(FY027) Preparing for Success

Module: (FY027) Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility

CW1 – Portfolio

Student’s Name:
LSST ID Number:
BNU ID Number:
Lecturer’s Name:
Submission Date:

Table of Contents
1	Introduction	Page No.
2	Mini project workshops attended and how they contributed towards the development of my employability skills.
3	Importance and value of the Appendices (12 Documents) that I have compiled and provided as part of my portfolio
4	Conclusion
5	References
6	12 Appendices for the Portfolio
Appendix 1	Personal Development Plan
Appendix 2	Personal SWOT Analysis
Appendix 3	Reading Log
Appendix 4	Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
Appendix 5	Time Management Skills: Daily To Do List
Appendix 6	Communication Skills: Identification of the most effective skills
Appendix 7	Presentation Skills: Comparison between good and poor practices
Appendix 8	Academic Writing Skills:
Appendix 9	Employability Skills:
Appendix 10	Notes on Reflection
Appendix 11	Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Appendix 12	Action Plan on a specific academic or professional goal you aim to achieve
Optional –	Cover Letter
Optional –	Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshops)

1. Introduction

2. Summary: Specify the mini project workshops that you attended and explain how and why they contributed towards the development of your employability skills (500 words).

3. Summary: In a paragraph or two explain the value or usefulness of the Appendices (12 Documents) that you have compiled and provided as part of your portfolio.

4. Conclusion:

5. References:

6. 12 Appendices for the Portfolio

APPENDIX 1: My Personal Development Plan

My Full Name:
Title of Course I’m Enrolled For:
Name of Institution:
Level at which I am Currently Studying:
Start Date:
End Date:
My Reasons/Motivation for Doing this Course:
Objectives for my personal development	Actions required to achieve my objectives	Support and/or resources I need	Timeframe	Estimated date of completion / achievement

APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis

STRENGTHS (strong points)		WEAKNESSES (weak points)
1		1
2		2
3		3
4		4
5		5
6		6
7		7
OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains)		THREATS (potential losses
1		1
2		2
3		3
4		4
5		5
6		6
7		7

APPENDIX 3: Reading Log

READING LOG
DATE	TITLE	AUTHOR	TIME SPENT	NUMBER OF PAGES READ

APPENDIX 4: Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule

	SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
6:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 PM
1:00 AM

APPENDIX 5: Time Management Skills: Daily To Do List

Item	Priority (High (urgent) / Low (can wait)	Action to be taken	Done (tick)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

APPENDIX 6: Communication Skills: Effective vs Ineffective Communication

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION	INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1		1
2		2
3		3
4		4
5		5
6		6
7		7
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

APPENDIX 7: Presentation Skills: Comparison between good and poor practices

No.	GOOD PRESENTATION	No.	POOR PRESENTATION
1		1
2		2
3		3
4		4
5		5
6		6
7		7

APPENDIX 8: Academic Writing Skills:

Select from the following list, any three skills that you have learnt from the lessons and workshops that you have attended; and briefly state the BENEFITS you have gained from learning the said academic skills:

• Referencing
• Summarizing
• Paraphrasing
• Editing of text
• Data analysis
• Creating a Table of Contents
• Interpreting feedback given by your lecturer; and acting on it
• Using punctuation marks correctly
• Understanding verbs that are commonly used in Assignments;
• Reflective writing
• Any other academic skill.

1	Academic Skill 1	Strong points (advantages)	Weak points (disadvantages)
Benefit(s) of this skill to me->>>>>:
2	Academic Skill 2	Strong points (advantages)	Weak points (disadvantages)
Benefit(s) of this skill to me >>>>>:
3	Academic Skill 3	Strong points (advantages)	Weak points (disadvantages)
Benefit(s) of this skill to me>>>>>:

APPENDIX 9: Employability Skills:

No.	Specific skill you’ve acquired during lessons or workshops	How does it raise your chances of getting your desired job?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

APPENDIX 10: Notes on Reflection

Define the concept of “Reflection”; and provide details of your OBSERVATIONS, EXPERIENCES and LESSONS learnt, and how these changed your PERSPECTIVE on specific matters; and made you a better person.

APPENDIX 11: Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT DETAILS: PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: EDUCATION (Name and year of Institution attended): CORE QUALIFICATIONS: WORK EXPERIENCE: REFERENCES:

APPENDIX 12: An Action Plan for achieving a specific academic or professional goal of your choice.

Pick any goal from the following list and create an Action Plan for achieving it:

• Completing your studies (diploma or degree) within a record time.
• Completing your Research Report (e.g. IBL) within a specified period of time.
• Finding and completing on time a Work-Based Learning Placement within the specified period of time.
• Seeking and finding employment (a job) at the end of your studies.
• Any other appropriate goal within the academic or employment environment.

Action For Achieving a Specific Goal
Date:
My Name:
Course enrolled for:
Level of study:
GOAL to be accomplished:
Actions I need to take in order to accomplish my Goal:
Resources / support / backup that I need:
Timeframe:
Success criteria or indicators: (How will you know when you’ve achieved the goal)
Review / evaluation: (Identify some benefits of achieving your goal; as well as some obstacles that hinder your further progress)