| 1. a critical, analytical and creative thinker | |||||||
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| · relate and compare data from different sources, identify issues and obtain relevant information | ✔ | ||||||
| · reason and apply decision making processes and consider how to find solutions to problems | ✔ | ||||||
| · identify appropriate data sources | ✔ | ||||||
| · review a range of different points of view and select the most appropriate conclusion | ✔ | ||||||
| · distinguish between different types of information to inform conclusions | ✔ | ||||||
| · capture key information from written or verbal sources | ✔ | ||||||
| · identify significant opportunities and be pro-active in putting forward ideas for problem solving. | ✔ | ||||||
| 2. a flexible team worker | |||||
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| · build and develop working relationships with academic staff, peers and colleagues | ✔ | ||||
| · work effectively with others to complete tasks and achieve results | ✔ | ||||
| · empower others to work together as part of a team or group | ✔ | ||||
| · recognise and understand when compromise and accommodating others is necessary | ✔ | ||||
| · interact well with others and work co-operatively as a team member | ✔ | ||||
| · understand how to gain the attention of others in a team or group when required | ✔ | ||||
| · understand how to contribute effectively and co operatively with others even if they do not share the same ideas and ways of working | ✔ | ||||
| · express self effectively in a group and in one to one situations | ✔ | ||||
| · have an understanding of team roles | ✔ | ||||
| 3. a problem solver | |||||
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| · use an appropriate approach to questioning in order to gain information from which to draw conclusions | ✔ | ||||
| · use an objective approach to relate to others in order to achieve goals | ✔ | ||||
| · make good use of verbal reasoning skills, able to handle complex data and make selective use of information | ✔ | ||||
| · explore more than one solution in order to solve a problem | ✔ | ||||
| · consider the ideas of others to help solve problems | ✔ | ||||
| · manage the process of problem solving over a period of time | ✔ | ||||
| · demonstrate resilience and lateral thinking abilities when applied to problem solving | ✔ | ||||
| 4. an accomplished communicator | |||||
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| · understand the differences in presenting types of documents, e.g. reports, essays, dissertations, summaries | ✔ | ||||
| · check written work for errors before submission | ✔ | ||||
| · express and convey ideas appropriately and accurately in writing | ✔ | ||||
| · successfully give a presentation or demonstration | ✔ | ||||
| · demonstrate that information being received is understood by using a range of verbal and non-verbal signals | ✔ | ||||
| · understand when people have taken account of your views and you of theirs | ✔ | ||||
| 5. professional and adaptable | |||||
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| · recognise and develop skills and competencies required for learning and future employment | ✔ | ||||
| · develop opportunities for learning activities through current and future roles | ✔ | ||||
| · recognise the importance and value of activities outside the curriculum, e.g. work experience, sports, clubs | ✔ | ||||
| · identify when extra support and help may be useful | ✔ | ||||
| · understand the importance of actively reviewing and maintaining your own development plan in order to set appropriate learning targets | ✔ | ||||
| · maintain positive attitudes to work and understand when a task has not been completed well and identify changes for the future | ✔ | ||||
| · understand how to gain feedback on work or performance | ✔ | ||||
| 6. an efficient planner and time manager | |||||
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| · aspire to and maintain a results-driven approach where appropriate | ✔ | ||||
| · plan day in order to manage time more effectively | ✔ | ||||
| · apply suitable approaches and put in extra effort if required in order to meet tight deadlines | ✔ | ||||
| · prioritise own and others’ work | |||||
| · identify resources required to complete a set task | ✔ | ||||
| · harness motivation and hard work to assist in the completion of work objectives | ✔ | ||||
| 7. an independent learner and researcher | |||||
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| · work without supervision and use own initiative | ✔ | ||||
| · maintain effectiveness in changing environments | ✔ | ||||
| · make appropriate adjustments when undertaking tasks | ✔ | ||||
| · keep track of work schedules and deadlines by applying multi-tasking abilities | ✔ | ||||
| · able to devise own approaches to projects | ✔ | ||||
| · able to set own questions and work alongside colleagues in different environments | ✔ | ||||
| 8. reflective, self aware and self motivated | |||||
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| · establish a course of action for self and evaluate own performance | ✔ | ||||
| · recognise personal successes | ✔ | ||||
| · set own goals and review these systematically | ✔ | ||||
| · review any gaps in understanding and knowledge | ✔ | ||||
| · find opportunities to enhance and develop transferable skills within and outside of the curriculum | ✔ | ||||
| · adjust to meet different work styles | ✔ | ||||
| 9. knowledgeable in their subject area | |||||
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| · generate and recognise best practice and apply imaginative ideas to different situations | ✔ | ||||
| · work out a preferred course of action | ✔ | ||||
| · think laterally and encourage others to do so and consider how they approach an unconventional task | ✔ | ||||
| · present complex and unusual ideas to friends and colleagues | ✔ | ||||
| 10. information literate and IT literate | |||||
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| · comfortable using computers, including different applications in context | ✔ | ||||
| · knowing where to use information and how to reference | ✔ | ||||
| · understanding how to use different software effectively | ✔ | ||||
| · able to keep up to date with current IT applications and how they can be used to enhance work within and outside university | ✔ | ||||
| · able to evaluate the effectiveness of different information sources | ✔ | ||||
| · able to make effective use of the library and internet resources | ✔ | ||||
| · understand how to present information within their academic context | ✔ | ||||
| 11. competent in applying their knowledge and skills | |||||
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