicing I am being able to convert my Threat into
an Opportunity and then utilize that for my betterment and enhancement.
SECTION 3
COMPLETE THE VARK QUESTIONNAIRE GIVING YOUR RESULTS AND IF YOU
AGREE OR DISAGREE
The VARK Questionnaire
How Do I Learn Best?
Choose the answer which best explains your preference and circle the letter(s) next to it. Please
circle more than one if a single answer does not match your perception. Leave blank any question
that does not apply. There are 16 sections with four answers to each question.
1. You are helping someone who wants to go to your airport, the centre of town or railway station.
You would:
a. Go with her.
b. Tell her the directions.
c. Write down the directions.
d. Draw, or show her a map, or give her a map
2. A website has a video showing how to make a special graph. There is a person speaking, some lists
and words describing what to do and some diagrams. You would learn most from:

a. Seeing the diagrams.
b. Listening.
c. Reading the words.
d. Watching the actions.
3. You are planning a holiday for a group. You want some feedback from them about the plan. You
would:
a. Describe some highlights they will experience.
b. Use a map to show them the places.
c. Give them a copy of the printed itinerary.
d. Phone, text or email them.
4. You are going to cook something as a special treat. You would:
a. cook something you know without the need for instructions.
b. ask friends for suggestions
c. look on the Internet or in some cookbooks for ideas from the pictures.
d. use a good recipe
5. A group of tourists want to learn about the parks or wildlife reserves in your area. You would:
a.. talk about, or arrange a talk for them about parks or wildlife reserves.
b. show them maps and internet pictures.
c. take them to a park or wildlife reserve and walk with them.
d. give them a book or pamphlets about the parks or wildlife reserves.
6. You are about to purchase a digital camera or mobile phone. Other than price, what would most
influence your decision?
a. Trying or testing it.
b. Reading the details or checking its features online.
c. It is a modern design and looks good.
d. The salesperson telling me about its features.
7. Remember a time when you learned how to do something new. Avoid choosing a physical skill,
e.g. riding a bike. You learned the best by:
a. Watching a demonstration.

b. Listening to somebody explained it and asking questions.
c. Diagrams, maps, and charts - visual clues.
d. Written instructions — e.g. a manual or book
8. You have a problem with your heart. You would prefer that the doctor:
a. gave you a something to read to explain what was wrong.
b. used a plastic model to show what was wrong.
c. described what was wrong.
d. Showed you a diagram of what was wrong.
9. You want to learn a new program, skill or game on a computer. You would:
a. read the written instructions that came with the program.
b. Talk with people who know about the program.
c. Use the controls or keyboard.
d. follow the diagrams in the book that came with it.
10. I like websites that have:
a. things I can click on, shift or try.
b. Interesting design and visual features.
c. interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.
d. audio channels where I can hear music, radio programs or interviews.
11. Other than price, what would most influence your decision to buy a new non-fiction book?
a. The way it looks is appealing.
b. Quickly reading parts of it.
c. A friend talks about it and recommends it.
d. It has real-life stories, experiences and examples.
12. You are using a book, CD or website to learn how to take photos with your new digital camera.
You would like to have:
a. A chance to ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.
b. clear written instructions with lists and bullet points about what to do.
c. Diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.
d. Many examples of good and poor photos and how to improve them.

13. Do you prefer a teacher or a presenter who uses:
a. Demonstrations, models or practical sessions.
b. question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers.
c. handouts, books, or readings.
d. diagrams, charts or graphs.
14. You have finished a competition or test and would like some feedback. You would like to have
feedback:
a. using examples from what you have done.
b. Using a written description of your results.
c. From somebody who talks it through with you.
d. using graphs showing what you had achieved.
15. You are going to choose food at a restaurant or cafe. You would:
a. choose something that you have had there before.
b. Listen to the waiter or ask friends to recommend choices.
c. choose from the descriptions in the menu.
d. look at what others are eating or look at pictures of each dish.
16. You have to make an important speech at a conference or special occasion. You would:
a. Make diagrams or get graphs to help explain things.
b. Write a few keywords and practice saying your speech over and over.
c. Write out your speech and learn from reading it over several times.
d. Gather many examples and stories to make the talk real and practical.
The VARK Questionnaire Scoring Chart Use the following scoring chart to find the VARK
category that each of your answers corresponds to. Circle the letters that correspond to
your answers e.g. If you answered b and c for question 3, circle V and R in the question 3
row.
QUESTION QUESTION A QUESTION B QUESTION C QUESTION D
3 K V R A
Scoring Chart

