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        Assalamualaikum. Hi, my name is Nursuraya Wahida Binti Abdul Rahim. Currently, I'm 18 years old and studies at UiTM Pahang, Kampus Jengka. I'm from the course Diploma in Science(AS1201E). The main reason I'm making this e-portfolio is to introduce other students out there to UED102 or well known as soft skills in the study. UED102 provides students with learning skills essential to student life, which must be present in every student. What is the importance of having smart learning skills in every student? Did most of the successful students have good study skills?😉 Well, you'll know😆

That's me hehe😏

Content of UED102

1. GETTING READY TO LEARN & GOAL SETTING
2. TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3. MEMORY, LEARNING & IMPROVING CONCENTRATION
4. TAKING LECTURE NOTES
5. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE

MODULE 1: GETTING READY TO LEARN 

& 

GOAL SETTING

BY: MOHAMMAD AZAM AKMAL BIN ABU BAKAR

GETTING READY TO LEARN 

University is a different environment than high school, complete with its own demands and expectations. Most students successfully make the transition but keep in mind that it is a process, with bumps in the road for many. Experiment with different approaches and be kind to yourself as you learn the ropes.

Getting ready to learn

HIGHT SCHOOL VS UNIVERSITY😱

From High School to University💝

1. Learning independently vs. managed learning

2. Managing your own life vs. living with parents

8 STEPS TO SUCCEED IN UNIVERSITY

LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY

What's your learning style?😲

SCORING MY LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

It turns out that my learning style is visual👀 What is a visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning style? What are the efficient ways of learning for each learning style?

Visual Learner👀

• Visual learners will typically retain more information when they can see something that graphically depicts what they trying to learn.
• Ways of learning; Visual learners should study with visual aids whenever possible. Example; Flashcard, slide, pictures, mind map, or anything that will give them a visual memory. 

Auditory Learner👂👂

• Auditory learners will retain more information when they hear something. 
• For auditory learners, the best way to learn is to hear something over and over again. For example; use a tape recorder, read out loud, or have a friend quizzing them orally.

Kinaesthetic Learner👊✌

• A kinaesthetic learners retain more information when they use the "hands-on" approach, such as labs and demonstrations. 
• They need to physically work with the material. for example; volunteer to demonstrate, act something out, or manipulate the material yourself. 

I think that's all for this topic. I'll continue on the next topic😊 I hope you'll enjoy it💛

GOAL SETTING 

What is a Goal?

A goal in life is an idea about the future or desired outcome that one envisions planning and committed to achieving.

What is Goal Setting?

Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future and plays a fundamental role in the development of skills in various facets of life. Goal setting can be guided by goal-setting criteria such as SMART criteria. What is SMART?

Golden rules of Goal; SMART

Specific: Your goal should be clear and specific. Goals that are specific has significantly had a greater chance of being accomplished.

Measurable: Your goal must be able to measure your degree of success include precise amounts, dates, and so on. It is important to have measurable goals so that you can track your progress and stay motivated.

Achievable: Your goal also needs to be realistic and attainable to be successful. This will help you figure out ways you can realize that goal and work towards it. When you set an achievable goal, you may be able to identify previously overlooked opportunities or resources that can bring you closer to it.

Relevant: A SMART goal must be relevant in that the goal can be realistically achieved given the available resources and time. A goal is likely relevant if you believe that it can be accomplished.

Time-bound: Every goal needs a target date so that you have a deadline to focus on and something to work toward. If the goal is not time-constrained, there will be no sense of urgency, and therefore less motivation to achieve the goal. This part helps to prevent everyday tasks from taking priority over your long-term goals.

5Steps Approach to Setting Goals

My Goal Statement💛

• To be able to score all A's in every subject. 
• Makes my parents proud in every that I do.
• To become a better person that can confidently lead others.
• Have a good career in the future.

Obstacles💣

• Having problems in adapting to learning fully in English.
• Having trouble catching up with the study.
• Negative mindset and fail to consistently commit to the commitments.
• Procrastination in works.
• Too many distractions and entertainment.
• It's hard to say 'no' to an invitation.

Resources👪

• I'll read the chapter on a certain subject before the class so that I can double-up my understanding of the chapter.
• Try to take notes during class or recording the class session during meetings in Google Meet.
• I'll ask my friends and lecturers about everything that I don't understand in the study.
• To keep my mental health, I would chat or call with my family during my leisure time. 

Revised My Goal Statement💬

• I will give my best to accomplish my goals.

Polished My Goal Statement👌

• I will graduate from university with flying colors result.

It is important on having SMART goals. Use the correct ways to determine your own goal for your own good💝

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MODULE 3: TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL

BY: CIK NURUL INFAZA

What is Time?

Time is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future. Time can be planned, scheduled, or arranged when (something) should happen or be done.💋

What is Time Management?

Time Management is the process of organizing and planning on how to divide your time between specific activities. Good time management enables you to work smarter not harder so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high. Failing to manage your time wisely will damage your effectiveness and causes stress😡

FIXED-COMMITMENT CALENDAR

DESIGNATING PRIORITIES

JOB TASK ANALYSIS

PRIORITIZED TO-DO LIST

TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

As a student, managing your time wisely is very important. I think that's all for this topic✌ I'll see you guys next week on the next topic💟

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MODULE 4: MEMORY, IMPROVING CONCENTRATION & READING SYSTEM

BY: EN AHMAD FARIS

What is Memory?

Memory is our ability to encode, store, retain, and subsequently recall information and past experiences in the human brain.

