Soft Skills · Priority List

For when time is short. In recent MAKAUT papers, a few topics carry most of the marks.

# Reading Guide

• Read Priority 1 first, then Priority 2. Inside each, topics are in study order.
• For everything else, read the ⚡ Quick recall box of each topic for the 1-mark questions.
• Full topic list → Soft Skills

# Priority 1 · 7 Topics, 51% of Marks

⏱ about 43 min.

• 1.6Attitude: Meaning, Components and Formation★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 1.11Other Theories of Motivation★★★ ⏱ 9 min
• 2.1Communication Process, Models and Channels★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 2.8Public Speaking: Skills, Methods, Strategies and Tips★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 2.9Group Discussion: Importance, Planning, Elements and Skills Assessed★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 2.11Non-Verbal Communication and Body Language★★★ ⏱ 5 min
• 3.5Presentation Delivery: Before, During and After; Overcoming Nervousness★★★ ⏱ 5 min

# Priority 2 · 10 More Topics, Up to 87%

⏱ about 1 h.

• 1.1Soft Skills: Definition, Types and Significance★★★ ⏱ 8 min
• 1.2Soft Skill Development: Process, Implementation and Measurement★★★ ⏱ 5 min
• 1.5Beliefs, Values and Virtue★★★ ⏱ 4 min
• 1.7Developing Positive Thinking and Attitude★★★ ⏱ 7 min
• 1.10Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 2.10GD Techniques: Initiating, Disagreeing, Summarizing and Attaining the Objective★★★ ⏱ 5 min
• 2.12Teams: Concept, Team Communication and Building Effective Teams★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 2.13Leadership: Concept, Qualities, Styles and Honing Skills★★ ⏱ 8 min
• 3.3Resume / CV and Cover Letter★★★ ⏱ 6 min
• 3.4Presentation Skills: Types, Content and Audience Analysis★★ ⏱ 5 min

# Everything Else · 19 Topics

The remaining 13% of marks is spread thinly across these topics, mostly as 1-mark questions.