Academic Skills and PDP - Written Report Plan and Evaluation of Sources

This report discusses the concept of personal and professional development, the importance of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, and the value of a Personal Development Plan. It also evaluates how 'Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance' can affect the use of a source and assesses eight sources used in the report plan.

BSc (Hons) Business Management with
Foundation
BMP3001
Academic Skills and PDP
Assessment 1
Written Report Plan and Evaluation of
Sources
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Contents
Task One:
Concept of personal and professional development 3
Determine the value of short-term goals and list at least 3 personal
examples 3
Determine the value of medium-term goals and outline at least 3
personal examples 3
Determine the value of long-term goals identify at least 3 personal
examples 3
Evaluate the value of a Personal Development Plan and create a
personal development plan 4
Task Two:
Discuss how ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance’ can
affect the use of a source 6
Task Three:
Assessment of eight sources I have used in the report plan 7
References 10
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Task One
Concept of PPD
PPD is a planned and systematic process which supports an organization in
creating a process through which personal and professional development can be
done (Kanes and et.al, 2017). In other words, it is a process which supports in
enhancing the required skill set which will be helpful in meeting the organizational
objectives and performance standards effectively and efficiently.
Determine the importance of short-term goals and state 3 examples
Short term goals are helpful in creating a clear path through which one can
focus on single thing with clarity (Steca and et.al, 2016). These goals are helpful in
enhancing focus and give direction. Few short-term goals which need to be achieved
are listed underneath:
 Enhance communication skills
 Daily spend 1 hour for studying
 Get tutoring for maths this academic session
Determine the importance of medium-term goals and state 3
examples
Medium term goals are helpful in getting best of both goals and objectives
which supports in making maximum progress for the accomplishment of the
objectives (Ahmad and Chen, 2018). These goals support in being motivated and
always look forward towards long term objectives. Some of the medium-term goals
are listed below:
 I will score 70% or higher grades in chemistry midterm exams
 I will engage in saving money
 I will improve my performance in English and will try to score more than 70%
Determine the importance of long-term goals and state 3 examples
Long term goals are related to the objectives which needs to be accomplished
in the future and require time and strategic planning (Datu, Yuen and Chen, 2018). Few
long-term goals which need to be achieved are outlined below:
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 Explore career in the interested domain
 Find a good job and job position
 Graduate from college/ university with good grades
Evaluate the importance of PDP and create a personal development
plan
Value of personal development plan
 It is helpful in planning career change for enhancing current skills, knowledge
and competencies (Grit, Guit and Van der Sijde, 2019).
 The plan supports in determining personal strengths and weakness.
 The plan supports in optimizing and capitalizing existing skills and capabilities.
Personal Development Plan
SKILLS CURRENT
LEVEL
EXPECTED
LEVEL
STRATEGY ANALYSIS TIME BOUND
Enhance
communic
ation skills
2 5 For
enhancing
my
communicati
on skills, I will
focus on
active
listening and
will try to be
more
descriptive
and clearer
which will be
helpful in
delivering the
right
message and
understandin
As it is a
short-term
goal, it will
be
accomplishe
d within the
time frame
of 3 months
and the
achievemen
t of such
goals can
be analyzed
through
changes in
understandi
ng and
accepting
3 months
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g others’
opinions.
others’
opinions an
idea.
I will score
70% or
higher
grades in
chemistry
midterm
exams
4 7 For
achievement
of 70% or
more score in
chemistry in
the mid-term
exams, I will
continuously
focus on
attending all
classes
regularly,
clear my
doubts and
will make
sure I am
revising the
concept on
daily basis.
To identify
the
improvemen
ts and
progress in
this midterm
goal, I will
engage in
mock test
and
examine my
performanc
e standards.
6 months
Graduate
from
college/
university
with good
grades
5 8 For
graduating
from a
recognized
university/coll
ege with
good grades,
I will
constantly
work on my
performance
To identify
the progress
of this long-
term
objective, I
will identify
my
performanc
e
throughout
the year and
1 year
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standards,
will give all
tests d
exams and
measure the
performance
standards
and will
monitor my
progress
through
which further
modification
can be done.
ensure
working
towards
progress.
Task Two:
State how ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance’ can create
an impact on the use of a source
Author- They are the prime source of offering knowledge and describing all
valuable information that can be helpful in sharing knowledge.
Purpose- The purpose of the source defines the reason behind specific data
and information. In other words, it defines the objectives of the specific source.
Reliability- It define the accuracy and dependability of the data which has
been quoted and collected through a source and thus it supports in ensuring users
that the specific source is defining appropriate data.
Relevance- The relevance of source defines the connection and accuracy of
the information which has been quoted and it defines the information which has been
given is applicable to the specific topic or subject (Rahman and Miah, 2017).
Task Three:
Assessment of eight sources which has been used in the project
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Author Purpose Reliability Relevance
Alden-Rivers, B.,
2016
To understand social
innovation education.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
The information is
relevant as the data
supports social
innovation education in
uncertain world and
how this can drive
innovation and
entrepreneurship.
Grit, R., Guit, R. and
Van der Sijde, N.,
2019
To manage
competencies and
personal development.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
The information
quoted in this source is
relevant as it supports
in managing the
competencies and
personal development
plan.
Jerkku, M.,
Taajamaa, V. and
Kirjavainen, S.,
2016
To understand self-
efficacy in
development.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
This source has quoted
relevant data which
supports in
understanding the
concept of self-
efficacy In developing
products.
Kennelly, E.,
Osborn, D.,
Reardon, R. and
Shetty, B., 2016
To examine the
concepts of e-
portfolio.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
This source has
relevant information
which defines the
concepts of e-portfolio
and student
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interviewing skills.
McSherry, R.,
Bettany-Saltikov,
J., Cummings, E.,
Walker, K., Ford, K.
and Walsh, K.,
2019
To explore the impact
and results of
professional doctorate
programme.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
This source defines the
relevant information
regarding the influence
and results of programs
and continuing
education.
Mujib, M.A.,
Aryaningrum, K.
and Selegi, S.F.,
2020.
To identify
improvement of soft
skills.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
The source defines
relevant information
regarding the use of
Blended learning
method and
development of skills.
Ningsih, A.G.,
Rahayuningrum,
D.C., Nur, S.A. and
Anggraini, S.S.,
2019
To enhance skills by
using serial pictures.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
The source defines the
relevant information
regarding improving
skills with the help of
serial pictures.
Thurgate, C., 2015. To define work-based
learning.
The data which has been
quoted in this source is
reliable.
The source quotes
accurate information
regarding work-based
learning.
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References:
Ahmad, T. and Chen, H., 2018. Potential of three variant machine-learning models for
forecasting district level medium-term and long-term energy demand in smart grid
environment. Energy. 160. pp.1008-1020.
Datu, J. A. D., Yuen, M. and Chen, G., 2018. Exploring determination for long-term goals in
a collectivist context: A qualitative study. Current Psychology. 37(1). pp.263-271.
Grit, R., Guit, R. and Van der Sijde, N., 2019. Managing your competencies: personal
development plan. Routledge.
Kanes, S. J and et.al., 2017. Open‐label, proof‐of‐concept study of brexanolone in the
treatment of severe postpartum depression. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical
and Experimental. 32(2). p.e2576.
Rahman, S. M. and Miah, M. D., 2017. The impact of sources of energy production on
globalization: Evidence from panel data analysis. Renewable and Sustainable
Energy Reviews. 74. pp.110-115.
Steca, P and et.al., 2016. The effects of short-term personal goals on subjective well-
being. Journal of Happiness Studies. 17(4). pp.1435-1450.
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