QUESTION K A R V
1 V A R K
2 K V R A
3 K V R A
4 K A V R
5 A V K R
6 K R V A
7 K A V R
8 R K A V
9 R A K V
10 K V R A
11 V R A K
12 A R V K
13 K A R V
14 K R A V
15 K A R V
16 V A R K
Calculating your scores Count the number of each of the VARK letters you have circled to get your
score for each VARK category
Total number of Vs circled = 17
Total number of As circled = 17
Total number of Rs circled = 16
Total number of Ks circled= 16
I totally agree with the results produced. It has helped me in effectively learning and
enhancing my skills and knowledge too. As, I am being able to do my work more easily and without
any problem.
SECTION 4
Developing a study Plan
TIME MONDA
Y
TUESD
AY
WEDNESD
AY
THURSD
AY
FRIDA
Y
SATURD
AY
SUNDAY
8AM
TILL
9AM
Breakfa
st
Breakfas
t
Breakfast Breakfast Breakf
ast
Breakfast Breakfast
9AM Getting Getting Getting Getting Gettin Getting Getting

TILL
10AM
ready
for the
day
ready for
the day
ready for
the day
ready for
the day
g
ready
for the
day
ready for
the day
ready for
the day
10.00A
M TILL
11.00A
M
Going
to
universi
ty for
classes
Take
Analytic
al
classes
Have group
study with
friends
Going to
university
for
classes
Going
to
univer
sity for
classe
s
Improving
my
weakness
for
bettermen
t
Study for
business
analytics
NO
ON
TIL
L
1
PM
Taking
classes
in
universi
ty
Learning
new
skills
and
gaining
knowled
ge
Take
Research
and
presentatio
n classes
Study
about how
resolve
challenge
s and
problems
Practic
e to
improv
e team
workin
g
Getting to
know
about
new
subjects
Have
group
study
with
friends
1 PM
TILL
2 PM
Having
my
lunch
Having
my
lunch
Having my
lunch
Having
my lunch
Havin
g my
lunch
Having
my lunch
Having
my lunch
2 PM
TILL
3 PM
Take
researc
h
guiding
classes
Going to
universit
y for
classes
Going to
university
for classes
Study on
Sunday
for
business
analytics
Taking
classe
s in
univer
sity
Going to
university
for
classes
Rest for a
while
3 PM
TILL
4 PM
Have
group
study
with
friends
Rest for
a while
Learning
new
subjects
Practise
to improve
communic
ation
Have
group
study
with
friends
Study and
learn
about
business
administr
ation
Go out
with
friends
4 PM
TILL
5 PM
Learnin
g new
skills
and
gaining
Attendin
g
classes
in
universit
Taking
classes in
university
Take
Analysis
and
guiding
classes
Rest
for a
while
Take
research
guiding
classes
Playing
with
friends

knowled
ge
y
5 PM
TILL
6 PM
Rest for
a while
Getting
to know
about
new
subjects
Enhancing
skills for
improveme
nt
Study and
learn
business
analysis
and
forecastin
g
Improv
ing my
weakn
ess for
better
ment
Taking
classes in
university
Have
online
classes
6 PM
TILL
7 PM
Improvi
ng my
weakne
ss for
betterm
ent
Rest for
a while
Learning
new
subjects like
business
administrati
on on
Saturday
Taking
classes in
university
Asses
sing
differe
nt
subjec
ts and
learnin
g
about
them
Practise
to
improve
weakness
Rest for a
while
7 PM
TILL
8 PM
Practise
to
improve
commu
nication
Take
Analysis
and
guiding
classes
Practise to
improve
communicat
ion
Have
group
study with
friends
Have
online
classe
s
Practise
to
improve
communic
ation
Learning
new skills
and
gaining
knowledg
e
8 PM
TILL
9 PM
Take
dinner
Take
dinner
Take dinner Take
dinner
Take
dinner
Take
dinner
Take
dinner
9 PM
TILL
10 PM
Learn
about
market
analysis
and
forecast
ing on
Thursda
Practise
to
improve
qualities
and
effective
learning
Improving
my
weakness
for
betterment
Rest for a
while
Take
Analys
is and
guidin
g
classe
s
Using and
convertin
g
weakness
into
opportunit
ies
Learning
new
language

y
10 PM
TILL
11 PM
Go to
bed
Go to
bed
Go to bed Go to bed Go to
bed
Go to bed Go to
bed
SECTION 5
DEVELP A SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Is skill development is important for individuals ?
 Yes
 No
2. According to you which approaches people used for improve their skills ?
 Personality Development Plan
 Expert suggestions
 Training and Development
 All the above
3. Does SMART goal setting plan helps you in improving ?
 Yes
 No
Theme 1
Yes 10
No 5

