TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AUDIT

Name: Abbaas Tariq

Course: BTEC Level 3 Business

Year: 2015/16

Date:13/05/2016
Section 1
Consider the skills listed below and rate how important you think each skill is for employment and how competent you are in
this skill. Consider how each of these skills may enhance your performance, and allow you to develop and advance further.
You may wish to discuss these with your advisor of studies. Alternatively, you may wish to ask a friend or family member, and
to compare and discuss your separate findings.
Once you have rated yourself, multiply the number in the column marked Competence with that in the column Job
Importance. So, for example, if you feel that you are not very proficient in verbal and written communication (i.e. you have
rated your competence at 4), but that these skills are very important for employment (i.e. you have rated it at 5), then your
overall total score would be 5 X 4 = 20.

Section 2

This section will provide you with examples of the types of evidence you can provide to demonstrate your level of
competence with each skill.

Competence How competent are you

Job Importance How important do
in this skill?
you think this skill is in Employment?
1. Highly proficient
1. Unnecessary
2. Fairly proficient
2. Not very important
3. Adequate
3. Helpful
4. Not very proficient
4. Fairly important
5. Unskilled
5. Essential

SKILL

COMPETENCE

JOB
IMPORTANCE

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
COMMUNICATION
Written:
Ability to express self well in writing

Verbal:
Informal ability to network easily
with other people

Formal ability to express self clearly

and concisely to a group of people

Non-verbal:

2x4=8

From doing GCSE English and also level 2 English

in college I have developed the skill to be able to
express myself quite well in my writing. For
example one of my tasks in English was to write a
short essay on a topic which interested me. It is
very important to have good written English in
whatever job you have as it is a professional tool to
have.

2 x 5 = 10

I would say I am quite good in speaking with

other people. I have learned this from doing a
lot of group work in school and college. I
believe it is very important to be able to
network easily with other people as in most
employment jobs teamwork and
communication is essential to have in the
workplace.
I am quite able to talk about myself amongst
groups of people. I have learned to do this in
GCSE English when it was part of my
coursework to speak upon myself in front the
whole class.

5 2 x 5 = 10

Listening ability to attend actively to

others views and ideas and understand
their point of view

Body Language ability to match body

language appropriately to what is being
said verbally

5 1x5=5

I am very competent in my ability to listen to

other peoples views and understand them from
the point of view. I have been able to attain this
ability from participating in a lot of group work
and debates in school for my GCSE English.
I believe when I speak I will usually try to
motion body language to whatever I am saying.
I have gained this experience from speaking in
front of a group of people as I have done this in
school and college.

5 2 x 5 = 10

5 2 x 5 = 10

I am able to collaborate quite well within a team

as I will put my ideas and views through to
team members and also listen to what they
have to say.

5 2 x 5 = 10

Through reasoning and communication I am

able to come to a compromise with people
using good persuasion techniques.

5 2 x 5 = 10

I have before been able to cooperate with both

men and women of different ages to me. For
example at Asda where I worked part time with
many older staff male and female.

5 2 x 5 = 10

I have proven to myself that I can motivate and

encourage other people. I have been able to
develop this ability by seeing people in a state
of struggle and helping them to overcome their
obstacles.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Cooperation
Ability to collaborate effectively within
a team

Negotiation
Ability to reach a mutually satisfactory
outcome through compromise
Sensitivity
Ability to respond appropriately to
individual differences, e.g., age, gender,
etc.
Leadership
Ability to encourage and motivate
others

SKILL

COMPETENCE

JOB
IMPORTANCE

Ability to supervise or direct work of

others

5 2 x 5 = 10

Ability to evaluate competing priorities

to plan ahead

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

5 2 x 5 = 10

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE
I have done some work where I was
supervising work of others. For example at
Asda I was monitoring how other employees
were working and was helping them do the job
they were doing.
I am quite able to do this. For example in
college on more than one occasion I have had
more than one assignment due to hand in on
the same day and I was successful in
submitting both pieces of work by doing
prioritizing my time properly and effectively.

