Academic & Research Skills Development: Assessment & Note Taking

This report details a student's journey in developing academic and research skills, specifically focusing on assessment and note-taking. It outlines short-term and long-term targets, including improving presentation skills, stress management, communication skills, and problem-solving skills. An action plan is presented, specifying how each skill will be developed, potential barriers, realistic measures of success, and timeframes. The report emphasizes the importance of reflection in identifying areas for improvement and the role of action plans in achieving personal and professional goals. The student aims to enhance their ability to communicate effectively, solve complex problems, manage stress, and deliver confident presentations, ultimately contributing to their academic and professional success. Desklib provides a platform to access similar solved assignments and resources.

Academic & Research
Skills - Task 1
(Assessment & Note
Taking)

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
Task 1 (Assessment & Note Taking).............................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
In a person's life, success is defined as the positive result of the effort or action used to
achieve a goal. Simply put, success is the state or speed at which a predefined goal is being
achieved. To be successful, students need to acquire specific skills, knowledge, and abilities.
These skills are the academic and professional skills needed to complete a task or activity as
effectively and efficiently as possible.
Task 1 (Assessment & Note Taking)
Short term targets
 Presentation skills: In order to convey the facts correctly in front of the audience, I need
to improve my presentation skills. Presentation skills also require the ability to
confidently present your work in front of an audience. I have to prepare myself to answer
the questions of the audience effectively, and I have to learn to speak in public, especially
in large groups.
 Stress management: As I said before, understanding stress management is a whole new
concept for me. However, we have discovered that it has the potential to improve our
ability to manage stress and anxiety at work and at work. By managing stress, i can
achieve a better work-life balance while increasing productivity.
Long term targets
 Communication skills: This reflects good communication with colleagues, bosses and
other team members. There are so many words, phrases and languages that others use that
it can take a lifetime to learn them. By improving this area, you will be able to properly
convey your message and information to others and understand what they are saying.
 Problem-solving skills: This ability is the ability to analyze complex and difficult events
and turn them into opportunities for growth and development. It also helps you evaluate
many options and choose the most appropriate one to tackle the problem.
Action Plan

Specific skill to
be developed
Measurable (the
resources needed)
Achievable
(potential
barriers)
Realistic
(evidence of
success)
Time bound
Communication
Skills
Reading books,
taking online
classes, watching
YouTube
tutorials, and
reading
communication
blogs can all help
me to enhance in
this area.
If I am unable to
concentrate and
divert my mind to
anything else, a
lack of focus
might be a
barrier.
I will strive to
communicate my
thoughts by using
appropriate
words, grammar,
and body
language, and if
the other person
can comprehend
what I am saying,
it will show my
effectiveness in
this area.
3-5 years
Problem-solving
skills
I'll try to figure
out what the
problem is and
analyse it, as well
as look into
possible solutions
to find the best
one.
Lack of
information could
be a huge
obstacle in this
area's
development. If I
am unable to
clarify my
thoughts, it will
be difficult for me
to improve this
skill.
The idea I
presented to solve
the problem
shows my
effectiveness. If
the problem does
not reoccur, it
reflects progress
in this area.
2-3 years
Improving stress
management
I'll need yoga and
meditation
classes, as well as
gentle and
relaxing music.
I'll also try to
sleep on time so
that my mind can
be more relaxed.
Negative thinking
is a big obstacle
for me, since it
makes me feel
like I'm not
getting the results
or achieving my
goals that I want.
As a result of this
While doing any
activity or work, I
may demonstrate
achievement by
seeing myself
joyful, peaceful,
and comfortable.
Also, my ability
to regulate my
1-1.5 years

sticking point, I'm
beginning to
doubt my abilities
to complete
assignments.
personal and
professional lives
will reflect my
performance in
this area.
Presentation skills To answer
audience queries,
I will try to use
language learning
software, mind
tools, read books
aloud, and expand
my vocabulary.
My lack of
confidence when
speaking in public
can be a big
barrier to
achieving this
aim. If I do not
appear confident
while speaking or
presenting my
work to an
audience, I will
not get favorable
results and will
have a negative
impact on my
success.
This will be
demonstrated if I
am able to
effectively
employ graphics,
facts, statistics,
and other
important
information in a
more clear and
accurate manner.
8 months to 1
year
CONCLUSION
According to the acceptance of the above report, success has a significant impact on the
development of students' academic and professional abilities. Students can use reflection to
identify areas that need development and improvement to efficiently achieve their personal and
professional goals. Action plans help students identify resources, potential barriers to
performance and success, and time limits that indicate how long it will take to complete.
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