Muhammed Naveed: Spring 2018 Academic Skills Portfolio (ACSK4001)

This academic skills portfolio, submitted by Muhammed Naveed for the ACSK4001 module, encompasses a range of tasks designed to develop core academic skills. The portfolio includes self-evaluation checklists completed at the beginning and end of the course, personal SWOT analysis, evaluation of sources, synthesis of information from multiple texts, structuring of writing, and data presentation and analysis. The portfolio also includes a presentation and exercises on editing and proofreading. The assignment is divided into two sections: Section A, which provides portfolio evidence through in-class activities, and Section B, which comprises two writing tasks: a report or essay and a reflective summary. The tasks cover information skills, planning and writing skills, independent study skills, oral presentation skills, and IT skills. The assignment emphasizes critical thinking, reflection, and the use of appropriate technologies to facilitate self-analysis and reflection. The student demonstrates an understanding of academic literacy and skills through these diverse activities.

Spring 18
Academic Skills Portfolio
(module code: ACSK4001)
Name: Muhammed Naveed
Student number: 51168
Degree studied: Oil and Gas Management
Lecturer name: NeeloAbrahimi
Tutor name: NeelofarAbrahimi
This is your Academic SkillsPortfolio, which should be submitted byThursday 26th April, 2pm viayour student
portal.
Please save a copy on your computer and back it up regularly (e.g. by saving it on your computer / in the cloud
(e.g. Google Drive) / emailing it to yourself).
Please refer to suggested word counts for each task included within this portfolio.
Submission deadline: Thursday 26th April, 2pm
Assessed Learning Outcomes (LOs):
1. Show evidence of understanding core components of academic literacy/skills.
2. Apply critical thought to a range of tasks, and do so with a minimum of external guidance in
particular situations.
3. Reflect, analyse and discuss strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities personally and
academically.
4. Use appropriate technologies to facilitate the completion of self-analysis/reflection.

Table of Contents
Task Page Week LO
SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE(These tasks will be drafted in class and are designed to inform the
written tasks in section B.)
Portfolio evidence 1: Self-evaluation checklist 3 1&10 3&4
Portfolio evidence 2. Personal SWOT analysis 4 1 3&4
Portfolio evidence 3. Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts 5 2 1&2
Portfolio evidence 4. Synthesising 7 3& 5 1&2
Portfolio evidence 5. Structuring your writing 9 3, 4, 5, 6,
7 1&2
Portfolio evidence 6: Presenting & analysing data 10 4 1&2
Portfolio evidence 7: Presentation 12 7-9 1
Portfolio evidence 8: Editing & proofreading 14 9&10 1&3
SECTION B: WRITING TASKS (These written tasks should be developed throughout the semester).
Writing Task 1 (Report or Essay) 16 1-10 1
Writing Task 2 (Reflective Summary) 17 10 3&4
Word count (+/- 10%):
Section A: a minimum of 600 words in total.
Section B: Writing Task 1 (900 words),Writing Task 2 (300 words)
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 1: Self-evaluation Checklist (to be completed in weeks 1 & 10)
Below is a list of the skills you will need during your university and professional career. Tick( )the appropriate box✓
for each skill, according to how well you think you can do this. You should complete this task twice;first, at the
beginning of this course (week 1), and, second, at the end of this course (week 10).
Skills How well do I feel that I know/can do this in weeks 1 and 10?
Information skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
Identify which books/journals/websites to use ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Select relevant parts of a text ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Evaluate sources ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Acknowledge sources of information ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Synthesize information from more than one sources ☐
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Write a reference list correctly ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Avoid plagiarism ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Planning / writing skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
Brainstorm ideas ☐ ☐ ☐
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Plan written work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Link ideas effectively ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Paraphrase & summarise ideas ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Write an introduction ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Write a conclusion ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Critically edit written work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Independent study skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
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10
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1
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10
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1
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10
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Work independently (without lecturers) ☐ ☐ ☐
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Work as part of a (study) group ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Oral presentation skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
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10
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1
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10
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1
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10
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Give a presentation on my work ☐
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Brainstorm ideas with peers ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Discuss written work in a tutorial ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Deal effectively with questions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
IT skills
Do not know
about this
Find this
difficult/ can’t
do this
Can partially
do this
Can do this
well
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
WEEK
1
WEEK
10
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1
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10
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1
WEEK
10
Access the internet ☐
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Use search engines ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Create word documents ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
Use PowerPoint ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐  ☐
SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
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Task 2: Personal SWOT analysis (to be completed in week 1)
Watch this video: HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBOtnyt7BP4"https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=PBOtnyt7BP4 .
