REFERENCE

REFERENCE

• Khairulliza Ahmad Salleh, UiTM Tapah

  https://i-learn.uitm.edu.my/v3/contents/index/5d47a24f-8ec8-4aa1-8dfe-58880a001a19/cid:UED102

• Universiti Teknologi MARA

  https://tapah.uitm.edu.my/v3/index.php

• Syukri Azhar

  http://syukriazhar.blogspot.com/

• Elyana's Blog

  https://elyana.home.blog/2018/07/25/portfolio-study-skills-ued-102/

TOPIC 7 : ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PERFORMANCE

TOPIC 7 : ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PERFORMANCE

Avoiding Plagiarism

What is Plagiarism? : 

• An act of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author 

• Without authorization and the representation of that author’s work as one’s own, as by not crediting the original author

THINGS THAT CONSIDER PLAGIARISM :

• Change someone else’s work as your own 

• Copying words or ideas from someone else (without giving credit)

• Not put a quotation in quotation marks 

• Giving incorrect information (the source of a quotation)

• Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source (without giving credit)

• Copying so many words or ideas 

HOW TO PREVENT PLAGIARISM:

• Paraphrase

• Cite

• Quoting

• Citing Quotes 

• Citing your own Material

• Referencing 

GPA Calculation :

Letter   Grade Percent     Grade 4.0 Scale

A+             90-100                    4.00

A               80-89                      4.00

A-              75-79                      3.67

B+             70-74                      3.33

B               65-69                      3.00

B-              60-64                      2.67

C+             55-59                      2.33

C               50-54                      2.00

C-              47-49                      1.67

D+             44-46                      1.33

D               40-43                      1.00

E               30-39                      0.67

F                 0-29                       0.00

GPA = The total credit values registered and attempted in the assessment of a semester

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                              The total credit units acquired in the same semester

CGPA = The total credit values registered and attempted in the assessment of all semesters

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                                         The total credit units acquired in all semesters

TOPIC 6 : TAKING LECTURE NOTES

TOPIC 6 : TAKING LECTURE NOTES

Why take notes? :

• Promotes active listening

• Provides an accurate information

• Provides additional repetition

• Helps you organize the information

STEPS IN THE LISTENING AND NOTE-TAKING :

• Decide to listen (motivation)

• Receive messages

• Pay attention

• Select relevant information

• Interpret information

• Condense (understand) information 

• Organize information

• Take notes

THE CORNELL NOTE-TAKING METHOD

Why uses Cornell Note-Taking Method? :

• Very efficient

• Perfect tip for exam preparation

• Encourages students to reflect on their notes by summarizing them briefly in their own words

TOPIC 4: TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

TOPIC 4: TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

TIME:

Time is a measurement of the progression of events.

What can i do to manage my time?:

• Make a timetable / schedule 

• Keep a 7-days time log

FIXED-COMMITMENT CALENDAR

Schedule your study task: 
To stay motivated

                      • Assign tasks to available study time

                        • Use our Fixed-Commitment Calendar to schedule our study tasks

                        • Use our daytime study hours

                        • Use time between classes

                        • Study in one-hour blocks

                        • Take breaks

                        • Work ahead

                        • Plan rewards

PRIORITIZED TO-DO LIST

Organize your study time

                                        

                                         • CREATE AN ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR

                                         • PREPARE A RUNNING LIST

                                         • USE DAILY “TO-DO” LISTS 

How to manage multiple project

                                         

                                         • MAKE A PLAN

                                         • SET PRIORITIES

                                         • DEVELOP A SYSTEM

                                         • MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS

PROCRASTINATION

Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. It could be further stated as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences

3 Main Cause of Procrastination

• Self-Downing

• Low Frustration Tolerance

• Hostility

WHY STUDENTS PROCRASTINATE:

LACK OF MOTIVATION

• Weren’t successful the last time

• The task isn’t relevant

• The task lacks value

• Lack of clear, specific goals

• Unclear about what to do

• Tired or don’t feel well

WHY STUDENTS PROCRASTINATE:

LACK OF SELF-REGULATION

• Not planning ahead

• Getting behind in your work

• Overscheduling

• There are better things to do

• Waiting for the perfect time, place, or mood

MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

• Just get started

• Use positive self-talk

• Set realistic goals

• Clarify the directions

• Start with the easiest part of the task

• Break down large tasks

• Recognize that not all assignments are easy

• Recognize that all courses are relevant

• Plan rewards

SELF-REGULATION STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

• Complete an Assignment Calendar

• Create “To Do” lists

• Schedule your personal tasks

• Set priorities

• Avoid overscheduling

• Identify escapist techniques

TOPIC 5 : MEMORY, IMPROVING CONCENTRATION, & READING SYSTEM

TOPIC 5: MEMORY, IMPROVING CONCENTRATION & READING SYSTEM

This topic is focused on using our memory to the fullest and improving our concentration. This is because it aims to enable students to understand the basic process of memory, and apply the memory skills in their learning.

