Library and Campus Resources

By : Miss Nurfarawahidah Badruesham

Assalamualaikum and hi everyone ! This is my last post about study skills . In 26th of July I learn about library and resources for UiTM Jengka that were known as Al- Bukhari Library . We were taught how to find the book that we want and find it at the correct place .

What is library ?????

Library is a building or room that contains a collections of books for use or borrowed by the public .

Type of Resources

Types of resources	Example	UiTM Cawamgan Pahang , Kampus Jengka
Academic Resources	Library , Information Technology and Computer , Registrar	Perpustakaan Al - Bukhari ,  Bangunan Pentadbiran ,  Makmal IT , HEA
Housing , Dining and Transportation Resources	Buses , Dining Places	Stesen Bus , DM Kolej Tok Gajah , Tun Fatimah , Koperasi , Van , Bus
Student Organization Resources	Extra-curricular , Leisure Activities	HEP , Padang ragbi , Court , Stadium , Kem Gading

10 Things Student should know about Al-Bukhari Library

1.Opening hours of the Al-Bukhari library

Day	Time	Exam Week
Monday - Friday	8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.	8.30 a.m. - 10.50 p.m.
Saturday	9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.	9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Sunday	Close	9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.

2.Borrow and book returns 

3. Steps to borrow and return book

OPAC ( Online Public Access Catalog )

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Shelves

A - P (1st floor)

Q - Z (Upstairs)

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Matric card

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KIOSK Self - Check Machine /

Borrowing counter

4. Fine

   - If the fine is not settled the next borrowing is not allowed 

   - 20 cent for 1 day late

5. Book lost

Borrowed books are lost (please make sure the books / materials are not in the wrong place) ⇒ Make a report for the book / material loss(if the book is missing, please report it immediately in the main computer, in order to avoid increasing the penalty)

 ⇒ Customers are given 14 days to find the book

The Process of Payment for Loosing Material

Book Price

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Cost of service 20.00

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Fine / Renew the same title of the book with the latest edition

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Payment for the late return

6. Borrowing from other library
    - If the book that is needed does not have in the collection of Al-Bukhari Library , we can make a request to borrow  from other library at the counter .


7. Using the IT room

• Register for the usage of  IT room at IT room counter
• Prohibited to store personal data on IT room computers
• Use of PC for 1 hour at a time . Please update every hour for usage statistics purposes
• Prohibited to include other software than those already available
• Prohibited to access to sexual web or chatting
• It is prohibited to steal IT room computer devices and equipment

8. Zone in the library

Relax zone

- Discussions can be done in a relaxed and comfortable manner

Quiet zone

- Slow your voice

- Discussion is allowed with the slower intonation of voice

- Set your phone in silent mode

Silent zone

- Any discussion is not allowed 

- The situation must always in a peace of quiet

- Using phone is not allowed

9. i-Book KKM

 - The module that we will learn is :

• End Notes Software
• Online Databases
• Research Work

10 . URL

• Al - Bukhari Library Facebook
• Al - Bukhari Library Website
• Al - Bukhari Library Blog

What is APA Style ?????

• APA ( American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources with within social sciences .
• APA Style rules and guidelines are found in the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the publication Manual of the American Psychological Association .

Citation in APA Style

Goal Setting and Learning Management System

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By : Puan Hamidah Abdul Rahman

Puan Rosenani Sidek

Assalamualaikum and hello . From my last post I had share about plagiarism . Now I would like to share about goal setting and learning management system that i had learned on 19th July .

What Are Goals ?????

• Goals are the ends toward which we direct our effort .
• In other words , goals are things we want to achieve , things we aim for as we pursue a certain course of action .
• You can improve your academic performance in college by learning to set goals that motivate you to do well and that increase your chance for success .

Characteristics of Goals

To be both useful and motivating , the goals you set must have some important characteristics .