APPLICATION OF NUMBER
Calculations
Ability to use a calculator or PC to
make calculations

Interpretation
Ability to interpret descriptive statistics,
e.g. ratios percentages, means, standard
deviations

Ability to interpret inferential statistics,

e.g., confidence intervals, statistical
significance, effect size
Application

5 1x5=5

I am extremely fluent in using a calculator to

work out any calculations I need to solve. In
school and college I have learned to use a
scientific calculator to solve problems and
figure out complex sums and calculations.

5 1x5=5

My ability to work out ratios, percentages etc. is

quite good. From doing a level 1 and also
GCSE maths in school and college I have
been able to learn how to work out these
calculations.
I am familiar with inferential statistics however I
definitely need more practice with improving on
them and being able to solve them with fluency.

3 x 4 = 12

5 2 x 5 = 10

I am able to organize numbers and data on

graphs, grids, tables and charts quite well. This
is something I learned in both school and
college.

5 1x5=5

I am really good at being able to create, store

and retrieve files on a computer. This is a very
basic function to do as it is something I learned
in primary school.

5 1x5=5

I am very familiar with using Microsoft word as

it is a program I use almost every day with
college work.

5 1x5=5

I can use Microsoft excel to create good

spreadsheets to record all types of data. I have
learned how to use this in school and college.
In college I have had many assignments which
have required me to record data onto a
spreadsheet where I have been successful in
doing so.

Ability to organise and present

numerical data in an appropriate manner

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
File Management Techniques
Ability to create, store and retrieve files

Word Processing (e.g. MS Word)

Ability to use a word processing (WP)
package to produce a variety of formats
of documents
Spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel)
Ability to use a spreadsheet to record
and manipulate different sets of data

SKILL

Databases (e.g., MS Access)

COMPETENCE

JOB
IMPORTANCE

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE

Ability to retrieve information from a

database

4 x 4 = 16

Ability to create a database

4 x 4 = 16

Presentations (e.g., MS PowerPoint)

Ability to create and display a
PowerPoint presentation

I am not very good with using Microsoft Access

due to not having much use for the program.
This is something I need to use more often to
improve my ability and knowledge for a time
when I may need to use the program.
Due to my insufficient experience in using
Microsoft Access I am unable to create a good
database. In school I had used the program as
part of IT coursework and have not used it
since then.

5 1x5=5

I have a lot of experience in using Microsoft

PowerPoint as I have had to create and
present a presentation in college in front of
class.

5 1x5=5

Ability to send and receive attachments

by e-mail

5 1x5=5

Ability to use an internet browser, e.g.,

Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL

5 1x5=5

Ability to download files from the

Internet and transfer to WP
Ability to use a search engine, e.g.
Altavista, Google

5 1x5=5

5 1x5=5

I am very proficient in sending and using

emails as I use my email address on a daily
basis.
When doing my college work I sometimes
email myself attachments of my work so that I
can finish my work at home.
I always use the internet daily, one of the
reasons is to research information to do with
my assignments in college.
I have many times downloaded files from the
internet and also my email to use.
I use google on a daily basis if I want to find
out things such as the news, weather etc. I
also use it to do some research for assignment
work.

Information and Communication

Ability to send and receive e-mail

PROBLEM SOLVING
Creativity
Ability to generate new ideas or
conceive existing ideas in a new way
Organisation and Planning
Ability to set down a systematic
sequence of activities and carry them
through in an effective manner
Research
Ability to gather information in a
systematic way to establish certain facts
or principles

SKILL

Analysis

5 1x5=5

I am very creative as I am always thinking of

how to change bad situations into good ones.

5 1x5=5

I am good with organising and planning

activities as I have been very successful in
planning activities with friends.

5 1x5=5

When I do my college work, a majority of it

requires research and backing up of
assignments. When researching information I
usually reference the source of information
which I use.

COMPETENCE

JOB
IMPORTANCE

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE

Ability to understand and summarise

information
Initiative
Ability to initiate, take decisions and act
resourcefully

5 1x5=5

A great deal of my coursework at college

requires me being able to analyse a scenario
and be able to summarise it all up.

5 1x5=5

Having great initiative is a great resource to

have. This is because when faced with a
problem you must be able to act on the spot
and make conscious and good decisions. This
is something I have picked up from being
involved in scenarios where I had to act on my
own quickly.

5 1x5=5

I have the ability to identify my own strengths

and weaknesses and try to reflect on them. I
have done personal, educational and career
development plans to see where I am and
hopefully plan ahead my future by trying to
work on my weaknesses.
I feel like I need to do more of this.

IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE

Self Management
Self awareness ability to identify and
reflect on own strengths and weaknesses
in relation to:
Personal Development
Educational Development
Career Development
Effective learning ability to learn
from a range of situations and apply
learning in a variety of contexts
Reasoning skills ability to defend
argument using logical and systematic
thinking based on sound evidence
Reflection ability to reflect on and
critique own performance

4 x 5 = 20

5 1x5=5

5 1x5=5

I am very proficient in being able to defend

myself in an argument as I use my own
knowledge and also other sources to match my
argument.
I am very efficient in my ability to reflect on my
performance in whatever it is I do and
evaluate myself based on what I could have
done better.

SKILL

COMPETENCE

Study Skills
Ability to manage and prioritise time to
meet deadlines

JOB
IMPORTANCE

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

5 2 x 5 = 10

Ability to identify relevant sources of

information, including people and
reference material

5 1x5=5

Ability to use a library to find books and

journal articles
Ability to take notes, organise them, and
integrate them with other sources of
information

1
1

5 1x5=5

Ability to reference materials using an

appropriate system, e.g., Harvard or
Vancouver

5 1x5=5

1x4=4

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE

I manage my time and to prioritise my

coursework as best as I possibly can. However
I need to improve a bit more on meeting
deadlines.
I am very good at being able to identify sources
of information and in my assignments I usually
use the internet and text books for reference of
information.
I am able to do this.
In college I usually take notes and organise
them in the right place and order I need them. I
use these notes as guidance in my
coursework.
I have on many occasions used a reference
tool such as Neils tools box. This is a online
Harvard referencing tool which I use to
properly reference a source of information in
my assignments.

Identify your learning needs

Now pick three of the highest scoring skills from the above audit (by multiplying your scores as shown above) that you need to develop further.
List these below in order of priority.

Skill Area

Action Pan for Development and where you can access these

1.

I believe I can take part in more sports or activities where I can learn to skills which I can transfer over to
my academic studies.

Effective learning ability to

learn from a range of
situations and apply learning
in a variety of contexts

4 x 5 = 20
2.
Ability to create a database

4 x 4 = 16

Due to my inexperience in using Microsoft access I am not very able in creating a database. I can use
the program more often and teach myself how to create good databases, in doing so I can create a
database on how I can plan my work better.

Due to my inexperience in using Microsoft access I am not very able in creating a database. I can use
the program more often and teach myself how to create good databases, in doing so I can create a
Ability to retrieve information database on how I can plan my work better.
3.

from a database

4 x 4 = 16

Section 2: Providing Evidence you have the Skills

COMMUNICATION
Communication may be formal or informal, personal or impersonal, creative or factual. Messages may be delivered verbally, in writing or nonverbally. There are many areas where examples of each communication approach may have been successfully applied, at university, at work, at
home, etc
Written - Ability to express self well in writing Ability to express self well in writing
Essays/reports for School/University, competitions, Scholarships, Work I am very experienced in writing essays and reports from doing
coursework in college.
Reports/Minutes from Committees/Clubs Personal Statements/Covering letters for CVs, Application forms I have applied to university and was successful in writing a good
personal statement as I have received some offers from university. I have also made myself a CV to give out to employers and others.
Posters for forthcoming events or to present research gathered I have made posters for events relating to coursework as part of my business
course. However I have not made any posters outside of college to use as promotional use.
Letters to gain sponsorship/support, contact new friends/old friends I have in my time at college been able write letters to gain sponsorship
and support of encouraging and persuading people to join a cause or to back it. I have done this in both my level 2 English and GCSE
English. I have also contacted and spoken with some of my old friends from school and still do with both old and new friends.
E-mail contacts for any of the above I am always using my email address to send and receive emails between friends and subscriptions.
Written - Ability to express self well in writing

Verbal:
Informal ability to network easily with other people
Tutorials, socially (making friends, making contacts), gathering or giving information, for example for a holiday or to solve a problem at
work or to arrange an outing (in person or over the telephone) I have on many occasions gathered information for holidays and also to
organize nights out with friends. I have been able to do this over the phone, by text and also in person.
Formal ability to express self clearly and concisely to a group of people
Presentations university/school/clubs/committees/interviews I am very able to clearly present myself in front of a group of people as I have
many times before. One example of me doing this is in college where I had to present myself in front of my English class.