You can check on your memory skill by doing some exercise such as: 

Student need to understand how information is learned and to understand the needs of using various kind of active learning strategies in learning, retaining and using the information (encoding, storage and retrieval) and hence , indicates how one learns, remembers and forget.

The Storage (Retain Information)

Sensory Memory : Numerous incoming information from 5 senses will be stored in the sensory memory.

Short-Term Memory : Limited storage.

Long-Term Memory : Can store a lot more information for a longer amount of time.

Memory Strategies

• Write it Down

• Association

• Repetition

• Visualization

• Categorization

• Talk it Out

• Cues

• Set Location

• Routines

Why do we tend to forget?

• Did not pay attention to the information

• Cramming (Last minute study)

• Interference (Two exam on the same day)

• Did not understand the information 

• Did not have good strategies

• Test anxiety (Negative thoughts)

Strategies on improving concentration

Concentration: Focusing your attention on what you are doing.

• Use active learning strategies(as discussed in improving memory)

• Use motivational and organizational strategies – create interest in work

• Match your learning style to the task

• Create a positive learning environment – find a better location

• Monitor your concentration

• Deal with internal distractions – deal with personal problems

TOPIC 3: LIBRARY & CAMPUS RESOURCE

TOPIC 3: LIBRARY & CAMPUS RESOURCE

NOTES ON LIBRARY TOUR

UiTM Tapah organized a library tour for the newly-registered part 1 students. During the tour, they talk about the facilities that they have provided at the PERPUSTAKAAN TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (PTAR). 

PTAR is 3 level stories building and each level has their own facilities . Its maximum capacity is approximately around 790 students in one time.

One of the facilities provided is OPAC which stands for Online Public Access Catalog.

OPAC is a system that are used in PTAR that most UiTM used for students to easily search for their desired books.

Besides OPAC, other facilities that are provided at PTAR is the 24-hour Room. This is a discussion room that students can use to study or to have a group meeting.

Other facilities at PTAR:

• Drop Book Machine

• Stage

• Bilik Pandang Dengar

• Meeting Room

CAMPUS RESOURCE

OFFICE	CONTACT PERSON	LOCATION	PHONE
Assistant Reactor	Dr Mohamed Imran bin Mohamed Ariff	Kompleks Pentadbiran	05-4067056
Head of Faculty	Dr Noriha Mansor	Blok Pensyarah	05-4067033
Academic Office	Pn Nor Salwani Muldin	Kompleks Pentadbiran	05-4067091
Coordinator	Dr. Ahmad Saiful Azlin Puteh Sazlin	Blok Pensyarah	05-406711
Health Office	Pn Norhidayu binti Kamisan	Unit Kesihatan	05-4067187
Financial Aid Office	Pn Sarlina binti Saari	Pusat Pelajar	05-4067046
Counselor	Mohd Amirul Azdi bin Mohd Isa	Alpha Collage	05-4067022
Computer Lab	Mat Sany Zainal Abidin	Computer Lab	05-4067000 / 011-32298088
Library	Pn Nur Aida binti Rousli	Perpustakaan Tunku Abdul Rahman Pn Sarlina binti (PTAR)	05-4067125 / 019-2890446

TOPIC 2: GOAL SETTING

TOPIC 2: GOAL SETTING

Goal Statement

What are goals?

• Goals are ends toward which you direct your effort.

• Goals without a plan is just a wish.

Goal Setting (S.M.A.R.T.)

• S : Specific       

• M : Measurable

• A : Attainable   

• R : Relevant     

• T : Time-bound

How goal-setting improves performance:

• Goals direct your attention to the task at hand

• Goals mobilize effort

• Goals increase persistence

• Goals promote the development of new strategies when the old one falls short 

Type of goals:

• Long-term goals

• Short-term goals

• Academic goals 

• Personal goals   

• Career goals      

The 5 Steps Approach to Setting Goals

      • Write down what you want to accomplish

      • Write down any obstacles

      • Write down any resources

      • List your motivation 

      • Review and revise your tentative goal statement