1. UNV 103 Week 4 Student Academic Skills
Assessment Worksheet
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Student Academic Skills Assessment Worksheet
Assignment Background:
Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are will help you understand steps
you should take to improve as a student. GCU wants to assist you in improving in
certain areas, such as study habits and note taking.
Assignment Instructions: Complete the following four sections to assess your
academic skills.
Section 1: Complete this survey by highlighting the number that best illustrates
your response to the statements below.
1. I have good study habits.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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2. I know how to take notes in the online classroom.
strongly disagree
disagree

2. neutral
agree
strongly agree
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3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before completing an assignment.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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4. I prefer to use a computer to take notes in the online classroom rather than
writing everything down on paper.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree

3. strongly agree
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5. I work hard to understand the “big picture” concepts presented in a lecture.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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6. I often think of how I can apply what I have learned in class to my career or
everyday life.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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7. I tend to get nervous before I take a test.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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8. I study for a test several days before the actual test date.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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9. I learn best when I rely on my own ideas.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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10. Listening to soft relaxing music helps me study.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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11. I prefer to study in a group setting.
strongly disagree

6. disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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12. I usually study right before bedtime.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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13. I only use the Internet for researching topics.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree

7. strongly agree
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14. Wikipedia is a great source for researching topics for papers.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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15. I have used the public library for researching topics for papers.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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16. I will use the same study techniques in college that I used in high school or
currently use at work.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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17. I learn by doing something- trying a process out for myself.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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18. I prefer a highly structured learning environment- even an online learning
environment.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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19. I learn by forming pictures in my mind.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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20. When I am learning, I have strong feelings and reactions about things.

10. strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
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Section 2: There are many ways student like to study. Some enjoy listening to
their favorite music while others prefer silence. Some students prefer to study at
home alone, while others insist on study groups or a library setting. To evaluate
your study habits, complete the following table.
Assessment of
Study Skills
Strengths
Weaknesses
Improvement Ideas and Goals
Example: I have a set time and place to work on assignments.
1.
2.
3.
Example: I am easily distracted.
1.
2.

11. 3.
Example: Put other tasks aside for 1 or 2 hours.
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2.
3.
Study Preferences
How do you prefer to study? How often do you study? Why is studying important?
Section 3: As a college student, taking notes is essential to understanding a topic
and for assignment preparation. To evaluate your note-taking skills, complete the
following table.
Assessment of
Note-Taking Skills
Strengths
Weaknesses
Improvement Ideas and Goals
Example: Drawing diagrams.
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3.
Example: Outlining important information.
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3.
Example: Construct concise, to the point outlines.
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2.

12. 3.
Note-Taking Preferences
What note-taking method do you prefer and why? How has this method of note-
taking helped you as a student in the past? Will you use a different note-taking
strategy for the online environment?
Section 4: Review each completed section and reflect on your assessment of
your academic skills. Write a short summary (100-150 words) of what you
learned from completing this assignment. Did you notice any patterns or learn
anything new about your academic skills? How will completing this assignment
assist you in being a successful GCU student? Doyouhaveanyquestions?