Take clear, understandable notes in lectures

4

Keep notes organised in a file

4

Read last lecture notes before next lecture

3

Read generally about the subject for a wider background

4

Ask tutors when unclear about the work

4

Ask friends and course mates about the work

3

Know how to use the library and find books

4

Know how to use the library to find journal articles

4

Know how to use the library's electronic search engines

4

Index notes and Summers them

4

Plan revision through weeks before the exams

3

Practise timed essays

2

Check out past papers and practise answers

2

Set out arguments in a logical sequence

4

Be concise in explaining points

4

Use examples and references to support the argument

3

Use grammar, punctuation and spelling correctly

3

Add tables, diagrams, graphs and sketches to illustrate arguments

3

Take plenty of time to prepare and organised what I want to say

3

Speak clearly and concisely

3

Set out the arguments in a logical order

4

Use audio-visual materials to support presentations

3

Listen to other speakers

4

Make contributions that relate to the previous material

4

Use a calculator or PC for statistical analysis

4

Convert units correctly

4

Understand power notation / standard form

2

Quote meaningful significant figures

4

Aware of safety procedures

4

Able to follow written instructions accurately

4

Understand how to use specialised equipment

4

Understand the uncertainty or inaccuracy associated with measurement

4

Develop own ideas

4

Report results clearly

4

Make connections with the associated literature and theory

4

Have a plan which helps balance study and social time

3

Arrive on time to all tutorials and lectures

2

Attend all time tabled classes / modules!

2

Use a diary to keep track of classes, appointments, and deadlines

3

Time tabled a safety margin to complete tasks ahead of time in case of accidents!

3

Use a word processing package to create a document

4

Print out a document

4

Create a Power Point presentation

2

Produce graphical materials

4

Create, store and retrieve files

4

Use the library electronic catalogue

4

Use the world wide web for research

4

Create www pages

4

Take share of the responsibility within a group

4

Demonstrate confidence in contributing your own ideas

3

Make decisions and follow them through

3

Listen to what others are saying

4

Accept and learn from criticism

4

Clarify the nature of the problem before taking action

4

Collect all relevant information

4

Generate alternative solutions

3

Try different methods to see how each performs

3

Justify choosing a particular approach

3

Learn from experience when the solution chosen was not entirely successful

4