FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

MERBOK, KEDAH

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES

(BA111)

STUDY SKILLS
(UED102)

“STUDENT PORTFOLIO “
By:
Nurul Khadijah Binti Hamidun
Class: KBA1111E

Prepared for:
Madam Ida Normaya Mohd Nasir
10 November 2021

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGES
INTRODUCTION 3
TOPIC 1: GETTING READY TO LEARN 4-8
TOPIC 2: GOAL SETTING 9-16
TOPIC 3: GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMPUS 7-21
TOPIC 4: TIME MANAGEMENT 22-27

TOPIC 5: MEMORY, LEARNING AND IMPROVING CONCENTRATION 28-30

TOPIC 6: TAKING LECTURE NOTES 31-37
TOPIC 7: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PERFORMANCE 38-41
CONCLUSION 42

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 INRODUCTION

Hello and Assalamualaikum.

Salam UITM dihatiku.
My name is Nurul Khadijah Binti Hamidun.However,I prefer to be called Khadijah. I’m from
Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang. I attended Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Tasek Mutiara and
continued my high school education at Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Maahadul Islami Tasek
Junjong. I am a student currently enrolled at UITM Kedah.Now I’m just a student in the Diploma
in Business Studies programme.I wish I will pass every subject I take with flying colours.
This portfolio was prepared for my study skill assignment, which was based on the topic of
study skill (UED102). In this portfolio, I will offer notes for each topic that I learnt with the
assistance of Madam Ida Normaya Mohd Nasir, who was my lecturer during this course.
So, what exactly is UED102? Essentially, UED102 is a course that introduces students to
basic academic abilities such as goal settings, memory methods, and how to take lecture notes.
Students should begin their personal study skills portfolio after completing this course.

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 TOPIC 1: GETTING READY TO LEARN
Firstly, before you go out to pursue your studies at a high level, you need to know the
differences between high school and college so you can adjust yourself into a college life.
From childhood to adulthood, high school gives you a taste of what it’s like to be an
adult.College,on the other hand, allows you to fully take control of your time, responsibilities and
the person you want to became.
You’ll be fine as long as you stay focused on the task at hand, getting great grades, sticking to a
strict schedule, and studying like crazy. Balance is essential in college. Work hard and have a
little fun. If it sounds fantastic, that’s because it is.Here are a few comparisons you’ll notice as
you adjust to your new college lifestyle:

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By the way, everyone has different learning styles. Some people prefer to learn by seeing or
hearing, while others prefer to learn by doing, reading, or asking questions. All students have
one thing in common: they learn best when they incorporate items and topics that interest them
into their studies.
Identifying your learning styles as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic and aligning your overall
curriculum with these, will boost your entire classroom. Keep in mind that a combination of all
three sensory modalities could be the ultimate idea in some situations.
Visual - to obtain and absorb new information, visual learners prefer to use images, maps, and
illustrations.
Auditory – In situations such as lectures and group discussions, auditory learners best learn
new information by listening and speaking. Audio learners gain from the use of mnemonic
devices and use repetition as a research method.
Kinesthetic – understand information best through touch conceptions of information. These
students are hands-on learners who learn best by doing things by hand.

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Nevertheless, if we want to be effective students, we need to possess qualities such as;
1) Attend All Classes – Attending all classes is one of the best strategies to succeed in
college. Going to class allows us to obtain more knowledge and experience, and
maintaining our grade is dependent on our attendance. We can demonstrate our
discipline by doing so.
2) Become An Active Learner – We can learn all of the content in high school by reading
it over a couple of times, but in college, we must write and search for more information to
commit it to long-term memory.
3) Participate in Class – We’ll feel more a part of the class and more actively involved in
the learning process once we start dealing. As a result, we will be able to grasp more in
class.
4) Get to know your lecturers – We can go find lecturers during our free time, either
before or after class or during office hours. Check on our progress in the course or ask a
question concerning the subject. We may feel more comfortable seeking assistance if
we come to know our instructors.
5) Study Group with Friends – Study groups of three to four persons have been shown to
be quite beneficial. Make sure, however that we choose people who are serious about
their academics, so that our work progresses.
6) Stay up to date with your work – Many first-year college students struggle to keep up
with all the tasks required in class. We may never be able to catch up on our reading if
we are behind. As the semester passes, the work burden in college grows. Never be a
procrastinator.
7) Be receptive to change – If the procedures we utilized in high school aren’t working,
ask the lecturer,tutor,or counsellor for other learning methods. Even if the tactics they
propose don’t appear to be practical, we must be willing to give them a try. We won’t see
changes in your performance unless we modify the way we take notes,read,materials
and prepare for examinations.
8) Work Hard every semester – Don’t make the mistake of doing things that aren’t
necessary. We’ll need more time to perform our job well is we want excellent scores, are
slow in catching what lectures teach, or a taking challenging courses. After all, what
we’ve accomplished must be worthwhile to us.

