Skills Required for Academic Success in Higher Education Report

This report provides an analysis of the essential skills required for success in higher education. It focuses on three key areas: note-taking, time management, and team working. The report examines the importance of effective note-taking for improved comprehension and retention, highlighting strategies for improvement. Time management skills are discussed in terms of their role in organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and reducing stress. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the significance of team working skills for developing social and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively towards common goals. The author assesses their current proficiency in each skill and outlines plans for further development, referencing relevant academic literature.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
SKILLS ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
The time period that involves studying in a university and paving the path for one’s
career is an important phase of a student’s professional as well as personal life. Transitioning to a
university can be considered as an exciting experience for students (Demirdağ, 2021). While a
number of skills are learnt by the students at the University, there are other skills that they need
to learn in order to succeed at the University. These include the skills that not only improve their
study habits but also those that assist them to have a proper academic conduct. The present report
aims to illustrate the skills required to succeed at university. It also throws light upon the ways in
which I can best use the study techniques, so as to gain advantage from them. Three study skills
discussed in the class will be analysed in this report.
SKILLS ANALYSIS
Note taking skills
Note taking is a skill that involves the practice of recording information in a form which is
concise and easy to understand.
As a student, these skills are important as for succeeding at the academic front, it is
required for the students to take good notes in the class. This assists in focusing and developing a
better understanding of the concepts (Morehead and et.al., 2019). Good note taking skills is also
important as it helps in bringing improvements in comprehension of material through active
listening and retention.
Currently, I feel moderately confident about my note taking skills. I am able to form the
main headings and their sub points while developing the notes. The notes developed as effective
in helping me revise the content for the university exams and other aspects.
I will develop this skill more by reviewing my notes and comparing them to the other
students. This will help me in organizing my notes in a better manner. I will also develop this
skill with the help of my seniors and mentors.
Time management skills
This skill is defined as the ability to use the available time in a productive and efficient manner.
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As a student, time management skills are important for a number of valid reasons. These
skills help the students to systematically organize their tasks following which they can be
accomplished on the deadlines. These skills enable the students to complete more in less time.
These also prevent wasting time on distractions such as social media (Demirdağ, 2021). Most
importantly, time management skills reduce stress as students are able to manage more tasks and
tick them off from the to-do list.
Currently, I feel confident about my time management skills. I efficiently save my time
by avoiding distractions. This helps in completing all the assignments on time.
I will improve this skill further by attending seminars and reading books on time management.
Team working skills
Team working skills are defined as the ability to work well with other people in various
situations.
As a student, it is important to have team working skills as it teaches the essential social
and communication skills. It is important for the student to have the ability to express their ideas
in a manner which is respectful and confident (Espey, 2018). Team working skills teach these
aspects to students. Moreover, team working skills are essential for students as these teach them
to work collectively towards a common goal.
Currently I am highly confident about my team working skills. I work with other students
on group assignments and complete them on the given deadline.
I am going to further improve the team working skills by taking part in various activities
that are based on team working. I will also take part in more group assignments and projects so
that these provide me a platform for improving the skills.
CONCLUSION
From the report it can be concluded that in order to succeed as a student at university, it is
important to have note taking, time management and team working skills. Note taking skills are
important as these help in focusing better. These are also required for developing a better
understanding of the main concepts. Further, team working skills are needed to be able to learn
to work collectively towards a goal. These are also needed for developing social skills for
working with others. Time management skills are needed for being able to accomplish the
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various tasks on time. These also help the students to use their time in the most productive
manner.
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REFERENCES
Journals and Books
Demirdağ, S., 2021. Communication skills and time management as the predictors of student
motivation. International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies. 8(1). pp.38-50.
Espey, M., 2018. Enhancing critical thinking using team-based learning. Higher Education
Research & Development. 37(1). pp.15-29.
Morehead, K. and et.al., 2019. Note-taking habits of 21st century college students: implications
for student learning, memory, and achievement. Memory. 27(6). pp.807-819.
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