If any, which is most important, Cognitive Intelligence or Emotional Intelligence?

The above question to this day is argued by many in regards to what is significantly more important. There is no right or wrong answer; it is entirely a personal decision and choice. Although one would assume that cognitive intelligence would be seen to be more valuable, I personally see the importance of both on an equal level, as they are two different characteristics that can both determine a person’s success.

Firstly, defining both intelligences sees that the IQ is "a number that signifies the relative intelligence of a person," whereas the EQ is "a measure of one's emotional intelligence, as defined by the ability to use both emotional and cognitive thought." However, I would be slightly in favour to the view of Emotional Intelligence, especially on a personal note and from past experiences. "IQ will get you through school, but EQ gets you through life." (Mgjeffrey Blog).

To redefine emotional intelligence, it is "the dimension of intelligence that is responsible for our ability to manage ourselves and our relationships with others." (B. Lynn 2002, p.2.) What a lot of people don’t realise, is the importance of emotional intelligence in the working field. It is assumed that pure intelligence is mainly considered in most professional status jobs. Although this is important, business recruitment also look for staff that are able to emotionally relate to potential clients and customers as it contributes to success. "Exploring and developing emotional intelligence not only makes us happier and more successful, but it helps us motivate ourselves, manage stress more effectively, and resolve conflict with others." (Hughes et al. 2005, p.1.)

The following is a framework which is useful to follow to help develop EQ skills effectively and efficiently. The first one being self-awareness & control, allows the person to be fully aware of  their emotions and themselves. By controling this you can "anticipate and plan emotional reactions to maximize effectivness." (B.Lynn 2002, p.3.). Empathy is the main key to emotional intelligence. It "requires the ability to understand how others perceive situations" (B.Lynn 2002, p.3.). The next one is social expertness which is "the ability to build genuine relationships and bonds with others that are based on an assumption of human equality." (B.Lynn 2002, p.3.) Personal influence is something I find to be so easy but yet so encouraging. By inspiring "others through example, words and deeds" (B.Lynn 2002, p.3.) can extremely motivate.
Referencing List:
B. Lynn, A (2002) The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book: 50 Activities for Promoting EQ at Work, United States of America, HRD Press.

Hughes, M & Patterson, L. B & Bradford Terrell, J (2005) Emotional Intelligence In Action: Training and Coaching Activities for Leaders and Managers, San Francisco, Pfeiffer.

HubPages, Mgjeffrey Blog, Intelligence (IQ) vs. Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Available at: http://mqjeffrey.hubpages.com/hub/Intelligence-IQ-vs-Emotional-Intelligence-EQ [Accessed 22nd Novemeber].

Image Derived from: http://www.inovizion.com/iq-vs-eq/ [Accessed 1st December].

How I would enlighten a new student to the task of Plagiarism & Referencing?..

Firstly, from my own personal experience of plagiarism and referencing, I will be the first to agree with anyone who finds the thoughts of it terrifying! After completing a previous course where I attended numerous classes on the subject alone, I can honestly say I am still waiting to fully master the technique. On the first day of college I found myself sitting in a large lecture room amongst 120 students, and hearing the two words 'plagiarism' and 'referencing' genuinely frightened me. The one thing I have found to be pushing me towards finally being able to apply this referencing efficiently in my work is simply practice. Practice makes perfect and there is no other way of putting it.

To those of you who are completely new to this form of academic writing, I strongly recommend printing out a copy of the Harvard referencing stanfordshire guide . It will be your bible for your duration of college! My first approach to get my head around referencing was reading this guide and I found it to be a significant help. Referencing is a technique that needs to be learnt and mastered. Patience and time is crucial in order for it to improve.

Firstly, let me start by defining both referencing & plagiarism. Why do we reference? We reference to "enable the the user to find the source of documents as quickly and easily as possible." (Pears & Shields 2004, p.1.). By providing referencing in your work you "demonstrate the breadth of your research, allow the reader to independently consult and verify your sources of information & avoid plagiarism." (Pears & Shields 2004, p.1.). Plagiarism on the other hand "is using someone else's words or ideas without properly acknowledging them."(Pears & Shields 2004, p.1.). It can also be defined as plagiarism if one is to put someones else's work "in another way" (Pears & Shields 2004, p.1.) without acknowledgement to the person.
The information and sources throughout this piece have been taken from 'Cite them right: referencing made easy' by Richard Pears and Graham Shields, another helping factor which is great for this topic.

Referencing List:
Pears, R & Shields, G (2004) Cite them right: referencing made easy, Newcastle, Northumbria University Trinity Building.

Academic Skills Tutors/Librarians, Information Services. (2012) Harvard Quick Referencing Guide, Available at: (http://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/harvard_quick_guide_tcm44-47797.pdf [Accessed 22nd Novemeber].

Image Derived from: http://www.socialmediamom.com/2011/03/age-most-important-in-choosing-kids-books.html [Accessed 21st November].