1. Goals Should Be Self-chosen ↣ Goals that are set b your parents , teachers , or friends may not always work for you . ↣ You need to determine or choose your own goals . ↣ You need to decide what you want to accomplish . If you set your own goals you will be more motivated to achieve them .
2. Goals Should Be Moderately Challenging ↣ One way to set moderately challenging goals is to consider what you have done in the past . ↣ Goals can always be revised, if you discover you can achieve more than you originally set out accomplish .
3. Goals Should Be Realistic ↣ Think about whether your goals are attainable . Example : It would be unrealistic to expect to get a B or better in Calculus if your math background is very weak and your high school grades in math were never higher than a C . ↣ To set realistic goals , you must carefully evaluate your chances of achieving such goal .
4. Goals Should Be Measurable ↣ A goal is measurable if you can determine whether you reached it . ↣ It would be difficult to determine whether you achieved your goal if you just wanted to "do well in a course ." ↣ It would be much easier to measure your success if you had aimed for an A or a B .
5. Goals Should Be Specific ↣ The more specific your goals are , the more motivated you'll be to achieve them , Example : Getting a B in College Algebra is a specific goal , while getting a "good grade" in College Algebra is not .
6. Goals Should Be Finite / Limits / Bounds ↣ Goals need to have a limited time frame . Example : If a paper is due by Friday , you need to have it done by Friday . However , you might decide to have the paper done by Wednesday so that you can prepare for your big biology exam on Friday . ↣ It's important to set deadlines for all of your goals .
7. Goals Should Be Positive ↣ Negative goal statements tend to make you feel that you can't really be successful , they aren't motivating . Example : "I don't want to get any lower than a C in any of my classes ," "I won't go to dinner until I get this calculus work done ." ↣  You'll always do better if you are working toward something (when you have a positive attitude) ↣ Avoid using words like try , think , hope and should when you describe your goals .

Long - and Short - Term Goals

• Long - term goals are the objectives you set for yourself for the end of the year , for four or five years from now , or even for a lifetime .
• Short - term goals can be set for an hour from now , for the end of the day , week , month , or term ( or semester) . Example : Short - term goals include things like completing a reading assignment , writing an essay , getting a B in a course , getting off probation , or making the Dean's List .
• Think of your short-term goals as steps towards achieving the long-term goals you've set for yourself.

Academic and Personal Goals 

• Academic goals relate to your course work . They include things like going to class , completing assignments , and preparing for exams .
• Personal goals , like making new friends , participating in clubs or sporting events , exercise , or even doing your  laundry

Five - Step Approach to Setting Goals 

• STEP ! : Tentative Goal Statement ⟿ Example : I want at least a B in Biology .
• STEP 2 : List of Obstacles ⟿ Example : I have trouble following the lecture , and I struggle to take notes .
• STEP 3 : List of Resources ⟿ Example  I'll read the chapter before the lecture . I'll rewrite my notes afterward .
• STEP 4 : Revised Goal Statement ⟿ Example : I'll try to earn a B in Biology .
• STEP 5 : Polished Goal Statement ⟿ Example : I will achieve a B in Biology this semester .

Academic Integrity and Performance

 By : Encik Mohd. Ikhsan bin Md. Raus 

Encik Roslan Jamaluddin

Encik Mohd Faizal Azrul Azwan Muhamed

Assalamualaikum and hi again everybody . This is my 4th lesson learning about study skills . On 12th July I learned how to avoid plagiarism and calculate iCGPA .

What is Plagiarism ?????

Plagiarism is an act of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own , as by not crediting the original author .

Avoiding Plagiarism

Many students are unintentionally guilty of plagiarism when they write reports , assignments and research papers .

How to Prevent Plagiarism ?????

• Paraphrasing - Express the meaning of (the writer or something written or spoken) using different words , especially to achieve greater clarity .
• Referencing - Provide ( a book or article) with citations of authorities

Step to Paraphrasing

• REWORD - place words by using synonyms .
• REARRANGE - Active to passive , passive to active .
• RECHECK - Make sure the meaning is same .

PARAPHRASING EXERCISE

Exercising is very positive for the immune system . People should exercise at least three times a week . 
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Exercising gives advantages to immune system . It should be done  at least three times a week .

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Our immune system will get benefit when we exercise .It is recommended to be performed three times a week .

