Academic Discourse | Academic Writing |
Analysis | Argument Development |
Attention to Detail | Challenging Assumptions |
Coding & Scripting | Collaborating |
Comparative Analysis | Composition |
Concentration | Constructive Criticism |
Creative Writing | Critical Thinking |
Data Analysis | Data Literacy |
Debate | Design Thinking |
Developing a Hypothesis | Digital Literacy |
Diligence | Editing |
Ethical Reasoning | Experiment Design |
Goal Planning | Grammar & Punctuation |
Group Communication | Handling Criticism |
Information Gathering | Information Literacy |
Information Synthesis | Interdisciplinary Collaboration |
Language Proficiency | Listening |
Math Skills | Media Literacy |
Non-verbal Communication | Note-taking |
Numeracy | Objectivity |
Organizing | Peer Review |
People Skills | Personal Resilience |
Persuasive Writing | Planning |
Presentations | Problem Solving |
Public Speaking | Qualitative Analysis |
Quantitative Analysis | Questioning |
Reading | Research |
Self-Directed Learning | Source Evaluation |
Statistical Analysis | Study Skills |
Systematic Review | Systems Thinking |
Teaching | Test-taking |
Time Management | Tolerance for Disagreement |
Tutoring | Verbal Communication |
Visual Communication | Vocabulary |
Work Ethic | Writing |
Studying & Learning
The ability to learn efficiently and effectively including self-study, research, group work and class participation.
Reading & Writing
The ability to fully comprehend and critique written works and to compose written works including essays, research and creative works.
Academic Communication
Academic communication skills beyond writing such as debate, public speaking and collaboration skills.
Technology Skills
Basic technology skills are often expected in an academic environment such as a program, class or workshop. This may include elements of digital, information, data and media literacy.
Critical Thinking
The ability to think in systematic ways to analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply knowledge.
Research Skills
The ability to conduct and evaluate research including fundamental, applied and exploratory research.
Summary
The following are foundational academic talents and knowledge areas.