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 TOPIC 2: GOALS SETTING

Do you ever feel as if you’re sleepwalking through life, unsure of what you want?
Perhaps you know exactly what you want to accomplish but don’t know how to get there.
This is where goal setting comes into play. Goals are the first step in planning for the future, and
they play an important role in the development of skills in many shining targets at which we aim
our arrow.
Understanding the significance of goals and the techniques involved in setting attainable goals
helps to pave the way for success.

WHAT ARE GOALS?

The Goals outline the destiny results those desires to be achieved. Each Goal contributes to the
success of the Vision Statement. While the Vision Statement desires to be short, the Goals can
move into element approximately the consequences to be attained, constructing at the feasible
answers to the formerly defined impediments. All goals must be S.M.A.R.T, which means
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time based.

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1) SPECIFIC – Your goal should be clear and specific so that you can focus your efforts
and feel truly motivated to achieve it. Try to answer the five “W” questions when writing
your goal.
2) MEASURABLE – It’s essential to set measurable objectives so you can track your
progress and stay motivated. Measuring your progress will help you stay focused, reach
your deadlines, and feel the excitement of staying close to your target.
3) ATTAINABLE – To be productive, your aim must also be suitable and reachable. To put
it another way, it should challenge your abilities while still being achievable. You might
be able to identify previously missed risks or resources that can help you get close to
your goal if you set an achievable target.
4) RELEVANT – This step is to make sure your goals are important to you and consistent
with other related goals. We all need support to reach our goals but managing them is
important. So make sure your plan moves everyone forward, but you are still responsible
for achieving your own goals.
5) TIME-BASED – Every goal needs a target date so that you can focus on the deadline
and work on something. This part of the SMART goal criteria helps prevent daily tasks
from prioritizing over long-term goals.

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Goals that can be achieved quickly are called short-term goals. Goals that take a long time to
reach are called long-term goals.
A short-term goal is something you want to do in near future. Near future can mean today, this
week, this month or this year. Short-term goals are what you want to achieve soon. Short-term
goals are goals that can be achieved within 12 months.
Long-term goals are what you want to achieve in the future. Long-term goals require time and
planning. Neither this week nor this year. It usually takes 12 months or more to achieve long-
term goals.

Academic goals may be limited in environment, whereas personal goals are typically larger in
scope, with long term objectives in mind.
Academic goals are usually measured and validated by external examiners according to a
given curriculum.
Personal Goals can be achieved in your own time frame, you can jump and move to the limit or
small steps. You achieve your personal goals in a variety of ways.

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Setting SMART goals is a necessary skill for both personal and professional success. If you’re
not setting goals, you’re not going to make any progress. Writing effective goals increases your
chances of achieving them successfully or quarterly. Fortunately, goal setting is a skill that can
be learned and improved.

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 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A learning management system (LMS) is a software application or web-based

technology that is used to plan, apply and evaluate a particular learning process, it is
used for eLearning practices and in its most common form, consists of two elements: a
server that performs basic functionality and a user interface that instructors, students
and administrators operate.

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In UITM, we use UFUTURE and iLEARN.