Paraphrasing Homework

Students must be given freedom to use their mobile phone in the classroom . It can be used as learning tool for the students to search for extra notes or explanation .

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Students must be given an ability to use their mobile phone in the classroom . It can be used as learning tool for the students to explore for additional notes or definition .

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Mobile phone must be allowed to used in the classroom by the students . Students can seek for spare notes or answer by using their mobile phone as a learning tool .

Steps to Referencing

One of the most important ways to avoid plagiarism is referencing .

• Include a REFERENCE PAGE or page of works cited at the end of your paper .
• check the guidelines for citing sources properly and make sure that the page meets the document formatting guidelines use by UiTM .
• Look for the APA 6th formatting style .
• Be sure to edit your research paper carefully and check for plagiarism before submitting it .
• Refer to your instructor / lecturer for the turnitin account to assess your paraphrasing and the other anti-plagiarism skills .

The Definition of iCGPA

• The Cumulative Grade Average or iCGPA is a value reported at each end of the semester or duration of study .
• This value demonstrates the achievement of students in mastering 8 domains of learning outcomes .
• Student achievement for each program learning outcome is shown through "Spider Web" report .

iCGPA = 3.56

Incomplete Status (TL)

1. A TL status is for courses such as project exercise / practical training which is not completed within a specific term .
2. A TL status cannot be more than one consecutive semester . If the student does not complete the assigned exercise / practical training within the specific time frame given , he / she is given an F Grade or Fail .
3. Any student with a TL status is required to register as a student by paying study fees and registering for the course .

TO BE AWARDED FOR PASS (LU) AND COMPLETED GRADE STATUS , STUDENT SHOULD OBTAIN THE MINIMUM OF 2.00 HPNG

Unsatisfactory Performance

4.C Unsatisfactory performance for the under observation status (P)

P1 : First Observation - the HPNG obtained is within a rang of 1.80 to 2.00

P2 : Second Observation - the HPNG obtained is less than 2.00 after obtaining a P1 in the last semester .

Taking Effective Notes

By : Sir Ahmad Faris

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone . In my previous post was about memory learning . Now I would like to write about how to take and effective notes .

• Taking notes is writing and idea with our own words .

WHY WE HAVE TO TAKE NOTES ?????

• Help us to pay attention .
• Help us to study .
• Help us to take ownership of ideas .
• Help us to engage our senses .
• Help us to organize and process data and information .

WHY WE HAVE TO REVIEW OUR NOTES ?????

• We lose 80% of what we hear if it is not reviewed within a few hours .
• Identify and questions for peers , the next class or ask the professor .
• There is not enough time to absorb all the information given in class if it's not reviewed on a regular basis .
• Think : "If I were tested on this lecture tomorrow would I ace it ?" Make it so !

WHY RECAPTURE NOTES AFTER CLASS ?????

• An excellent  test-prep strategy for reinforcing information .

BEFORE CLASS

• Review notes from the day before .
• Review your reading assignment .
• Make sure you have paper , test pad , pens and handout .
• Write the date at the top of your paper for notes .
• Leave spaces between the lines so you can add information later .

HOW DO WE TAKE NOTES ?????

• Date and label notes
• Give ourselves space to write
• Use an outline to show main idea , supports and examples 
• Use our own language 

HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR CLASS ?????

• Do pre-reading and homework
• Review syllabus
• Preview previous notes
• Look up key words prior to class
• Plan on listening 80% of the time
• Write the date at the top of your paper for notes
• Leave spaces between the lines so that you can add information later

BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO TAKE NOTE ABOUT THE MOOD OF THE LECTURER

HOW DO WE REVIEW AFTER A CLASS ?????

• Review notes along with the book 
• Create our own examples
• Discuss and compare notes with other
• Re-write notes
• Practice those skills you wish to develop
• Ask professor for clarification

THERE ARE FIVE TYPES OF TAKING NOTES

TWO COLUMN METHOD

CORNELL NOTE TAKING

MAPPING METHOD

OUTLINING METHOD

SENTENCE METHOD

REMEMBER SQ4R

SURVEY-overview quickly scan

QUESTION-establish a purpose

READ-to answer question

RITE-take notes

REVIEW-at the short intervals

RECITE- answer to questions with the book close

Memory Learning and Improving Concentration

By : Madam Wan Rohana Binti Wan Endut

Assalamualaikum and hi everybody . In 21st of June I had learned about memory process , stratergy to memories reading , study method and how to improve concentration .

