FY026 Preparing for Success at University: Portfolio & Summary

This portfolio presents a collection of work completed for the FY026 'Preparing for Success at University: Knowledge and Creativity' module. It includes twelve pieces of evidence, each accompanied by a 40-50 word summary explaining the rationale for its inclusion. The portfolio covers a range of topics including website comparison, poster creation, presentation skills, writing skills, plagiarism avoidance, reading improvement, research skills, capitalization rules, critical thinking, academic keywords, reflective learning, and communication skills. Each theme includes a summary of the key learnings and their relevance to the student's academic development, supported by references to academic literature. The assignment reflects on the student's growth in various essential skills needed for university success.

Preparing for Success
at University
Knowledge and
Creativity

Contents
Theme One: Comparison of two websites..........................................................................................3
Summary..............................................................................................................................................3
Theme Two: How to make a poster....................................................................................................4
Summary..............................................................................................................................................4
Theme Three: Presentation skills power point..................................................................................5
Summary..............................................................................................................................................5
Theme Four: Writing skills.................................................................................................................6
Summary..............................................................................................................................................6
Theme Five: Avoiding plagiarism......................................................................................................7
Summary..............................................................................................................................................7
Theme Six: Improving reading...........................................................................................................8
Summary..............................................................................................................................................8
Theme Seven: Research skills.............................................................................................................9
Summary..............................................................................................................................................9
Theme Eight: Usage of capital letter................................................................................................10
Summary............................................................................................................................................10
Theme Nine: Critical thinking..........................................................................................................11
Summary............................................................................................................................................11
Theme Ten: Academic keywords.....................................................................................................12
Summary............................................................................................................................................12
Theme Eleven: Reflective learning...................................................................................................13
Summary............................................................................................................................................13
Theme Twelve: Communication Skills............................................................................................14
Summary............................................................................................................................................14
REFRENCE.......................................................................................................................................15

Theme One: Comparison of two websites
I have gained information about how to compare two websites which includes three
steps. The first step is to evaluate website technology of both websites that must include
architecture and core web vitals. The next step is to Execute analysts on the content of a
website That includes organic keyboard research and on page optimization. The last step is to
analyse backlinks of both the websites.
Summary
I have chosen this topic as in today’s world of digitalization it is very important to keep
update online content in order to gain competitive advantage and providing relevant
information to the audience (Yoon and et. al., 2020).
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Theme Two: How to make a poster
In order to make a poster I have learned that the first step in poster making is to
determine the format which must be eye catching and define the purpose of making it. The
second step is to brainstorm the content which includes all the relevant information that is
required. The third step is to pick a suitable template which must suit the occasion as it gives
a basic idea for layout and design. I have learnt that the next step is to utilise colour which
could grab the attention along with including graphics and typography.
Summary
I have chosen poster making because it is one of the oldest and true kind of marketing
collateral which are an effective way to draw attention of people towards any event,
fundraisers and many more occasions (Amin and et. al., 2020).

Theme Three: Presentation skills power point
I have learnt that while making PowerPoint presentation the first step is to choose a
theme pitch would help me in designing my slides with a cohesive look. I have analysed that
I could use different variety of slides for various purposes such as title slide, table of contents
slide, introduction slide and other various purposes slides while using different layouts. I
could also add transition to my slides along with animations. While making PowerPoint
presentation it is very important to align my all objects So that it could look professional and
polished.
Summary
According to me PowerPoint presentation is a basic marketing skill which helps in
representing content within effective manner (Beghetto, 2017). It helps in catching attention
of audience while utilising visual effects. It also helps me in overcoming my fear of public
speaking as it makes me more improvisational and interactive with audience.

Theme Four: Writing skills
I have learned that in writing skills one should be clear and concise about the content
as well as ignoring unnecessary material. I have realised that while writing I must choose my
words wisely in order to convey my message effectively along with including short sentences
as they are easier to comprehend. I have learned that short paragraphs must be included in
writing as they are more informative and support themes. After the writing it is very
important for me to review and edit my work so that I could check any mistakes.
Summary
I have chosen writing style because it helps me in conveying my story or expressing
any idea using words of my choice (Holford, 2019). Writing style is described as the voice
and tone of a writer that helps them in defining their purpose behind any story or idea.

Theme Five: Avoiding plagiarism
I have also learned about how to avoid plagiarism which generally explains that while
describing ideas or results of other people it is very important to present them according to
our argument rather than copying them. I have also discovered that it is vital to utilise range
of sources when writing assignment and I must develop my own style.
Summary
Plagiarism describes as copying someone else’s work intentionally or unintentionally
which is considered as an unethical action (Muñoz-Pascual and Galende, 2017). I have
chosen this skill as avoiding plagiarism is considered as important because it compromises
my integrity. According to me plagiarism stops an individual in expressing their own ideas
and opinions.

Theme Six: Improving reading
I have also gained knowledge about how to improve my reading skills which explains
that I must set goals to read each day. I must also scan and preview over text which could
also help me in improving my reading skills. While improving reading skills it is very
essential to determine the purpose about why text a return and what are the meanings. I have
also learned that taking notes while reading isn’t very effective method to improve this skill.
Summary
I have chosen this skill as it helps in interpreting end finding meaning in everything
that I read and also assist me in improving my ability to communicate effectively through
writing. Reading skills also helps in improving vocabulary which could assist in my personal
and professional life (Leikin, 2018).

Theme Seven: Research skills
I have also learned about how to improve research skills where the first step is to Dive
into specifics. I have gained knowledge about how to recognise important source which could
give essential information about certain topics. While researching it is also very essential to
verify information that has been gained from several sources. I have also learned that it is
very important to organise the data collected while researching as it helps in citing something
effectively and properly.
Summary
I have chosen this research skills as it helps in enhancing knowledge and
understanding of an individual (Safari, 2020). Research skills also help in increasing
productivity of an individual While recognising quality and relevance related to any topic.

Theme Eight: Usage of capital letter
I gained knowledge about importance of capitalising words in a sentence in which I
have launch that the first word of a sentence is in capital letter. The names and other proper
nouns should also be in capital letter while writing any assignment. It is also very important
to capitalize months, days and holidays but seasons could be avoided. The title of any movie,
books or other style guides should also be return in capital letter. I have also learned that
names of countries, nationalities calmer cities and languages should also be written in capital
manner.
Summary
I have chosen this material as it helps in explaining three main purposes which
includes helping the leader in determining beginning of a sentence (Stewart, 2020). The
second reason is to represent important words in front of them in an assignment. The third
reason is to describing them about proper nouns and official titles.

Theme Nine: Critical thinking
In order to improve critical thinking, I have realised that it is very important to
identify problem and gather data, opinions along with arguments. It is also very important to
evaluate the data collected that could support provided hypothesis I have also learned that it
is very important to determining that every piece of information collected is important that
could help in solving any issues.
Summary
I have chosen this topic as it helps in enhancing better understanding and motivate a
person in solving any issue with innovative thinking (Saengpanya, Upasen and
Kaewkohsaba, 2021). Critical thinking also assists in categorising information that is relevant
and implementing them in any problem so that it could be changed and promote personal
growth.