In-class activity: In pairs conduct interviews to create a personal SWOT analysis.
INTERNAL (coming from me)
STRENGTHS
[Things within my control]
WEAKNESSES
[Personal barriers; things stopping
me, but still within my control]
How are you going to overcome your
weaknesses?
(approx. 50 words)
1. Reeding Books. 1. Effective Use of Time. Research and reed to find relevance.
Planing, note taking, selecting tasks.
Strictly follow the time scale.
Complete the Targeted task prior to
unnecessary distraction.
Writing practice.
2. Finding Information
Accurately.
2. Over relaxing.
3. Managing Documents. 3. Delay in work to deadline.
4. Top 5 Strengths/talents (from
Gallup test):
4. Hand writing.
EXTERNAL (coming from outside)
OPPORTUNITIES
[People, resources, opportunities]
THREATS
[Things outside of my control]
How are you going to minimise the
threats?
(approx. 50 words)
1. Effective Use of resources. 1. Decision made by the third
parties.
Produce better abstract to interrelate.
Search for an alternative of achievement.
Improve knowledge and practice skills.
Book regular help for assignment and
keep Library staff busy.
Use in-Class activity sheets in support to
build an Assignment information.
2. Voluntary work. 2. Class time clash to
undesirable work load.
3. Visit events but, priority
given to the Class.
3. Lack of knowledge in the
relevant areas of improvement.
4. Progress towards further
studies.
4. Employment Challenges.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 3: Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts (to be
completed after week 2)
In your study groups, evaluate 3 different texts from your reading list, or texts you have found yourselves. You can
also find texts on the Academic Skills area on GSM Learn page. Make notes below.
Text A↓ Text B↓ Text C↓
Resource type
(e.g. book, journal et.c.)
European Parliament
Web page/ Industry
research and Energy.
Parliament UnitedKingdom Oil and Gas UK
Citation/reference
The impact of Brexit on
the EU energy system.
(2017)
(Brexit, Business and trade,
2018)
Brexit and the UK oil and
gas industry 3rd May
(2017).
Authority
Directorate-General for
Internal Policies.
Parliament UK. Communication Manager/
Jennifer Philips.
Currency
November (2017),
Industry Research.
June (2017) ITRE
committee.
Brexit Research and
analysis (2018)
Analytical Letter, 3rd May
(2017)
Content
Impact of Brexit.
Trading between UK/EU.
Energy Policies.
The UK’s trade relationship
with the EU.
Brexit energy market.
Trade Cost.
Labour Movement.
Negotiation.
Accuracy
European Parliament
Liaison Office in London.
Parliament UK/ Trade
Overview.
Oil and Gas UK,
Communication Manager.
Audience
European Business
Research and Policy
developments.
National Economics and
trade negotiators UK.
Letter to Prime Minister
UK/ responsible delegates,
individuals and
researchers.
Further notes/
comments
SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
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Task 4: Synthesising (to be completed in weeks 3 & 5)
Part I: Identifying key ideas
Read the 3 texts you used in the previous task.
Think about the extent to which the authors of those 3 texts agree or disagree with each other.
Write (in note form/bullet points) the key ideas of those 3 texts. Use your own words (paraphrase). Don’t forget to
complete the references information.
Text A:
Key ideas:
 The UK’s Trade Relations with EU.
 Brexit Trade aspects
 The future of Chemicals regulations after EU referendum.
 HM Government’s Plans for Regulation/ potential impact of brexit on UK
regulatory bodies.
