learning portfolio

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Learning Portfolio

During the semester , I have had to develop a unique study structure that was going to maximize the efficiency with which I utilized my study time . Before starting the course , I read the study handbook so that I could get a rough idea of what the course entailed and the nature of information I would be required to familiarize myself with . This enabled me to identify other relevant sources of information besides the books suggested in

the recommended reading list . In the process of reading these materials , I took brief notes of the ideas and points that appeared noteworthy

Being in a non-English speaking country , obtaining relevant books and other resource materials was somehow challenging . I learned to utilize the internet to get books and journal articles from electronic libraries and databases . I also had to subscribe to various journals so that I could get updated news about the course since I realized that criminology is a dynamic and it requires one to get case studies and briefs

After the onset of the course , I had to develop effective study habits so that I could organize my time while staying on top of my work . I realized that in to succeed , I had to make the right decisions about managing my time and resources . I had to give my studies the priority they deserve and I did not let friends or family dictate to me on what...