Reflective Assignment 1

Throughout SAM programme, the economics subject has given us the most things to learn. The very first assignment given to us was "Article Analysis". This assignment requires us to think critically on the message that is hidden in the article. We prepared drafts and then showed it to teacher to assess it. after that, we do several amendments on the assignment backed up by evidence on the internet. In the process, we analyzed the article critically and provided different solutions to tackle the multiple situations. The assignment was then handed in on time. This assignment allowed us to develop Taylor's Graduate Capabilities (TGC).

The first TGC that we obtained through this assignment is digital literacy. Our teacher taught us to use the internet resources efficiently by using more specific terms to get more appropriate result. We were also exposed to the website such as "www.tradingeconomics.com" to search for economics information and data for our assignment. In addition, we learned to hand in our assignment through the internet by using "Turnitin" to check the originality of our work.

Furthermore, we have achieved the thinking and problem solving skills. The moment we found the article assigned to this assignment, we immediately read through and linked the points with our economics chapters. We then interpret and figure out economic policies that is suitable for current economic situation.

Moreover, interpersonal skills are mastered when we strive to complete our assignment. Throughout the process to complete our assignment, we had met teacher as a group to discuss about the ways to improve our assignment. We had to communicate with teacher in a very formal manner and be caring towards our group members. We also discussed about the topic with our friends to generate more brilliant ideas.

These TGCs allowed us to be able to communicate better with others. For instance, the interpersonal skills granted us a good coordination with teammates so that future group works can be done with ease through efficient communication. Whenever a problem arises, we will be able to solve it calmly without stress because if the thinking and problem solving skills.  When we are able to grab the idea of the interview questions and answer them with good response.

Or future plans will be greatly associated with the TGCs. For example, we will be able to compete with other graduates for job opportunities because we have an extra skill called digital literacy. It allows us to survive in this fast-changing technological world. Moreover, we would be able to penetrate the job market without barriers. Our contribution will be able to boost economic growth and employment rate.