The Role Of Applied Assignments In Developing Academic Techniques And Competencies

The study examines the contribution of applied assignments to the development of students' academic techniques and skills, drawing on relevant literature and current perspectives in the field of educational sciences. Applied assignments, such as projects, essays, book reviews, and research articles, facilitate the transfer of theoretical knowledge to practical contexts, promoting critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of information, research competencies, and argumentation skills. The integration of these assignments into the educational process supports active learning, study autonomy, and the development of intrinsic motivation, while also providing opportunities for authentic and reflective assessment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the contribution of these applied assignments to the development of academic skills—such as critical thinking, research, synthesis, and academic writing—among students. We intend to demonstrate, through empirical data, that engagement in such activities is positively correlated with higher academic competencies, and to discuss the pedagogical implications for the university curriculum. The research component focuses on a sample of 83 students, employing a Likert-scale questionnaire, statistical analysis, and graphical representations. The results indicate that applied assignments have a significant impact on the development of research skills, critical thinking, synthesis, academic writing, and self-regulation