Non-verbal:
Listening ability to attend actively to others views and ideas and understand their point of view.
Lectures (evidenced from good notes and good results!), in groups/teams, peer tutoring, supporting/counselling others, ability to take
instructions (e.g. when learning a new skill music, driving, sport). I am clearly very able to do this. The evidence is clear as in almost all of
my lessons in college I make notes when I need to of when my teacher is speaking about work. This results in me doing better in my
assignments. I also take instructions very well as I always do what I am told.
Body Language ability to match body language appropriately to what is being said verbally

Body language (eye contact, posture, movement, expression, etc) in presentations, socially, on holidays, at work. I am always matching my
body language to what I am saying verbally. I use ways to express myself when speaking by doing things such as hand gestures and facial
expressions. I also make sure that when speaking with people that I also make eye contact with them and my posture is straight.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Working with others is a skill highly valued by employers. Suitable evidence for this skill need not be limited to work experience. You should
think of all aspects of your work, studies and social life.
Cooperation - Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
You may have developed this skill through your involvement with, group project work during your course, team games, Duke of Edinburgh
Award Scheme, committee work etc. I would say that I work quite well within a team as I make sure that I contribute a lot to the team and I
help the team with the task at hand. I have developed this good skill through various group works throughout school and college.
Negotiation - Ability to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome through compromise
It is likely that you will have used this skill in many aspect of your day-to-day life. Try to think of situations where you have wanted
something and the person you have been dealing with has been reluctant to give it to you. This is very common when dealing with
bureaucracy. E.g. dealing with problems about welfare benefits, dealing with a landlord, extending an overdraft. You might have been in
more formal negotiating situations such as getting sponsorship for a project, representing students on university committees, student union
work etc. Being able to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome is something I have done many times on a daily basis. For example one time I
persuaded a shop keeper to sell an item to me for a cheaper price than he was originally offering.

Sensitivity- Ability to respond appropriately to individual differences, e.g., age, gender, etc.
You many have developed this skill through working on a student nightline or help line, being a course or hall rep, committee work etc. I
would say that I definitely need more experience in this department as I have not had the pleasure of being a part of any of the above.
Leadership - Ability to encourage and motivate others
Obvious examples include: being a team captain, drama directing, chairing a committee etc. Less obvious examples include: editing a magazine, cocoordinating the activities of a group who are planning a social event etc. I have motivated others before in doing things that they should when they are

feeling doubtful. For example one time I motivated my friends to work harder in their college coursework to achieve a better grade.

APPLICATION OF NUMBER
Calculations
Interpretation -

- Ability to use a calculator or PC to make calculations

- Ability to interpret descriptive statistics, e.g. ratios percentages, means, standard deviations
- Ability to interpret inferential statistics, e.g., confidence intervals, statistical significance, effect size
Application
-Ability to organize and present numerical data in an appropriate manner
You can draw evidence directly from your degree if a high level of numeric or mathematical ability is an essential part of your programme of
study. If this is not the case you can demonstrate this skill by GCSE/AS/A level Maths, a job involving a significant amount of work with
numerical data, a leisure or extra- curricular activity that involves manipulating figures etc. When it comes to doing mathematical
calculations I am very proficient in doing so as I have been doing my GCSE Maths in college and have also done an exam so my skills are
high. The Maths exam enabled me to learn and revise a lot of maths topics which I was not very good with and so my abilities have been
much enhanced. I am now very comfortable with doing all of the above mentioned application of numbers.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
File Management Techniques - Ability to create, store and retrieve files. In college I always saved my coursework to a USB when I was done
with my work so I could finish it at home and also to keep as backup.
Have you ever - Saved a file to disk to print in university? In college I have not printed any disks with any of my work.
Accessed information on the university network? In college I have accessed information many times using their student
intranet. The student intranet holds information about a lot of stuff in regards in the college. For example I use the student intranet
to find out term times and holidays.