 

There are various methods a learner can engage in which will allow them to learn information at various percentages of retention. Studies show that varying your study methods and materials will improve your retention and recall of information, and enhance your learning experience. The "learning pyramid", sometimes referred to as the "cone of learning", developed by the National Training Laboratory, suggests that most students only remember about 5% during their class session with their lecturer and just about 10% of what they read from textbooks. But retain nearly 90% of what they learn through teaching or share knowledge with others. 

Memory strategies

Memory strategies are referred to any of a broad set of techniques that are designed to help one remember.

• Remember
• Recall 

HOW TO REMEMBER?

• Massed practice: Study everything at one time.
• Spaced practice: Study in the interval time
• Divide and conquer: Study one chapter for one day
• Rehearsed
• Elaboration strategy; 

1. Connect with related movie/music/person.
2. Acronyms, e.g;
   
   
   
3. Acrostics, e.g;
   
4. Imagery.

SQ3R Method

ACTIVITIES

Organizational Strategies

Concentration strategies

Evaluating Concentration in Class/Concentration Chart 

Reading Text

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MODULE 4: TAKING LECTURES NOTES📝

BY: DR MOHAMAD SYAFIE

What is note-taking?

Note-taking is writing down ideas from lectures and readings in our own words.

Do you sometimes struggle to determine what to write down during lectures? Have you ever found yourself wishing you could take better or more effective notes? Whether you are sitting in a lecture hall or watching a lecture online, note-taking in class can be intimidating, but with a few strategic practices, anyone can take clear, effective notes. This handout will discuss the importance of note-taking, qualities of good notes, and tips for becoming a better note-taker.

Why note-taking?

• In-class benefits

Taking good notes in class is an important part of academic success in college. 

1. Actively taking notes during class can help us focus and better understand the main concepts.
2. Good note-taking will improve our active listening, comprehension of material, and retention.
3. Taking notes on both synchronous and asynchronous material will help us better remember what we hear and see (engage our senses).

• Post-class benefits

After class, good notes are crucial for reviewing and studying class material so that we'll be better to understand it and can prepare appropriately for exams. 

1. Efficient and concise notes can save our time, energy, and confusion that often results from trying to make sense of disorganized, overwhelming, insufficient, or wordy notes. 
2. When watching a video, taking good notes can save us from the hassle of pausing, rewinding, and rewatching large chunks of a lecture. 
3. Good notes can provide a great resource for creating outlines and studying.
4. Helps us organize and process data and information.
5. Helps us study for the quiz, tests/ final exam.
6. Helps us to improve our memory.

Why review notes?

• We'll lose 80% of what we hear if it is not reviewed within a few hours.
• Identify any questions for peers, the next class, or to ask the professor.
• There is not enough time to absorb all the information given in class if it’s not reviewed on a regular basis.
• Always think: “If I were tested on this lecture tomorrow, would I ace it?” Make it so!

How do we take notes? 

• Date and label notes.
• Give ourselves space to write.
• Use abbreviations and symbols. e.g; 

• Use an outline to show; Main ideas, supports, examples.

• Use our own language.

Note-taking strategies

1. Be Alert

• Be alert to repetition.

          When an instructor repeats a specific point, make a note of it.

2. Watch

• Watch the board or presentation.

          If an instructor writes something down, the material is important.

3. Notice

• Notice the instructor's interest level.

         If the instructor is excited about something, it is likely to be on an exam.

4. Let Go

• Let go of judgments about lecture styles

          Don't let your attitude about an instructor's style get in the way of your education.

Note-taking styles

I. Cornell Note Taking Method

II. Two-Column Method

III. Outlining Method

IV. Mapping Method

V. Notes on every other line

Note-taking exercise using the Cornell Method

 Two-Column Method

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MODULE 5: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE
   BY: DR MOHAMAD SYAFIE BIN MAHMOOD

PLAGIARISM

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the representation of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work.

Type of Plagiarism

1.Copying and submitting other's work without due acknowledgment.

• Including books, articles, theses, unpublished works, working papers, seminar, conference papers, research data, internal reports, lecture notes or tapes, music, computer source code, website content, creative or visual artifacts, designs or ideas

2. Too closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, or themes without due acknowledgment.

3. Translating the work of others without due acknowledgment.

4. Presenting work produced by someone else as one’s own.

• Such as allowing or hiring another person to do the work for which the student claims authorship (includes outsourcing of whole or part of the assessment to others) (knowledge renders). 
• For example, students get others to analyze data and write the analysis or do their project or buying assignments from paper mills.

5. Submitting one's own previously assessed or published work without appropriate acknowledgment (self-plagiarism).

6. In the case of group projects, falsely representing or claiming individual contributions of the collaborating partners.

7. Fabricating (creating data) or doctoring data (changing data) as part of the submission.

Consequences of Plagiarism

What is GPA or CGPA?

The final examination results and assessments at the end of every semester are assigned a Grade Point Average (GPA) and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which represent a student’s academic achievement.

How to calculate GPA and CGPA? 

My Result: 

Subject	Grade	4.0 Scale	Total Credit Hour
BIO122	A-	3.67	3.0
CHM131	A-	3.67	3.0
PHY110	A	4.00	3.0
ELC121	A	4.00	3.0
MAT133	A	4.00	3.0
UED102	A	4.00	0.0
CTU101	A	4.00	2.0
HBU111	A-	3.67	1.0

Alhamdulillah. I think that's all from me. I would like to thank all the UED102 lecturers that had been teaching us, Diploma of Sciences students a lot of important information to succeed in our lives as university students. I hope all these pieces of information will give you guys out there some benefits before entering the university lives! 

THANK YOU!!💖

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