WEEK 7

TAKING EFFECTIVE NOTES

TAKING LECTURE NOTES, TAKING STRATEGIES & NOTE-TAKING EXERCISE USING THE CORNELL METHOD

Al-Tabari, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 8.00 a.m.

WHAT IS NOTE TAKING ?

√ Writing down ideas from lecturers and readings in our own words

WHY TAKE NOTES ?

• Helps us to pay attention
• Helps us to study for quiz
• Helps us to improve our memory
• Helps us to take ownership of the ideas
• Helps us to engage our senses
• Helps us to organize, process data and information
• Helps the lecturers test students on how well to captured given information

WHY REVIEW NOTES ?

◊ Lose 80% of what we hear within few hours

◊ Identify any questions for peers, next classes or ask proffesors

◊ Not enough time to absorb all the informations given in class

◊ Ace it for any test that are given by lecturers

WHY ‘RECAPTURE’ NOTES AFTER CLASS ?

⇒ Frees you up to write in quick and short during class

⇒ An excellent test – prep strategy

⇒ Better than recopying, this time you are digesting and rephrasing

WHAT MATERIALS DO WE NEED ?

Paper, pen, pencil

BEFORE CLASS:

1. Review the notes from the day before
2. Review your reading assignments
3. Make sure you have paper, text, pencils handout
4. Write the date at the top of your paper for notes
5. Leave spaces between the line so we can add up new informations

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

♦ Seating

⇒ Near the front and center ( better vision, better hearing )

⇒ Avoid distraction ( peers, doorways, window glare )

HOW DO WE TAKE NOTES ?

√ Date and label notes

√ Give ourselves space to write

√ Use abbreviation or symbols ⇓

 

 

 

 

 

 

√ Use an outline to show:

• main ideas
• supports
• examples

√ Use your own language

AFTER CLASS:

1. Review notes
2. Make your own questions and examples
3. Discuss and compare answers with group members
4. Rewrite your notes
5. Practice those skills you wish to develop
6. Ask proffesor for clarification

HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR CLASS ?

♦ Do prereading and homework

♦ Review syllabus

♦ Preview previous notes

♦ Look of keywords prior to class

♦ Plan on listening 80% of the time

♦ Write date on the top of your paper

♦ Leave spaces between the lines

WHILE TAKING NOTES…

→ Be aggressive. Not a passive listener

→ Ask questions and discuss if it is permitted

• If not jot questions
• Discover the meaning

MOOD OF LECTURERS:

◊ Observation is the key

• Keep observers focus their attention on the details and make the most of their time during lectures by preparing and reviewing before the lecturers even lectures
• Complete the assignments outside; the more familiar you are with the subject, the more easier it takes for you to understand in class
• Bring the correct material to the lecturers

KEY ACTIONS TO NOTES AS YOU OBSERVE YOUR INSTRUCTORS:

√ Be alert to repitition

• Be alert and make notes when the instructor repeat a specific point

√ Watch the board or overhead projector

• The material is important when the instructor write something

√ Aware of instructor’s level of interest

• If the lecturer is excited about something, it may be on test or exam

√ Not judging about lecturer’s style of teaching

• Do not make attitude on the style of lecturer’s teaching

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR INSTRUCTOR IS NOT TOO INTERESTING ?

• When you start losing attention, pay attention to the act of writing
• Ask questions
• Volunteer for demonstrations and discussions

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR LECTURES IS NOT TOO INTERESTING ?

♦ Sits in front of the class

• It becomes harder to fall asleep
• Easier to read because near to the white board
• Helps the lecturer to see you easily

EXAMPLES OF TAKING NOTES:

a) Cornell Note Taking

b) Outlining

c) Mapping Method

d) SQ4R Method

WEEK 6

MEMORY, LEARNING & IMPROVING CONCENTRATION

MEMORY STRATEGIES, ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES, CONCENTRATION STRATEGIES, CONCENTRATION CHART & READING TEXT

by: Muhd Naim Bin Haji Jamaluddin

Al-Biruni, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 8.00 a.m.

You can get anything you want in life if only you help others get what they want.