Theme 2
Personality Development Plan 10
Expert suggestions 20
Training and Development 5
All the above 15
Theme 3
Yes 20
No 10

SECTION 5
SURVEY
Question Yes No
Does problem solving skills help in future benefits for success Yes
Working collaboratively with others results in growth Yes
Having no good communication skills does not affect the
efficiency
No
Learning and discovering does not help in future growth No
Does critically thinking helps in problem solving Yes

SECTION 6
EXPLAIN HOW TO TAKE NOTES WITH EVIDENCE
Note taking is means recording or saving of data for future utilization. An
individual may take notes by:
Legibility: With the proper using this one may tend to take several notes as it
required to have clear and precise notes. This also aims to provide assistance in
easy recording and future use (Bravo Palacios and Simons, 2021).
Writing key facts: Another methods for taking notes as under this keeps
focus on recording and summarizing the key factors. As this provides assistance in
improving learning by studying the main and major points required.
Organizing: By writing in such a way that helps in finding easily the topic. As
this tend to take notes of different subjects in different copies for more accuracy as
well as organized way. With properly organizing allows taking more précised and
effective notes for future study.
You can give a short explanation on Cornell note taking.
Cornell Note taking is a method used by various individuals which allows in
organizing notes and other written things without the usage of flash cards ( Maulidia,
Ys and Silviyanti, 2021). As, this method tend to provide various benefits with easily
identifying keywords. Apart from that in addition provides assistance in easy and
effective writing.

Illustration : Cornell Note Taking
(Source: Common Note-taking
Methods, 2021)

SECTION 7
Give a detailed explanation of the various communication skills
Different communication skills includes:
Verbal Communication: This skills occurs when an individual tend to engage
in speaking with others (Moult, McKinley and Yeates, 2021). This type of
communication may tend to happen with face-to-face for example telephone,
meetings etc.
Non-Verbal Communication: Consists of having conversation with the
usage of signs or facial expressions and others. Skill includes various sign language,
hand movements and others.
Written Communication: Under this communication being done with the help
of written forms. It consists of writing letter, memo, posts contracts and others.

SECTION 8
Explain SMART and how you would use SMART
Smart is basically defined as the technique or strategy used for goal setting
and career building (Weintraub, Cassell and DePatie, 2021). With the proper
utilization of this framework tends to aid in clearing target as well as effective and
efficient resource management. Not just that but this method also provide assistance
in improving goal setting efforts too. This includes:
Specific: The very first step which aims to focus on making goals more
specific and lower so that effective planning maybe done.
Measurable: Under this step an individual may define with specific criteria
that focus on measuring progress.
Achievable: As in this step people make sure make or setting goal which
must be attainable and not impossible to achieve.
Realistic: Step tend to provide details regarding goals required to be real and
relevant for being achievable.

Timely: The last stage of strategy which focus on providing information with
clearly defined timeline and task must require to be having starting and ending time
period to it.
SECTION 9
Objective Personal Development Plan
What are
my
developme
nt
objectives
?
Priority What activities do I
need to undertake to
achieve my
objectives?
What
support/resources
do I need to achieve
my objectives
Target date fo
achieving my
objectives

Lack of
Time
manageme
nt
Adequate By setting goals and
time limit to completing
tasks
By analysing the
effective use of task
15 to 25 days
Lack of
communica
tion
Most By getting feedbacks
and mastering meeting
with others
By effective practising
and developing filters
for betterment
20 to 25 days
Lack of
presentatio
n skills
Most By checking, observing
and analysing about
areas to focus
By regularly learning
and practising
10 to 20 days
Problem
solving
Adequate By reviewing and
solving more problems,
as well as learning from
mentors
With the help of
generating alternative
solutions
15 to 25 days
Team
working
Adequate With focusing more on
collaboration and
adapting with situations
Properly utilizing the
resources and more
contributing &
participating in team
work
10 to 20 days
Review Date: 15th January 2022
SECTION 10
CHOOSE AND EXPLAIN A MOTIVATION THEORY
Herzberg's Motivation Theory: Also known as two factor theory which aims
to provide two factors organizations utilize for influence motivation in workers. The
factors include:
Motivators: Refers to as person who aims at motivating and encouraging the
workforce to work more harder and improve the efficiency in firm.
Hygiene: With using this factor company aims to provide evidence that in the
absence of hygiene employees most likely to put minimum efforts. This factor is not
actually present in actual job but in the working environment of firm.

