Professional Development: Essential Study Skills Portfolio

This portfolio provides a comprehensive overview of essential study skills, crucial for academic success and lifelong learning. It delves into the importance of Harvard referencing and citation, demonstrating the correct format for books, journal articles, and web pages. The portfolio also explores critical thinking through the Plymouth model, using a holiday in Turkey as a case study to illustrate the 'what, where, when, who, why, how, so what, what if, and what is next' framework. The conclusion highlights the significance of study skills in organizing and assimilating new knowledge, emphasizing the importance of these skills for future academic endeavors. The portfolio includes a detailed reference list of books and journals used.

Essential Study Skills
Portfolio

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
Harvard Referencing....................................................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................4
Holiday in Turkey........................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Approaches to learning are referred to as study skills, academic skills, or study techniques.
They are typically necessary for academic achievement, deemed necessary for obtaining
excellent marks, and beneficial for lifelong learning. Mnemonics, which help in the memory of
lists of information, are among them, as are effective reading, concentration methods, and
successful note-taking. Study techniques are being taught at the high school and university
levels, rather than being left to the student and their support network. The purpose of this study is
to learn about and comprehend Harvard referencing and citation. It also tries to improve
academic abilities.
TASK 1
Harvard Referencing
 A book by a single author
o Citation: Critical thinking is a type of cognitive activity that involves the use of
the mind (Cottrell, 2017).
o Reference: Cottrell, S., 2017. Critical thinking skills: Effective analysis, argument
and reflection. Macmillan International Higher Education.
 A book by three or more authors
o Citation: The UK government intends to speed up the process of devolving more
responsibility for a variety of skills development programs to local governments
(Green and et. al., 2017).
o Reference: Green, A., Hogarth, T., Thom, G., MacLeod, K., Warhurst, C., Willis,
R. and Mackay, S., 2017. Local Skills Case Study. Research Report. UK
Department for Education. Castle View House East Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire,
WA7 2GJ, UK.
 A book with a later edition
o Citation: Learning outcomes are specific statements that describe what students
need to know, comprehend, and be able to accomplish as an outcome of their
learning, as well as what they should prove in the examination (Pokorny and
Warren, 2021).

o Reference: Pokorny, H. and Warren, D. eds., 2021. Enhancing teaching practice
in higher education. Sage.
 A journal articles
o Citation: To be a librarian, one must have more than just intellectual abilities; one
must also have passion and a strong sense of discipline (Cherine, 2018).
o Reference: Cherinet, Y.M., 2018. Blended skills and future roles of
librarians. Library Management.
 A journal article from an internet source
o Citation: Time management is a method through which a person saves time on
unproductive tasks and invests it in productive pursuits afterwards (Rampton
2018).
o Reference: Rampton J. 2018. Manipulates Time with these power 20-time
management tips. [Online]. Available
through:<https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2018/05/01/manipulate-
time-with-these-powerful-20-time-management-tips/?sh=12d9aba457ab>
 A web pages
o Citation: Time management is one of the most significant abilities for increasing
a person's productivity since it directs how much time should be spent on each
activity (Chua 2021).
o Reference: Chua C. 2021. 20 Time management tips to super boost your
productivity. [Online]. Available through:
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/20-quick-tips-for-better-time-
management.html
TASK 2
This task is covered in PPT
TASK 3
Holiday in Turkey
What, where, when, who, why, how, so what, what if, and what is next are all components
of the Plymouth model of critical thinking. The following are some examples of how this model
which is used in a holiday scenario in Turkey:

 What is the plan: This circumstance concerns a vacation in Turkey, and the essential
context of the situation is to have both adventure and joy in Turkey. The main problem
and aim of this is to investigate numerous tourist destinations in Turkey.
 Where it takes place: Turkey, formally known as the Republic of Turkey, is a country
that exists in the globe. This nation sits on the border between Southeast Europe and
Western Asia. Turkey's capital is Ankara, however Istanbul is the country's largest
metropolis, is recognized for its art and culture.
 Who is involve in this: This is for us to have fun and enjoy time in Turkey by ourselves.
I'm participating since I'll be spending my vacation in Turkey. Travellers in Turkey are
affected as a result of this. This is appealing to people who wish to travel and discover
new locations.
 When: This may happen at any time of year, but especially during the Christmas season.
 How this can be done: This might happen to us or through a travel agent. This may be
accomplished by contacting a travel agent and organizing a tour. One element involves
lower costs, while another involves higher costs.
 Why this can be done: This occurs for the purpose of relaxing, having fun, and exploring
new locations, and it was done in Turkey to enjoy and relax. This argument is for making
a person stress-free, and this is one of the finest methods to relax and have a nice time.
 What if: If something goes wrong in this circumstance, a person has support to help them
get through it. Alternatives to this strategy include traveling to another part of the world.
If issues arise while traveling in Turkey, a person can address them with the assistance of
a travel agent. It will be more memorable and enjoyable if the journey is done with more
friends.
 So what: This indicates that traveling is the ideal way to enjoy and unwind from a hectic
existence. It's significant because it permits a person to take in greater pleasure. This is
persuasive since visiting in Turkey provides a positive experience for visitors and
encourages them to return. It has a big impact on a person since it helps them to enjoy
and have fun in life while also improving their experience. Yes, this is a successful
approach since it improves the experience. It fits the criteria of a person who expects to
have a good time, and it allows them to have a good time and have a stress-free vacation.

 What next: This is a one-of-a-kind experience that cannot be transferred to another
individual. This knowledge gained from this event will be useful while traveling to
another location in the future. This holiday in Turkey taught me many things, including
the importance of traveling, living a stress-free life, and having fun. It is now necessary to
re-save money and travel over the Christmas season.
CONCLUSION
It is concluded from the above report that Study skills are a collection of abilities that deal
with organizing and assimilating new knowledge, retaining information, and coping with
evaluations. Therefore it is important to inculcate these skills for better future ahead by an
individual.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Cherinet, Y.M., 2018. Blended skills and future roles of librarians. Library Management.
Chua C. 2021. 20 Time management tips to super boost your productivity. [Online]. Available
through: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/20-quick-tips-for-better-time-
management.html
Cottrell, S., 2017. Critical thinking skills: Effective analysis, argument and reflection. Macmillan
International Higher Education.
Green, A., Hogarth, T., Thom, G., MacLeod, K., Warhurst, C., Willis, R. and Mackay, S.,
2017. Local Skills Case Study. Research Report. UK Department for Education. Castle
View House East Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2GJ, UK.
Pokorny, H. and Warren, D. eds., 2021. Enhancing teaching practice in higher education. Sage.
Rampton J. 2018. Manipulates Time with these power 20-time management tips. [Online].
Available through:<https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2018/05/01/manipulate-
time-with-these-powerful-20-time-management-tips/?sh=12d9aba457ab>