1.  THE LEARNING PYRAMID

 

HUMAN’S BRAIN FACTS:

• The size of human’s brain is bigger than the size of gorilla’s brain
• The size of boy’s brain is bigger than girl’s brain

a) Memory

• The ability of one’s to keep or retain any information and experience

b) Brain

• Brain is just an organ ( computer hardware )

c) Brain analyzed

• Scan of MRI ( Magnetic Reasoning Imaging )
• MRI can measure the electrical of the brain and function in certain parts of the brain

DIFFERENCES OF RIGHT AND LEFT HEMISPHERE ( BRAIN ):

                      LEFT HEMISPHERE           RIGHT HEMSIPHERE                             

                                          ⇓                                        ⇓

                          ♦ Mathematics                            ♦ Songs

                          ♦ Logic                                          ♦ Instinct

                          ♦ Facts                                          ♦ Creative

HUMANS COMPONANT TO COMPUTER:

1. CPU → Computer
2. Input → Keyboard, camera ( ear, eyes, nose, mouth, skin )
3. Storage → Memory
4. Output → Printer, screen ( walking, talking )

MEMORY:

♦ Short Term

• A process that allows information to be received and kept within 30 seconds to 24 hours
• Keeping information is limited

♦ Long Term

• For a long time
• The information that stored is permanent until at the end but depends on their ability to bring back the information

♦ Sensory Memory

• Is a short term only
• Memory that linked to storage

WHAT IS MEMORY ?

Improving the potential of brain through stimulus, advice, nutrition, and taboo

WHY DO WE ALWAYS FORGET ?

⇒ Distraction

⇒ Surrounding

⇒ Time factor

HOW TO EASY REMEMBER ?

1. Must interested in what you do
2. Always repeat or redo
3. Always doing exercises and practices
4. Have options

EFFECTIVE WAY TO REMEBER SOMETHING:

√ Mnemonics

• My                       ⇔                 MERCURY
• Very                    ⇔                   VENUS
• Educated            ⇔                   EARTH
• Mother                ⇔                   MARS
• Just                      ⇔                  JUPITER
• Served                 ⇔                 SATURN
• Us                         ⇔                 URANUS
• Nine                     ⇔                  NEPTUNE
• Potatoes              ⇔                 PLUTO 

CAUSES OF POOR MEMORY:

1. Lack of intention, interest and motivation
2. Distraction from others

SQ3R STUDY METHOD:

 

HELPFUL TIPS FOR STUDENTS:

1. Do not study until lack of sleep
2. Avoid procrastinate
3. Make group discussion with friends
4. Ask and eliminate shyness
5. Do not copy friend’s works
6. Be discpline

 

 

 

 

WEEK 5

TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION SKILLS

FIXED COMMITMENT CALENDAR, JOB TASK ANALYSIS & PRIORITIZED TO-DO LIST

by: Dr. Mohamad Azmi Nias Ahmad

Al-Farabi, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8.00 a.m.

Success starts when you believe in yourself.

 

♦ Self awareness           ♦  Make a right choice            ♦ Strategised

♦ Work hard                 ♦ Goals                ♦ Time management

 

WHAT IS TIME ?

Time is a stubborn illusion.

 

DEFINITION OF TIME:

• NOUN  →  The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past,                                    present and future
• VERB   →  Plan, schedule or arrange something

DEFINITION OF TIME MANAGEMENT:

√ The ability to use one’s time effectively or productively especially at work

5 STRATEGIES OF STUDY SYSTEM :

1) Weekly schedule

 

2) Semester Calendar

 

3) Daily Planner

 

4) Academic vs Personal Life

 

5) Avoid Procrastination

PROCRASTINATION . . . WHAT IS IT ?

• Psychological ⇒ A behaviour that allows a person to postpone or delay a certain                                     activity or task
• Source of great stress and anxiety for many people

REASONS PROCRASTINATION:

1. Perfectionist
2. Laziness
3. Avoid failure
4. Avoid success
5. Being rebellious
6. Feeling overwhelmed

REMEDY:

• Go back to your goal
• Prioritized
• Self rewards
• Alert to deadlines

ADVANTAGES OF BEING ORGANIZED:

♦ Keep on schedule and meet deadline

♦ Stress level will be reduced

♦ Work completed without being stressed

♦ Boost self- esteem

WEEK 4

LIBRARY AND CAMPUS RESOURCES

NOTES ON LIBRARY TOUR

by: Puan Nor Fitriah Binti Mat Seman

Perpustakaan Al-Bukhari 2, Wednesday July 5, 2017 8.00 a.m.