WHAT IS MEMORY

• Humans memory is the ability of mind to store and recall past sensations , thoughts and knowledge .
• Memory was saved in our brain .
• Humans memory is about 256 billion gigs
• While in computer were called as storage which is stored for immediate use by the central processing unit .
• Computers memory also can be saved in hard disk and pen drive .

THE PROCESS OF MEMORY

ENCODING DATA

• In computers ,encoding is the process of putting a sequence of characters (letters , numbers , punctuation  and certain symbols) into a specialized format for efficient transmission or storage .
• In human life , encoding data is just like writing  or reading something wih 5 senses and saved in memory .

KEEPING INFORMATION

• In computer , storage is an electronic memory device : a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached .
• In human life , storage is place that we use to save our memory although sensory memory (SM) , short term memory (STM) or long term memory (LTM) .

PULLING UP INFORMATION FROM MEMORY

• In computer , retrieval is the process of accessing information from memory or other storage devices just like printer .
• In human life , retrieval is the process to pulling the information in memory just like talking to someone and writing the notes .

HOW TO IMPROVE OUR CONCENTRATION

• Use motivational and organizational strategies .
• Match your learning style and determine your own style study .
• Use V.A.K style

VISUAL (V)

LOOK AT THE LECTURERS 

SIT IN FRONT

TAKE NOTE

AUDITORY (A)

UNDERSTAND WHAT LECTURE GIVE INFORMATION

KINESTHETIC (K)

ACTIVE

ASK QUESTION

SQ3R

SURVEY - make and overview

QUESTION - ask question using WH questions

READ - read a paragraph and try to find the answer

RECITE - summary the notes

REVIEW - do some revision

THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN LEFT BRAIN AND RIGHT BRAIN

Time Management

By : DR Mohamad Azmi Niaz Ahmad

Assalamualaikum and hello again . In 14 June I had learned about time management .  We were taught how to manage our time , the study system , the advantage of being organized and other more .

Definition of time

• Times is the ability to use one’s time effectively or productively especially at work .

Organizational skills

• Organizational skill is the ability to use your time , energy , resources , etc . In an effective way so that you can achieve the things that you want to achieve .

THE REASON WHY STUDENT SHOULD AVOID PROCRASTINATION THEIR WORK

1. Student can manage their work wisely and done on time .
2. Student can do the assignment with perfectionist .
3. Student also can avoid failure .

WHAT IS PROCRASTINATION ?????

Procrastination is the act of putting off intentionally the doing of something that should be done .

HOW TO REMEDY ?????

• Go back to your goal .
• Alert to deadline .
• Prioritized .
• Self reward .

THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING ORGANIZED

• Keep on schedule and meet deadline
• Reduce stress
• Complete work without stress
• Build ypur confidence

Hi ! Assalamualaikum . I would like to introduce myself and tell you guys about my backgrounds . My name is Aiman Zulaikha Binti Norman and I am 18 years old . I was born and raised in Malacca . I am the second out of three children . I have a big brother and a little sister named Arman Zulkarnain Bin Norman and Aiman Zuwaidah Binti Norman .

My big brother is 1 year older than me and my little sister is 9 years old . Arman had just finished his matriculation and waiting for his results while my little sister went to the same school with my mother at SK Batu Berendam 2 . My parents is a teacher . My father , Norman Bin Halimoon is a History teacher in SMK Munshi Abdullah while my mother , Zuhairani Binti Zahib is an English teacher .

I continued studying at UiTM Jengka Pahang as a sport science students . I choose sport science because of my interest in sports . When I was 6 years old I started with a swimming class and learn to play badminton . When I was 10 years old I took martial arts such as taekwondo . In highschool I involved in athletics and fire fighters . That's all about me .

In this site I would write about study skills that I had learn in UiTM .Till we meet again in other post . Bye !