Word Processing - Ability to use a word processing package to produce a variety of formats of documents
Have you produced letters, CVs, coursework, posters, and flyers? I am very proficient in using Microsoft word and have been able to
produce many types of documents such as letters, coursework and flyers. I created my own CV using Microsoft word to use to apply for
jobs.
Spreadsheets - Ability to use a spreadsheet to record and manipulate different sets of data
Can you: -Input information? , Produce graphs? , Use formula to calculate averages, maximums, totals etc? In college I have used Microsoft
excel to create spreadsheets for a lot of my coursework. I had a finance unit where I had to create a breakeven chart and display the
information on a spreadsheet. From my experience of using Microsoft excel I can input information and use formulas to make calculations
and produce graphs to show statistics.
Databases - Ability to retrieve information from a database/ Ability to create a database
Can you: - Run queries?, View reports? , Use macros, Use tables to view the information you want? Etc Due to my insufficient experience of
using Microsoft access I am unable to be able to use the program as a casual user. I should use the program more so I am able to use it if
there is a time when I need to.
Can you: - Create tables?, Create relationships?, Design queries? Etc. Due to my insufficient experience of using Microsoft access I am
unable to be able to use the program as a casual user. I should use the program more so I am able to use it if there is a time when I need to.
Presentations - Ability to create and display a PowerPoint presentation
Have you ever used PowerPoint to produce a presentation for a lecture/tutorial? In my English GCSE class I had to create a presentation on a
topic which interested me. I then had to present my presentation to the whole class and talk about it.
Can you produce a presentation with graphics/moving images?
Information and Communication - Ability to send and receive email
Can you use web mail such as Hot Mail? I use my email services every day so I am well aware of all the features of using it.
Have you used windows based email such as MS Outlook or Pegasus. I have an outlook email address and use it on a daily basis to check my
emails.
Ability to send and receive attachments as email
Have you forwarded your CV to an employer? When I finished my CV I applied for some jobs online and was called for some interviews by
some of the employers that I applied to.

Forwarded coursework to a lecturer? In college the way that we hand in coursework is done by google classroom online and this is how we
submit our assignments.

Ability to use an internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL

Have you checked your exam results on the student web? When I did my Level 2 English I checked my results online through the college
student web.
Have you researched coursework on the web? Most of my coursework in college requires research to be done to accomplish my assignments.
Research is crucial for assignments because the answers to the questions in our assignments would be online.
Ability to download files from the internet and transfer to WP
Have you downloaded course notes from the web? Through the use of google classroom I have downloaded course notes from it which were
prepared by the tutor themselves which really helped when it came to doing the assignment.
Downloaded past exam papers? When doing my GCSE Maths exam I downloaded many past papers to work on to prepare myself for the
actual exam.
Filled in an application form you have downloaded from the web? I have done this for student finance when applying for university.
Ability to use a search engine e.g. Altavista, Google
Have you used a search engine when: researching coursework?, Looking for a job?, Shopping online? Etc. I always use google when
researching anything which I need the answers to. This is also with coursework research and shopping online.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Creativity - Ability to generate new ideas or conceive existing ideas in a new way
Perhaps you have found a new way of approaching your coursework or taken over a project from someone else bringing a fresh approach to
achieving a goal. Do you produce publicity materials for a charity? When doing my coursework I used to do it all on the word document,
however I found a new way of doing it which was to write it up as a brief in my notebook and then type it up later. This was a very useful
method as I was able to concentrate more on the task and also think of better ideas.
Organisation and Planning - Ability to set down a systematic sequence of activities and carry them through in an effective manner
Perhaps you have organised a group holiday or club event; do you use a diary or action plan for successful study/revision? I have on many
occasions organised and planned nights out with friends through phone and texts.

Research - Ability to gather information in a systematic way to establish certain facts or principles
Perhaps you have looked into different options for a place at university live or conducted research for an assignment / project. Writing an
article for a journal or magazine. When I was applying for a place at university I had researched all the different universities which I was
interested in going to and researched the courses at different unis. I then made my decision based on what the entry requirements were and
the actual uni itself.
Analysis - Ability to understand and summarise information (Detailed examination of structure and content)

Perhaps you enjoy digging into or interrogating a topic or concept for better awareness such as reading articles in a broadsheet paper or
professional journal. Consider your examples of independent study such as academic essays and dissertations. I sometimes like to watch or
read the news in my spare time. This keeps up to date with the latest affairs around the world and I get to learn new things.