I have chosen this motivation theory as it tend to provide recognition,
achievement, responsibilities and other in workforce. Not just that but this theory is
also helps in keeping record on cost incurred on firm. As for application of model
does not require high amount of cost for introducing and motivating employees.
SECTION 11
COMPLETE UP TO DATE SWOT ANALYSIS.
Once you have completed you new, SWOT I then want you to compare
this against the one that you began at the beginning of your course and
look to see if there are any differences from then to now.
Strength
Critically Thinking: Being one of my
major strengths helps me in impactful
and effective working . This also helps
in resolving and overcoming any
challenges.
Management: Another major strength
which aims to provide with effective
managing of work. Apart from that also
assist in effective functioning.
Leadership: With having this strength
helps in the field of effective working
and operations.
Weakness
Presentation: While having this as major
weakness results in not being able to
deliver an impactful results. As I will not
be able to deliver out the main motive of
study.
Opportunity
Team working: With having such
opportunity being able to improve
myself on a wide range as well as
enhancing working abilities.
Communication: Being an
Threats

opportunities leads to work and being
able to grow on a daily basis. Also
provides various chances to grow.
Differences .
From the previous and above up-to-date SWOT analysis the major difference
occurred with being able to learn more and convert some of my weakness into
opportunities. Apart from that I have still regained my strengths and will more work
on them. With up-to date SWOT I have only one weakness which I have to
overcome.
SECTION 12
WRITE A ESSAY ON YOUR REFLECTION AS YOU AS A STUDENT AND ON
HOW YOU CHOSE THE INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE INCLUDED WITHIN
THIS PORTFOLIO. DETAILING FROM WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN CLASS AS
TO HOW THAT INFORMATION HAS HELPED OU TO COMPLETE YOUR
PORTFOLIO.
From the above portfolio I have got to know more about the article related to
how machines and new technologies will take over organizations till 2025. Also
provide information regarding the challenges and backlashes it tends to face
resulting in many employees leaving their job. And about my opinion on the topic like
companies require to have both technical advancements along with human
resources for regular improving and enhancing working. I have also being able to
learn about myself and internal assessment with using SWOT analysis. As it help in
providing information related to my strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats,
as well as how to asses them for proper utilization. Further, the information in
module assist with VARK questionnaire which provides details in assessment of
result occurred. As, with proper observing and analysing about the results I am also
being able to learn more about people's thinking and their ways. I have also learned
about how to initiate and create study plan which provides details regarding
everything I am doing in a particular day, what learnings and what subjects I will be
studying in the future. With the help of study plan I have become capable of knowing
subjects I am more focused on and also about subjects need to put more
concentration . Apart from that I have also learned about questionnaires made for

and canteen survey. This survey helps to give information which can be utilized for
improving effectiveness and efficiency. Moreover, I am also being able to learn about
what is basically note taking and different ways of recording & summarizing data.
This also shows about 'Cornell note taking method' which being utilized for the quick
and efficiently note taking. The portfolio also tend to provide information with what is
communication skills and its usage. With the help of module also provides different
communication skills uses by an individual for improving and enhancing skills. Along
with that I am also being able to learn more about SMART model of goal setting, how
this strategy is being utilized for effective goal setting and target achieving. As this
help me easily learning with the help of properly setting goals and working towards it
for improving and achieving targets. Different components of smart also tend to help
in individual ways for goal achievement. Moreover, the portfolio provides details
about the making and using of future plans as well as how this aid in improving. In
addition, providing accessibility in regularly keeping check records for daily
improvement. With the proper utilization of personal development plan I am able to
get and keep records of various areas required to be improved and how much time
needed for solving every skill and make the effective for future use. Apart from that I
have also learned about motivation theory why it is required and how it most likely to
affect an individual by generating or encouraging. Lastly, providing details of new
SWOT analysis and also, about what changes I have made from the previous ones.
How I have able to learn and grasp as well as improve myself.

REFERENCES
Book and Journals
Bravo Palacios, E. and Simons, M., 2021. Can I take a look at your notes?: A
phenomenological exploration of how university students experience note-
taking using paper-based and paperless resources. Educational Philosophy
and Theory. pp.1-20.
Maulidia, K., Ys, S. B. and Silviyanti, T. M., 2021. Using Cornell Note-Taking to
Improve Listening Comprehension. Research in English and Education
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Moult, A., McKinley, R. K. and Yeates, P., 2021. Understanding patient involvement
in judging students’ communication skills in OSCEs. Medical teacher. 43(9).
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Weintraub, J., Cassell, D. and DePatie, T. P., 2021. Nudging flow through
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