TYPE OF RESOURCES:

There are three major types of campus resources that we must know:

a) Academic Resources ( HEP, HEA, AL-BUKHARI 1 & 2 LIBRARY )

• Library
• Information Technology & Computer
• Registration

b) Housing, Dining and Transportation Resources ( KOLEJ TOK GAJAH, VAN, BUS )

• Buses
• Dining Places

c) Student Organization Resources (SPORTS CENTER, FIELD, MINI STADIUM)

• Extra- curricular
• Leisure activities

10 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT AL-BUKHARI LIBRARY:

 

♦ Operation Hours

• Monday to Friday ⇒ 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
• Saturday ⇒ 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
• Sunday ⇒ Close
• Exam seasons ⇒ 8.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

♦ Borrowing and Returning Books

• Maximum 20 books only are allowed to borrow for diploma and degree students
• Due date for borrowing books is just 14 days

♦ Steps on How to Borrowing Books

• OPAC ( Online Public Access Catalog )
• Rack
• Matric Card
• Counter ( Kiosk )

♦ Fine

• Returning book late will be charged 20 cents per day
• Not allowed borrow any books if did not pay fine

♦ If Lost the Books

• Report it to the staff of the library
• The staff will check for the status of the book
• If the book still does not found by the staff, they will give you 14 days to find it on your own
• If still cannot find it, you must pay the fine

♦ Intern Library Loan

• If you not discover or not found the books in the library, but other library own the books, you can borrow it through the counter

♦ IT Room

• Room 1 ⇒ 60 pc
• Room 2 ⇒ 20 pc
• Can be used only for 1 hour
• Cannot keep personal data

♦ Library Zone

• Silent Zone → Student need to be silent so it will not disturb others doing their                                         reading and revisions
• Quiet Zone → Students are allowed to talk but in a lower volume or whispers
• Social Zone→ Students can make group discussion if they need

♦ i-Book KKM ( Kelas Kemahiran Belajar )

• Online databases
• End notes software
• Research work

♦ Important URL

• Facebook
• Website
• Blog

♦ Capasity of The Library

• Reading Room ( 818 sits )
• Discussion Room ( 2 rooms * fit for 8 people only * )
• IT Room ( 2 rooms )
• Exercise Room ( 36 sits )

♦ How to Read Books

• Table of content
• Index
• Back of the book/ Summary

WEEK 3

GOAL SETTING

THE 5 STEPS APPROACH

by: Rosnani Binti Sidik and Puan Hamidah Binti Abdul Rahman

Ibnu Hazm, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 8.00 a.m.

“Failure do what is tension releaving, while winners do what is goal achieving”.

WHAT ARE GOALS ?

Referring to dictionary, it says the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

WHAT IS GOAL SETTING ?

 S ⇒ SPECIFIC

M ⇒ MEASURABLE

A ⇒ ATTAINABLE

R ⇒ RELEVANT

T ⇒ TIME BOUND

√ WHY MUST IT BE SPECIFIC ?

Because when i have a specific goal, it helps me to be more clear and know what i must do to accomplish my goal.

√ WHY MUST IT BE MEASURABLE ?

Because when i discover what my goal is, i have to make sure that i have a systematic time for me to catch up with my studies and other activities.

√ WHY MUST IT BE ATTAINABLE ?

Because my goal is something that i am very sure capable of reaching it.

√ WHY MUST IT BE RELEVANT ?

Because a relevant goal will helps me to be more determined and diligent in studies, so that i can have a good and stable career in future.

√ WHY MUST IT BE TIME BOUND ?

It should be time bound because it can helps me acknowledge when i have success achieved my goal.

MY GOALS

↓

SHORT TERM GOALS

♥ Get good results in examinations, assigments, and quiz

♥ Completing my diploma with a good CGPA

♥ Can speak very well in english

↓

LONG TERM GOALS

↓

♥ Have a stable and good career

♥ Bring my parents to Mecca to perform Hajj 

♥ Own a house and car

♥ Getting married and have cute kids

 

WEEK 2

 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE

GPA WORKSHEET

by : Mohd Ikhsan Bin Md. Raus, Roslan Jamaluddin, Mohd faizal Azrul Azwan          Muhammed

Dewan Kuliah 2, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8.00 a.m.

WHAT IS PLAGIARISM ?

Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own

THE COMMON TYPE OF PLAGIARISM:

• Direct plagiarism
• Self plagiarism
• Mosaic plagiarism
• Accidental plagiarism

HOW TO PREVENT PLAGIARISM ?

1.  Paraphrasing

 By express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity

   2. Referencing

 By provide (a book or article) with citations of authorities. ( give credit to the work that you refer)

STEPS TO PARAPHRASING:

√  Rewords ( place words by using synonyms )

√ Rearrange ( Active ⇔ passive )

√ Recheck ( make sure that the meaning is the same as original )

EXAMPLES :

Exercising is very positve for the immune system. People should exercise atleast three times a week.

Paraphrasing : Exercising gives advantage to immune system. People should be done it                                  atleast three times a week.

◊ Tips ⇓

∗ positive ⇒ advantage

∗ should exercise  ⇒  should be done

STEPS TO REFERENCING:

√ Reference page or at the end of paper

√ Using the guideline that are provided by UiTM

√ Search for the APA 6th formatting style

EXAMPLES FOR IN TEXT CITATION:

• Jones ( 1998 ) found …
• Research by Wegener and Petty ( 1994 ) supports …
• Lazar ( 2006 ) notes that …

 

 CALCULATING GRADE POINT OF AVERAGE:

WHAT IS GPA?

◊ GPA stands for Grade Point Average

◊ Average value for accumulated final grades earns in each semester following

WHAT IS CGPA?

◊ CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average

◊ Average grade point earned by students for all the semesters

WHAT IS ICGPA?

◊ ICGPA stands for Integrated Cumulative Grade Point Average

◊ A system for accessing and reporting learner’s development

WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF ICGPA?

♠ Knowledge

    ♠  Practical

♠ Social skills and responsibilities 

     ♠   Attitude and values

♠  Communication and leadership

     ♠   Problem solving and scientific skills

♠   Information management skills and lifelong learning

     ♠   Interpreneurial skills

MARK AND GRADE FOR UiTM:

TYPE OF FAILURE AND DISCHARGE STATUS:

D1 ⇒ HPNG is less than 1.80

D2 ⇒ HPNG is less than 1.80 after P1 status

D3 ⇒ HPNG is less than 2.00 after p2 status

D4 ⇒ Fail in a cerain subject for third times

D5 ⇒ HPNG iss less than 2.00 at the end of the study and still has a course that is not                      completed

D6 ⇒ Pass all the courses that are required from certain programs and had fulfill all the                programs needed but HPNG is less than 2.00

 

 

WEEK 1

GETTING READY TO LEARN

by: Prof. Madya Dr. Halil Bin Paino

Dewan Indera Segara (DIS), Wednesday, June 7, 2017 8.00 a.m.

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY:

School

• Students will spend more time in classes
• Has less reading and have lots of exam
• Always been reminded of exams
• Students attendence will always been taken
• Students are getting lead by teachers
• Students budgets are been managed by their parents
• Less active; not involved in extra activities

 

University

• Spend less time in classes
• Lots of reading but have few of test
• The examinations will not be reminded
• Attendance may not be taken in some classes
• Living on your own
• Using your own finance
• Active; Involved in a lot of activities

HOW TO STEP UP MY GAME ?

 ⇒Always taking good notes

⇒ Make a systematic schedule time

⇒ Master in assignments, exams and quiz

⇒ Read and finish all the assignments given

⇒ Ask other for help

⇒ Punctual; go early to classes

⇒ Discover what type of learner you are

⇒ Ask reliable sources to borrow notes if missed classes

CAMPUS RESOURCES:

∗ Any problems can be refer at Hal Ehwal Akademik (HEA)

∗ Counselling Career Services students who have problems and need advices

∗ Office of Services for student disability

 

A little bit about myself ♥

Hello there!

My name is Dina Syahirah Bt Muhd Ali. I was born on November 22, 1999. I live in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. Im a second last child from five siblings. Im currently studying in University Technology Mara (UiTM) Campus of Jengka. Now, im in a first semester of taking a diploma in office management and technology. My hobby is playing many kind of sports such as playing badminton, netball, swimming and jogging. Not to forget, im also a sucker of good and unic musics too. While my goal is to have a good career which is working in a company as a personal assistant. My main intention of creating this blog is because i would like to share some tips that i have obtain from lecturers on how to have a good and systematic life as a university student.