Wednesday, 3 November 2010

academic paper title

hi Jo,
I have decided to change the title of my academic paper entirely. my new title is going to be energy saving bulbs and the environment. I have also decided that I will make a power-point presentation

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

academic paper title

Hi Jo,
I have chosen the title:
Are super cars right for the public?
I chose this topic because most people seem to be fascinated by super cars. I have to admit I love them! Whats not to love? They are incredibly fast, luxurious and beautiful in design. However, all super cars come at a ridiculously high price and not everyone can afford them. I decided to research on the impact these cars have had on the the public

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

VARK result

The result of the vark questionnaire showed that I was a visual learner. I was not very surprised  because earlier in the lecture you mentioned that visual learners talk with their hands a lot and most of the time I find it difficult to talk without using my hands. I study better when I draw and highlight diagrams in my notes

VARK score

21

Friday, 24 September 2010

learning line



LEARNING LINE



SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
  1. I am a great listener and a good enough memory
  2. I work well in groups
  3. I am attentive
  4. I like to write down important notes
  5. I am quick to grasp a concept once I am taught
  6. I work well under pressure
WEAKNESSES
  1. I have a short attention span
  2. I can be extremely lazy at times. I need someone to push me to study sometimes
  3. I don't manage my time well
  4. I procrastinate A LOT
  5. I don't prioritise. I can watch TV the whole day and completely forget that I have exams the next day
  6. I don't like revising things that I think I already know
  7. I panic when I am faced with a difficult challenge
  8. I am a bad teacher, I like to help others but I am not good at it

OPPORTUNITIES

  1. My course has some people who work part-time. I believe that will help me to gain more knowledge about the engineering industry
  2. The University has a lot of resources and facilities that help me with my study and learning skills
  3. The University has this learning skills course which will help me with my future work
  4. I am given a wide range of careers to chose from within my field of study
THREATS
  1. I am extremely afraid of standing in front of crowds to make presentations and I know I will be required to do so.
  2. I don't have anyone to push me to study. i fear I may become too lazy and not do the work that is required of me
  3. It may be difficult to juggle my academic and social life
  4. I may find difficult to learn from others because I can be anti-social at times

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

About me

My name is Mofya Mainda. I am 18 years old and I am an international student from Zambia studying an honours degree in mechanical engineering.  In high school I never had a clue of what I wanted to do  but I knew that whatever it was going to be I was going to be the best at it. I researched on alot of career paths like architecture but I finally settled for Mechanical engineering. I chose the course for a number of reasons. Firstly, because I like to set challenges for myself and I like to be different. I always liked cars and drawing mechanical parts and I wanted to do something that would combine both of my intrests.  I chose this course because I wanted a degree programme that would utilise my mathematics, physics and technical drawing skills to the fullest. I chose this course because my parents inspired me and believed that I was capable of doing anything if I put my mind to it.
I hope to work in the automobile or aviation industry when I am done with the course