ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE (by : En Zahid Laton)

Avoiding Plagiarism

Definition of plagiarism :

Using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's owns as by not crediting the original author.

Types of plagiarism :

• Turning in someone else's work as your own.
• Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit.
• Changing words but copying the sentences structure of a source without giving credit.

How to prevent plagiarism?

• Consult your lecturer.
• Plan your paper (don't do last minutes).
• Take effective notes.
• Know how paraphrase.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Calculating GPA

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TAKING LECTURE NOTES (by : En Zahid Laton)

Taking Lecture Notes

Why take lecture notes :

• Promote active listening
• Provides an accurate record of information
• Provides an opportunity to interpret, condense and organize information
• Provides an oportunity for repitition of the material

How to take lecture notes?

• Prepare before taking notes

1. read the text assignment before class
2. build up some background about the topic
3. have some idea what lecture is about
4. identify main ideas of the lecture and organize your notes easier
5. be familiar with the keywords

• Become active listener

1. decide what you want to listen
2. focus your attention physically by setting up and making eye contact with the speaker
3. listen for the main points and related details and take notes

Effective Note-Taking System

Cornell Method

The Cornell Notes System (also Cornell note-taking system, Cornell method or Cornell way) is a note-taking system devised in the 1940s by Walter Pauk, an education professor at Cornell University. Pauk advocated its use in his best-selling book How to Study in College.

Reviewing Notes :

• your notes
• from the headings
• recall questions
• talk about infomation with others

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (by : En Shamsul Annuar Haji Sulaimin)

Definition of Financial Accounting

Involves two related functions - the recording of transactions and the preparation of financial statements. A transaction is any activity involving money. Running, dancing and taking a bath are all activities. Such activities become a transaction in accounting terms only if there is a payment involved.

A business engages in numerous transactions, such as when it buys and sells goods and pays rent and salaries. The transactions are recorded in books of account and this recording is referred to as bookkeeping.

Why does a business need to keep accounting record?

• To prevent cash and other assets such as property, vehicle and inventory from being stolen or improperly used.
• To monitor the cash available to business, checking whether there is enough to pay bills on time.
• To keep checking whether the business is doing well - that is whether there is sufficient reason for continuing to carry on with the business.
• To satisfy the tax inspectors.

Reference : Financial Accounting : An Introduction by Augustine Benedict & Barry Elliott

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMPUS (by : En Shamsul Annuar Haji Sulaimin)

UiTM Resources

Administration Department

The most responsible for managing administrative and human resource matters.

The function of this section is:

• Human resource Management
• Human resource development
• General Administration
• Vehicle Management
• Customer Service Management

Hal Ehwal Akademik (HEA)

• Registered subject
• Dropped subject
• Review of appeal
• Cheat during exam

Hal Ehwal Pelajar (HEP)

• Co-curiculum (Kesatria Negara, Kesatria Kembara, Jabatan Pertahanan Awam)
• MEDEC
• Residential College Unit (College Tok Gajah, College Mak Kilau, College Tun Teja)

Library

• A lot of resources (textbooks, journals, article)
• Reading area
• Borrowing books
• Discussion room

Bursary

• fees
• fines

Laboratory and ICT

• Using a laptop
• Booking hall
• Booking equipment for slide show

Security and Safety Department

• Safety and security
• Investigate the case

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TIME MANAGEMENT (by : Dr. Mohamad Azmi bin Nias Ahmad)

Definition of Time

The ability to use one's time effectively or productively.

5 Strategies

• daily planner
• weekly schedule
• semester calender
• academic vs personal life
• avoid procrastination (the act of putting off intentionally the doing of something that should be done)

Organising Study Time

Time-Management Strategies

• Start your day with a clear focus

You should be to determine what you want to achieve that day and what you absolutely must accomplish.

• Have a dynamic task list

Capture the tasks and activities you must do on a list and revisit this list frequently and add new items as soon as they appear.

• Limit multi-tasking

Plan your day, set specific time and focus on one thing at a time.

• Minimize interruptions

The more uninterrupted time you get during the day to work on important tasks, the more effective you'll be.

Reducing Procrastination

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GOAL SETTING (by : Dr. Mohamad Azmi bin Nias Ahmad)

Definition of goal

A goal is the object of a person's ambition or effort (an aim or desired result).

Characteristics of Goals

• Self-chosen

We need to choose our own goal and be motivated to achieve them.

• Moderately challenging

Goals that will require us to achieve more than we did before.

• Realistic

To set realistic goals, we must evaluate our chances of achieving each goal.

• Measurable

A goal is measurable if you can determine whether you reached it.

• Specific

The more specific your goals are, the more motivated you will be to achieve them.

• Positive

Negative goal statements tend to make you feel that you can't really be successful.

Writing Effective Goal Statements

1. Write down what you want to accomplish.
2. Write down any obstacles.
3. Write down any resources available to you.
4. Review and revise your tentative goal statement.
5. Polish your goal statement.

Learning Management System (LMS)

A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking and delivery of educational courses or training programs.

LMS help the instructor deliver material to the students, administer tests and other assignments, track student progress and manage record-keeping.

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GETTING READY TO LEARN (by : Dr. Mohamad Azmi bin Nias Ahmad)

Making the transition (from school to university)

Learning at the university are too different when we are learning at secondary school.

In university :

• spend less time in class
• study outside of class
• need read a lot of books
• have fewer test (quiz, assignment)
• might not reminded of due dates and exams
• no extensions of due dates
• you are responsible for your own learning or behaviours
• instructors don't tell you exactly what notes to take

Characteristics of Successful Students

• Responsible

As a student we have to be responsible to attend the classes everyday and complete the all assignments on the time.

• Communication skills

When we are in university, we have a lot of presentation. So we must have a good communication skills to speak clearly and bravely in front of the class.

• Good time management

As a successful student, we should manage the time in academic, co-curriculum and personal life.

• Discipline

Discipline is important for students to be consistence in our study and help us to achieve our goal.

Learning Styles to Enhance Performance

• Visual : need to see information
• Auditory : need to hear information
• Kinesthetic : need to be physically active and doing things

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