 In-text
citation/Oscola
footnote (Law)
 reference list
(Parliament, uk)
Parliament . (N.d). Brexit: economy, business and trade. Available:
https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/eu-referendum/
economy-business-and-trade/. Last accessed 27th feb (2018).
(Paul de Leeuw, 2017)
Paul de Leeuw, Director of Oil and Gas Institute. (2017). Brexit impact on the oil
and gas industry in the UK. Available: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/news/brexit-impact-
on-the-oil-and-gas-industry-in-the-uk/. Last accessed 13th March (2018).
(Reuters Staff, 2017)
Reuters Staff. (2017). UK oil lobby warns May post-Brexit tariffs could double
trade costs. Available: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-oil/uk-oil-
lobby-warns-may-post-brexit-tariffs-could-double-trade-costs-idUSKBN17Z1H4.
Last accessed 13th March (2018).
Text B:
Key ideas:
 Impact of Brexit on EU energy system.
 Brexit and EU emission trading system.
 Security of Gas supplies.
 Energy Markets for UK and EU companies.
 Participation in regulatory Bodies.
 In-text
citation/Osc
ola footnote
(Law)
 reference list
(European Parliament, 2017)
European Parliament Industry research. (2017). The impact of Brexit on the EU
energy system. Available:
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/en/ukevents/brexitstudies.html.
Last accessed 27th Feb (2018).
(Irina Slav, 2017)
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Irina Slav. (2017). UK Oil And Gas Costs To Rise 100% If Brexit Fails.Available:
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/UK-Oil-And-Gas-Costs-To-Rise-100-If-Brexit-
Fails.html. Last accessed 13th March (2018).
(James Hughes, 2016)
James Hughes Deputy Head, Brussels, Cicero Group. (2016). Assessing the impact
of Brexit on the regulatory regime for trading. Available:
http://www.capitalmarkets-forum.com/commentary/assessing-impact-brexit-
regulatory-regime-trading?
gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwI2Uv9Lp2QIVSV4ZCh1BLAlDEAAYASAAEgIJDvD_BwE. Last
accessed 13 March (2018).
Text C:
Key ideas:
 Trade Cost data.
 Skilled man power availability.
 Trading and Negotiations.
 Protecting Energy Market.
 Support for competitive supply chain.
 In-text
citation/Oscola
footnote (Law)
 reference list
(Phillips, 2017)
Jennifer Phillips/ Communications Manager. (2017). Brexit and UK oil and gas
industry . Available: https://oilandgasuk.co.uk/brexit-and-the-uk-oil-and-gas-
industry/. Last accessed 27th Feb (2018).
(Commodity trade Mantra, 2017)
Commodity trade Mantra. (2017). How Will Brexit Impact the UK’s Oil and Gas
Markets?. Available:
http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/crude-oil-trading/how-will-brexit-
impact-the-uks-oil-and-gas-markets/. Last accessed 13th March (2018).
(Adam Vaughan, 2017)
Adam Vaughan. (2017). Hard Brexit would cost us £500m a year, says oil and
gas industry. Available:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/03/hard-brexit-oil-gas-
industry-wto-freedom-of-movement. Last accessed 13th March (2018).
Part II: Synthesising (suggested word count: 200 words)
Think about the areas the authors of the 3 texts you made notes on agree or disagree.
Write up a paragraph which synthesises (combines) the main points of the 3 texts you used in Part I and shows
how the authors agree or disagree.
Remember to include in-text citationsor OSCOLA footnote (Law) and link your ideas using linking words!
According to Parliament Website,Importance of trading with EU for UKescalate brexit concerns
onaccess to single market would impact a regular profit return. House of Common Uk provided an
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estimate in August 2017, that from the Oil and Gas extraction exported 51% of sales to EU in 2013.
(House of Common, 2017). However it has given clear indication by main aspects of trading with 60
other Countries by holding an independent trade agreement regulatory body.In the Chemical
regulation referendum and EU environmental Law, The prime Minister has focused the repeal of EU
Law which was imposed to protect British Public Interests of privacy.European Parliament
represented an Impact of Brexit on the trading relation between UK and EU 27, and how it restrict an
access of representatives with negative effect.The EnergyVoice provided explanation of brexit in
progress as Uk will continue importing Oil and Gas from the EU until 2030.
