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The table below outlines the key competencies that I have developed through my participation in various GSP Academic skills sessions and my academic studies, more generally. You can find detailed examples of how and where these competencies have been developed in the Academic skills - Competency evidence section. Documentary evidence of these competencies can be seen in Academic skills - Documentary evidence section.

Graduate Attribute	Specific Skills	Academic activity where skill developed
*Effective communicator*	Communicating with impact, e.g.: Written communication (including grammar, referencing and style) Oral communication and presentation skills Communication of complex information/research Active listening	Concise, clear, well-referenced written style as demonstrated through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation (circa 10k words) Formal MSc Public Policy dissertation presentation (grade A:1 - top in class) Senior Honours group presentation on relationship between urban planning and social exclusion (grade A:1) Methodology section of MSc dissertation section explaining theory of spatial planning
*Effective communicator*	Responsiveness, e.g.: Tailoring communication to audience Thinking on feet	Presentation to 1st year Public Policy students on dissertation topic during senior honours year. Many of the concepts were unknown and needed to be reinterpreted for this audience Dealing with audience questions: UK Public Policy conference presentation
*Experienced collaborator*	Building productive relationships, e.g.: Building relationships Achieving goals through relationships Understanding of group dynamics and effective team facilitation Influencing, negotiating and mediating	.......................
*Experienced collaborator*	People management, e.g.: Ability to train others Ability to provide clear constructive feedback and direction	.......................
*Investigative; independent and critical thinker; subject specialist*	Implementing problem solving process, e.g.: Drawing on research to establish facts Identifying intended outcomes and alternative courses of action Selecting and implementing one (or more) alternatives and creating workable solutions Evaluating outcomes
	Constructive thinking, e.g.: Thinking creatively
	Utilising research effectively, e.g.: Using research to evidence arguments Analysing and interpreting research
	Decision making, e.g.: Taking and implementing decisions Taking calculated risks
	Implementing critical thinking process, e.g.: Challenging assumptions/questioning information Seeking evidence for arguments Objectivity when arguing any position and willingness to explore alternative solutions Identifying relationships between ideas or pieces of information
	Numeracy, e.g.: Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data
	Subject specialist, e.g.: Ability to apply disciplinary knowledge acquired to real-life scenarios to identify workable solutions
*Confident, adaptable, resourceful and responsible*	Time-management, e.g.: Planning and prioritising work activities Ability to manage and plan own learning, workloads and commitments Project management
	Leadership, e.g.: Leading and influencing others
	Adapting to your environment, e.g.: Ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations and face new challenges constructively
	Taking personal responsibility for your university learning and managing yourself effectively, e.g.: Resourcefulness; responsibility; self-management Confidence to debate your opinions and views openly and receive constructive feedback
*Ethically and socially aware*	Addressing a range of ethical and social issues, e.g.: Understanding of ethical behaviour Understanding of ethical and social implications of applying knowledge gained through university to real-life situations Social and cultural awareness and commitment to social issues
*Reflective learner*	Learning and self-improvement, e.g.: Ability to reflect on own learning process and implement improvements Willingness to learn Ability to plan and manage one’s own personal and professional development

1.2 Academic skills - Skills Summary - Example

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