Sunday, December 9, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Report Writing
1. Topic 7 – Report Writing
The main purpose of report writing is to be
read by someone else. A report which will be report for the sake being written
has a very little value (Raman, 2004). According to Studin & Bonk (2010)
writing a report using such words as should, could, or
might dramatically changes the context of an entire report.
According to Scribd (2012) there are 6 steps to write a report
succesfully,
1.)
Logical analysis of the subject
matters.
2.)
Preparation of the final
outline.
3.)
Rewriting and polishing of the
rough draft.
4.)
Preparation of the final
bibliography.
5.)
Writing the final draft.
Research Skills
Critical
Thinking
Critical thinking is accepting nothing at face value, but rather examining
the truth and validating the arguments. Critical
thinking includes evaluating and weighing different sides of an argument,
bringing up examples and logical arguments (Life Long Earning , 2012) .
Problem Solving
According to Life Long Earning (2012) “Problem solving is the ability to identify, define and analyze
problems, to create solutions and evaluate them, and to choose the best
solution for a particular context. It requires imaginative and innovative
thinking to solve the problem taken up. A common form of problem solving in
science is experimentation.”
Analysis
Analysis is the
ability to gather relevant data and information summarize them and get the key
points on to the research which is to be submitted (Life Long Earning , 2012).
Dissemination
According to Life Long Earning (2012) Dissemination is communicating to others the purpose and outcomes of
research. It requires the ability to summarise information, explain the aims,
motives, results and conclusions of the research, and tailor the communication
to the needs and knowledge level of a particular audience.
Team Work
Topic 4 – Team Work
Team working
means group of individuals combine in to a group and work for a task or a
project. The tasks will be divided among the individuals who are specialized to
a particular field and assigned that particular individual to work on it. The
most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involve and
contribute their contributions (NDT Resource Center, 2012).
Communication - during team works problems may arise
and for solving those issues effective communication between members plays a
major role. Effective communication involves open-mindedness, active listening
and the ability to focus (Bihm, 2012).
5.1 Benefits by team working
- · New and creative idea will be brought up (goals and achievements, 2012).
- · Increased individual satisfaction (goals and achievements, 2012).
- · Opportunity to develop and acquire new skills (goals and achievements, 2012).
- · Quick and faster the objectives can be achieved (goals and achievements, 2012).
- · According to AbiSamra (2012) making better decisions.
- · The task can be completed faster (Brodie, 2007).
Time Management
Topic 3 - Time Management
Why time management is important?
·
Bad time management will lead
to stress then you will not be able to concentrate on your task (Pausch, 2012)
·
Managing your time will make
you successful (Pausch,
2012).
·
Time is a special resource which you can’t store or save for later use (Sasson,
2008).
·
According to Sasson (2008) time management will help you set your priorities.
·
According
to Sasson (2008) time
management helps you make conscious choices, so you can spend more of your time
doing things that are important and valuable to you.
Goal- Managing the time
and gaining maximum use of it.
Setting a goal
An individual
should work upfront for the goal that he\she has targeted of. Working towards a
goal and achieving it will lead to a good career.
Tips for taking notes
Tips for taking notes
According to College of Canyons (2012),
Sit front and center in class.
Use only one side of a piece of paper.
Label, number, and date all notes.
Ask questions during or after instruction.
Participate in class discussions and activities.
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