(The National News Paper of Scotland, 2017) provided an industrial insight by following a statement
delivered by UK prime minister that the Brexit impact would not cause any burden on Britain’s trading
but, an actual cost after Brexit would extend to higher than half as at-least a One billion Pounds of
which dose not include skilled labour yet.
UK Prime Minister has stated in Her Speech that Brexit negotiation mean, that UK would have an
option to re-join the European Union in the Future such as reversing the Brexit decision after March
2019.
(Reuters news, 2017) reported to warn the Prime Minister that disagreeing the European Trade tariffs
would increase the over-all cost from £600m to one billion for every Year, it has further substantial
effects that higher cost would remain regardless of re-joining the European Union after Brexit. It also
suggested that agreement to the present Tariffs would further decrease the cost up-to £100 millions.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 5: Structuring your writing (to be completed in weeks 2,3,4,5,6,7)
During your lecture and tutorial you will learn how to organise youracademic writing in section B.
This is more or less the way you should structure your academic writing in section B:
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INTRODUCTION
(150 words in final text)[use evidence/ research throughout]
 What is your question about? (give the background to your topic)
 Include some detail on the topic (narrow your focus; what exactly are you
focusing on?) Who are the key ideas/ people involved/ organisations etc.?)
 What will your report show? Be specific [you should write this section last]
DISCUSSION POINT 1: ………………………………
(300 words in final text) [use evidence/ research throughout]
 Identify one point from your area of focus and say why it is a key issue.
 Describe how leaving the EU will impact on this.
 What are the opportunities it could create?
 What are the possible problems?
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?
DISCUSSION POINT 2: ………………………………
(300 words in final text)[use evidence/ research throughout]
 Identify another point from your area of focus and say why it is a key issue.
 Describe how leaving the EU will impact on this
 What are the opportunities it could create?
 What are the possible problems?
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?
CONCLUSION
(150 words in final text)[refer back to what you discussed in previous parts]
 Give a summary of your key points from 2 & 3
 Include a summary of your key conclusions from both 2 & 3
 What would you recommend needs to happen now?

Follow the structure in the previous page to writenotes (outline) below about what you will include in
your academic writing task (report or essay). Your notes do not need to be written in full sentences and
you can use symbols/abbreviations/listings and other note-making techniques.
Your notes should show what information you are planning to put in each section. You can add or
remove things later, if you change your mind.
My academic writing task outline
Topic:
(Find the subject specific
topics on GSM Learn).
An impact of Brexit on the Oil and Gas Industry.
In 23rd June 2016, a referendum had taken place and subsequent policy following the repeal of present
European regulation imposed on the UK government, which is leading major trading industry in to
complex negotiations with the European single market. The oil and gas industry will be directly impacted
by this decision. This report will identify and discuss the impact of Brexit on Trade and Policy, it also
outline further concerns for Business community to emphasise compliance of new restrictions of
territorial access, the regulatory body has main attention.
Subsequent preceding of Brexit which was lead by Former Prime Minister David Cameron in February
2016 whom stated that Brexit will begin wether people Vote in to leave EU or remain, en expertise
prediction commenced report after Uk economy appeared in growing and developing higher than other
Countries in the Europe.
 Identify one point from your area of focus and say why it is a key issue.
 Describe how leaving the EU will impact on this.
 What are the opportunities it could create?
 What are the possible problems?
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications?
An importance of Oil trading and policy
Change of mind game would not work for the Country’s success
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 6: Presenting & analysing data (to be completed in week 4)
Part I: Presenting data
Cut and paste the graph you discussed in the tutorial here and give it a title. You can find it on
theAcademic Skills page on GSM Learn. Remember to write a full Harvard or OSCOLA reference for it
and add a title.
Title: UK’s Gas Pipeline Imports
Graph:
Reference:
BMI Rese Available at: http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?
vid=6&sid=f5ee4310-b19a-48b0-beec-3156d0f0ceed%40sessionmgr4007&hid=4211
(Accessed on 23rd of February 2017).
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