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 TOPIC 3 : GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMPUS

When you think of a campus, you probably think of a college or university, which
includes libraries, labs, classrooms, and dorms among the things. Other institutions with
campuses include hospitals, high schools and the offices of some businesses. The word
campus from the Latin word campus, which means “a field “.

My campus called UITM KEDAH. UiTM Kedah is a Universiti Teknologi MARA campus.
UiTM is Malaysia's only university with campuses in all of the country's states. These
campuses offer excellent opportunities for bumiputeras from all over the country to
pursue higher education and improve their economic and social well-being.

YB Tun Daim Zainuddin, Minister of Finance, coronated UITM KEDAH on October 1,

1997. Its first semester began in November 1997, with 162 students and 25
administrative staff. In line with the government's goals and aspirations for developing
Bumiputera skills in a variety of fields. The university serves as a facilitator in the
development of the local economy and education, particularly in the state of Kedah and
the northern region. The construction of this campus is based on a large plan that
includes a maximum capacity of 7000 students.

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 TOPIC 4: TIME MANAGEMENT

To be successful in all aspects of life, a person must understand the value of time.
People who waste time are those who have not developed their own identity.

Time management is the strategy of organising your time schedule and managing how
much time you spend on particular tasks in order to work more productively. Some
people find it easier to manage their time than others, but everyone can consistency of
results to enhance their organizational skills.

Time management is important because it allows you to control your day and increase
your chances of success. Time management helps you focus on the most important
tasks while avoiding time-wasting distractions. When you're not rushing to meet a strict
deadline, the quality of your work improves. Embracing your tasks and providing enough
time to complete can help you manage your level of stress. Good time management will
help you become a more dependable employee who consistently submits high-quality
work on time. As a result, you will be more valuable as a worker and your future career
will improve.

Time management is a fundamental study discipline, but it won't help you if you start
learning too late. Read the entire text of the lesson, see over the syllabus, and plan out
how the lecture will be structured. Keep track of your studies with a planner, and make
sure your study schedule does not clash with other commitments. Find a study location
where you can focus perfectly on your schoolwork and is free of disturbances. To avoid
damaging out, schedule sessions that are no over than an hour or two long. Use the
school library system, which includes online databases, as well as any tutoring services
that are offered.

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WHAT IS PROCRASTINATION?

Procrastination is one of the biggest roadblocks to waking up, making the proper
decisions, and living the life you've always dreamed.

According to recent studies, people regret the things they haven't done more than the
things they have. Furthermore, regret and guilt that comes with wasted chances seem to
last for much longer.

All of our opportunities appear to be at our hands at times, yet we simply don't
understand them. When you procrastinate, you are wasting time that could be spent on
something more important. You will be able to do more and better utilize the potential
that life has to offer if you can fight this formidable foe.

We already know that today's world helps to encourage procrastination, thus learning
how to fight it is one of the most crucial skills you can acquire.

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 TOPIC 5: MEMORY, LEARNING & IMPROVING CONCENTRATION

WHAT IS MEMORY?

The ability to remember information or a representation of prior experience based on

mental processes such as learning or encoding, retention across time, and retrieval or
reactivation of the memory.

There are 3 types of memory;

Sensory memory
- The stimuli will be stored in short-term memory if you pay attention to them. The information
will be lost if one does not pay attention.
Short-term memory
- Immediate memory refers to the ability to recall a tiny amount of data in a matter of seconds.
- Working memory is a system for storing and managing information needed to perform complex
cognitive processes including learning, thinking, and comprehension.

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Long-term memory
1. Long periods of time can be used to store useful information.
Memory is made up of three basic processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval.

What are the five memory techniques?

- Concentrate Your Thoughts.
- Cramming is not a good idea.
- Organize and structure your work.
- Make use of mnemonic devices.
- Extend and rehearse.
- Visualize your ideas.
- Make connections between new information and what you already know.
- Read the text aloud.

Concentration is the mental effort you put on to focus on whatever you're working on or
learning right now. It's sometimes confused with attention and concentration; however attention
span relates to how long you can focus on something for.

What are some strategies for increasing concentration?

