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Skills Audit –Research and Analytical SkillDescriptorsExample as evidenceHow to improve this skillIT skills(Word, Windows, Excel, Powerpoint)I have little experience and lack confidence in my ability to use software for word processing, spreadsheets etc.12345I am fully familiar with the software packages that I need for my thesis.Research planning and achieving goalsI find it hard to plan and set priorities with regard to my research.12345I can set clear research goals for the next six months. I can prioritise my day-to-day activities so that I can meet my objectives.Record keepingI do not have a consistent approach that allows me to record information that enables others to understand what I have done.12345I keep up-to-date records of all that I do in a logical manner that is easily understood by anyone who reads them.Skills Audit –Self Direction and Personal EffectivenessSkillDescriptorsExample as evidenceHow to improve this skillSelf awareness, ability to identify areas for improving knowledge and performanceI am very unsure of my skills and competencies and do not know how to improve them.12345I regularly assess my own competency in skills areas and am able to improve the level of my performance through courses, experience etc.
Self discipline, motivation and thoroughnessI feel lacking in respect of each of the identified areas.12345I can work efficiently and am able to motivate myself easily. I am able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.Independent workingI lack confidence to study and research independently, to make decisions without help and I am often unsure of what decisions I need to make about my research.12345I am able to work independently of detailed guidance and to make informed decisions about the nature and direction of my research.Skills Audit –Communication Skills SkillDescriptorsExample as evidenceHow to improve this skillWriting skills in different areas I find it hard or I do not have the skills I need in order to write any of the following:Publications, thesis, progress report.12345I feel confident that I can write, have written, have submitted or completed one of the following:Publication, thesis, progress report.Oral presentations in different contexts –e.g. seminars, conferencesMy presentation skills are limited and I have trouble in deciding what to say, how to plan and how tokeep to time.12345I am confident and am able to prepare and deliver good presentations with relevant content and good visual aids.
Support learning in others through lecturing or teachingI have no experience and/or little ability to teach others.12345I can plan and deliver a lecture, seminar or tutorial. I am able to set learning objectives and assess my own performance.Skills Audit –Networking and Team work SkillDescriptorsExample as evidenceHow to improve this skillCo-operative workingI find it difficult to work co-operatively with others in my workplace.12345I can work co-operatively with others in my workplace. I am aware of others needs and am flexible and able to adapt.Communication in groupsI find it difficult to contribute to group discussions. I find it hard to get my point across, be heard, persuade and influence people.12345I interact effectively in group discussions and I am able to contribute productively, listen and influence outcomes.Networking in and outside your institutionI have little or no experience of this.12345I can network effectively with peers and colleagues. I can build effective links with colleagues in other universities, organisations and companies.