Identify 2 graduate attributes you have developed through your academic programme, and discuss specific assignments or projects that serve as evidence of your growth in those attributes.
1) Critical Thinking: One graduate attribute that I have developed through my academic programme is critical thinking. This skill has been developed through various assignments and projects, one of which is a research project I undertook during my final year.
In this project, I had to critically analyze various research sources, gather relevant information, and synthesize the findings to answer a specific research question. Through this project, I not only learned how to critically evaluate the quality and relevance of research sources but also how to identify gaps in existing knowledge and contribute new insights to the field.
Additionally, I had to think critically while designing the methodology for data collection and analysis, ensuring that it was rigorous and aligned with the research question. This required me to consider different perspectives, anticipate potential limitations, and make informed decisions to ensure the validity and reliability of the research findings.
Overall, this research project served as evidence of my growth in critical thinking as I was able to apply logical reasoning and evaluate information effectively, ultimately producing a well-structured and evidence-based research report.
2) Communication Skills: Another graduate attribute that I have developed through my academic programme is communication skills. One project that served as evidence of my growth in this attribute was a group presentation that I participated in during a marketing course.
For this project, my group and I were tasked with developing a marketing campaign for a fictional product. We had to work collaboratively, gathering information, conducting market research, and synthesizing our ideas into a cohesive strategy. Afterward, we had to present our campaign to the class.
Through this project, I was able to enhance my communication skills in several ways. Firstly, I had to effectively communicate and collaborate with my group members, ensuring that all ideas were heard and integrated into the final campaign. This required active listening, effective feedback, and clear articulation of my own thoughts and suggestions.
Secondly, during the presentation, I had to effectively communicate our campaign strategy to the audience. This involved structuring the presentation in a logical and engaging manner, using visual aids effectively, and delivering the content with clarity and confidence. Furthermore, I had to answer questions from the audience, demonstrating my ability to think on my feet and provide concise and coherent responses.
Overall, this project provided concrete evidence of my growth in communication skills, showcasing my ability to collaborate effectively in a team and deliver information clearly and persuasively to an audience.