Reflective Report: SMART Academic Goals & Skills Development, Sem 2

This report reflects on the development of academic skills necessary for effective university performance. It emphasizes the importance of communication skills, particularly vocabulary enhancement, for conveying messages accurately. The report also highlights the significance of time management and quick decision-making abilities for academic success. SMART goals are outlined for semester 2, focusing on improving vocabulary, time management, and decision-making skills. The reflection includes insights on what was learned, what went well, and areas for improvement, providing a roadmap for future development. The report concludes with a list of references used to support the analysis and goal-setting process. Desklib provides access to similar reports and study tools.

Academic Goals for Semester 2

Table of Contents
Summary..........................................................................................................................................1
SMART Academic Goals for Semester 2........................................................................................1
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

Summary
I have analysed that there are different skills and capabilities which is significant in order to
conduct different practices in effective and efficient manner. Development of academic skills is
crucial for being an effective university student. It is important that student of university has
various skills in order to improve learning experiences. I have determined that communication
skills is one of the most significant skill that assist in conveying message and ideas to other in
appropriate manner (Tawafak and et.al., 2020). I need to focus on improving my vocabulary in
order to enhance communication skills. I have determined that improvement in vocabulary will
assist me in using right word at right time which assist in conveying right and accurate message
to others. I have gained information about effective communication along with its importance in
personal life as well as professional development. Time management skills needs to be within a
University student as I have to perform different task and practices every day. I have to increase
my time management skills by considering different tips or techniques of time management. This
will help me in completing various task in right and accurate manner. For a university student
capability of quick decision making is essential. This will assist in increasing my overall learning
experience as well as carry out different practices in accurate manner (Whelan, Islam and
Brooks, 2020). I have determined that through quick decision making skills I will be able to take
right and accurate decisions at right time. This is significant for enhancing my overall learning
experience as a student of University.
SMART Academic Goals for Semester 2
What did I learn? What went well? What could I
have done better?
What did I gain
from the
experience
SMART Goals
for Future
Development
1

I learn about
importance of
effective
communication
This assist in
enhancing
communication
skills for
professional and
personal
development
I should have
communicated
more with team
members during
the session.
I have gained
information
about effective
communication
along with its
importance in
personal life as
well as
professional
development.
S – To improve
my vocabulary in
order to enhance
communication
skills.
M – This could
be measured with
the use of new
words
A – To use right
and accurate
words for
communicating
message
R – This is
relevant for
enhancing
overall
communication
process.
T – Time frame
for this is 3
moths
I learn about how
to improve time
management
skills
I was able to
understand about
different
techniques for
enhancing time
management
skills
I should have
participated more
in activities or
task
I have gained
information
about tips and
techniques for
improving time
management
skills.
To improve my
efficiency by
enhancing time
management
skills in 4
months.
2

I learn about
quick decision
making
I was able to
take right
decisions at right
time.
I should have
take active
participation in
team activities
I have
determined
different
elements that
assist in quick
decision making
To increase my
capabilities for
taking quick and
right decisions.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Tawafak, R., and et.al., 2020. IT Governance Impact on Academic Performance
Development. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(18),
pp.73-85.
Whelan, E., Islam, A.N. and Brooks, S., 2020. Applying the SOBC paradigm to explain how
social media overload affects academic performance. Computers & Education, 143, p.103692.
Alhadabi, A. and Karpinski, A.C., 2020. Grit, self-efficacy, achievement orientation goals, and
academic performance in University students. International Journal of Adolescence and
Youth, 25(1), pp.519-535.
Tus, J., 2020. The Influence of Study Attitudes and Study Habits on the Academic Performance
of the Students. IJARW| ISSN (O)-2582-1008 October, 2(4).
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