Initiative - Ability to initiate, take decisions and act resourcefully

Do you undertake tasks in your part-time job without waiting for someone else to give the order? Deciding to create your own website or
start a new club. When I was working in Asda I had to make decisive decisions on my own when I was tasked with a job by myself.

IMPROVE OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE

Self Management
Self-awareness ability to identify and reflect on own strengths and weaknesses in relation to:
Personal Development: Are you confident in expressing yourself or is this something you need to work on? Are you fully aware of your
core strengths i.e., skills, experience knowledge and attributes that are your unique selling points in the employment market. I am well
aware of my strengths and weaknesses and how I need to work on them. My strengths would be that I have good communication skills
and work well within a team. However my weaknesses would be that I need to work on time management and aim to hit deadlines better
and also build better confidence.
Educational Development: Do you regularly review your progress against targets you set yourself? Do you make good use of your time
when working on assignments or do you need to be more organized? I believe I should strive to be more organised and ensure myself that
I need to put more time into assignments and also make better use of my time. I can do this by reading more books or doing things more
productive.
Career Development: Do you have a career plan? Do you have an up-to-date, well-organized, concise and accurate CV which clearly
sells your strengths? Do you have any par-time jobs, or do voluntary work, that has developed your employability skills? I have a career

plan which is to work in the law sector. I also plan to get some work experience at a law firm so that after I finish my degree I have more
of a chance to find work. In my spare time I have also prepared a CV for myself which contains my personal information foe employers
to look at. I tried to sell myself as best as I could so that I stand out above other competitors for jobs.
Effective learning ability to learn from a range of situations and apply learning in a variety of contexts
Have you developed skills from a hobby or sport that you have transferred across to your academic studies? A good skill which I have picked
up is having good communication, English and maths skills which I learnt from doing optional charity work which was a hobby of mine. I
did this for a couple of months and I was able to transfer this over to my academic studies. I improved my English and Maths skills by
working at the till and talking with customers who came into the store. This has helped me in my studies as I could write better in my
assignments and also helped me in my GCSE Maths.
Reasoning skills ability to defend argument using logical and systematic thinking based on sound evidence
Do you make best use of a wide range of sources from books and articles when presenting arguments in essays and seminars? When I am
defending an argument I always use the best sources I can find to back up my argument. From researching information online to reading
books I will make my statements based on my findings and also reference them when possible. This is evident in my assignments as in every
assignment I will be required to provide references of sources of information.
Reflection ability to reflect on and critique own performance
Do you make use of feedback received from one assignment to help you plan the next assignment? Do you regularly take dedicated time out
to reflect more deeply on your learning? Are you able to accept and learn from failure in a positive manner? I always make use of my
feedback given from assignments. I read my feedback and try my best to improve myself. This helps me in future assignments as I know
what not to do next time which improves the quality of my work. I am always able to accept failure as everyone fails at something at one
point. For example when I receive a resubmission for assignments I read the comments given to me improve my work to push to up to the
standard I need.
Study Skills - Ability to manage and prioritise time to meet deadlines.
- Ability to identify relevant sources of information, including people and reference material
- Ability to use a library to find books and journal articles
- Ability to take notes, organize them, and integrate them with other sources of information
- Ability to reference materials using an appropriate system, e.g., Harvard or Vancouver
These are very specific statements and you should be able to provide the required evidence. The kinds of questions you should be asking
yourself are: - Do you use a timetable to organize assignments and prepare for exams?, Do you use a diary to record times and locations of
classes and adviser of study sessions? Are you fully aware of how you learn most effectively and make full use of the current range of

learning opportunities available to you? etc. When doing my assignments I aim to do some work frequently well before the deadline date so I
am prepared to meet the deadline and also so that my work will be up to a good standard. When I had my exams for Maths and English I
was always practicing past papers so I was prepared for the actual exam. When doing assignments I will always reference my sources using a
tool called Neils Toolbox which is a Harvard referencing tool. I also have a timetable for all of my classes so that I am aware of what time to
be at my lesson and also where to go. When I did my previous units I used to go to the library and take out the required book to help me with
my assignments. I also always take notes in lesson, when my teacher is going through assignments I take notes to help me with my
assignment so I know what I am doing.