- Improve your intellectual capabilities. Certain types of games can help you improve your
concentration.
- Put on your game face. Brain games aren't the only type of game that can help you
improve your concentration.
- Improve your sleep.
- Make time to exercise.
- Spend time outside in nature.
- Give meditation a shot.
- Chill a bit...
- Play some music.

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What exactly is lecture note taking?

This includes taking notes while doing any preparation reading and while listening in
class. In addition, after the lecture, you might go through your lecture notes again.

Why take lecture notes?

The lecture notes give you an idea of what's significant in the textbook. The combination
of lecture notes with notes from textbook content is a good review for examinations.

How to take lecture notes?

1) Before and after class, see through your notes from the current lecture to make sure
you're up to speed on where you left off.

2) Use any lesson outlines, PowerPoint slides, or a general overview of the upcoming
lecture that your teacher provides. This is the most efficient way to receive
information, which is what notetaking is all about. Look for course materials and
lecture outlines on the internet.

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 3) According to certain research, students who take notes by hand are better able to
retain and recall lecture material. It's easier to format, save, edit, share, and read
notes on a laptop. Because some professors forbid students from using laptops in
class, it's important to know how to take notes by hand.

4) If you're going to take notes on a laptop or other electronic device, make sure it's
fully charged and ready to go before class starts. Some people like loose note sheets
because they can spread them out on the table or on the floor, while others prefer
bound notebooks because they are more organised.

5) If you are distracted by noisy classmates, shift to a new seat quietly. Locate a
location where you can plainly see and hear the lecturer. You should also be able to
easily view the board.

What is the definition of effective note-taking?

Take notes that are visually clear, precise, arranged, and structured so that they are simple to
read and understand afterwards. For inspiration, look at the various note forms listed below.
Use acronyms and symbols to keep your notes concise and brief. Instead of whole sentences,
use bullets and phrases.

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THE CORNELL METHOD

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THE MAPPING METHOD

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THE OUTLINE METHOD

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THE BOXING METHOD

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THE CHARTING METHOD

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 TOPIC 7: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, with or without
their permission, by incorporating them into your work without full acknowledgement. This
definition includes all published and unpublished material, whether in manuscript, printed, or
electronic form.

HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM?

1) Don't procrastinate out to do some your study or completing your homework. It takes
time to conduct thorough research.
2) Make a formal commitment to accomplishing your own work. Speak with your lecturer if
you don't possibly understand an assignment.
3) Make sure you're taking comprehensive notes
4) Make sure to highlight all of your information
5) Recognize effective paraphrase.

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WHAT IS GPA?
Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a calculation that shows how well or how high you did on
average in your classes. Its purpose is to grade you (typically on a scale of 1.0 to 4.0) during
your studies and discover whether your overall marks were good or bad.

What are the benefits of having a high GPA?

GPA is critical for your future because it displays your academic achievement.

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GPA WORKSHEET

SUBJECT CREDIT HOUR GRADE TOTAL

INTRODUCTION 3 A- 3.67 11.01
TO FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
(ACC117)
FUNDAMENTALS 2 A- 3.67 7.34
OF ISLAM
(CTU101)
INTEGRATED 3 A- 3.67 11.01
LANGUAGE
SKILLS I
(ELC121)
NATIONAL 1 A- 3.67 3.67
KESATRIA I
(HBU111)
BUSINESS 3 A+ 4.00 12
MATHEMATICS
(MAT112)
FUNDAMENTALS 3 A 4.00 12
OF
MANAGEMENT
(MGT162)
FOUNDATION 2 A- 3.67 7.34
ARABIC I
(TAC101)

11.01+7.34+11.01+3.67+12+12+7.34

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= 3.79

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 CONCLUSION
After doing this assignment, I found that there are many things in study skills that I need to try. I
also got new knowledge on how to calculate the GPA system so that’ll make easier for me to set
a target every semester. One thing I hope from this semester, that I’ll get achieve what I’d
target. Even though there is a lot of struggles to do, but that’s learning right? I have to always
make myself better than before and keep improvise to be successful.

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