Mini Project Workshops and Development of Social and Ethical Awareness

This document discusses the contribution of mini project workshops in the development of social and ethical awareness. It also highlights the value of including appendices in a portfolio. The appendices provided in the document include a personal development plan, personal SWOT analysis, reading log, photos or samples of work, and a time management schedule.

Module: (FY027)Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility
CW1 - Portfolio
Table of Contents
1 Introduction Page No.
2 Mini project workshops attended and how they contributed towardsthe development of my
Social and Ethical Awareness and Responsibility.
3 Importance and value of the Appendices (12 Documents) that I have compiled and provided as
part of my portfolio
4 Conclusion
5 References
6 12 Appendices for the Portfolio
Appendix 1 Personal Development Plan
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis

Appendix 3 Reading Log
Appendix 4 Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshops) relating
to Social and Ethical Awareness and Responsibility.
Appendix 5 Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
Appendix 6 Communication Skills: Identification of the most effective skills
Appendix 7 Social and Ethical Awareness Attributes: Comparison between Good and Bad
Attributes.
Appendix 8 Academic Writing Skills
Appendix 9 Employability Skills
Appendix 10 Notes on Reflection
Appendix 11 Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Appendix 12 Action Plan on a specific academic or professional goal you aim to achieve

1. Introduction: The proposed report reflects upon the understanding and knowledge extracted through the
participation in mini project workshop organised during the academic course. It incorporates as detailed
analyses about the contribution of the concerned workshop in the enhancement of the responsibility as
well as ethical awareness of the individuals. The respective report also determine the necessity as well as
the importance of incorporating appendices in the project portfolio as well.
2. Answer to the question: Specify the mini project workshops that you attended and explain how and why
they contributed towards the development of your social and ethical awareness and responsibility.(500
words)
The participation in mini project workshop allowed me to acquire insights about new concepts and
unexplored dimensions in the field of education and training. Mini projects can be characterised as small
projects that are formulated in order to brief the students about innovative concepts which can help them in
their professional career as well as their personal development.
The mini project workshop provided men with an enriching experience as it helped to alleviate my existing
knowledge as well as skills. I learned the important for facilitating a personal development plan in order to
lead my career as well as person life in the appropriate direction. The mini project allowed me to identify
the necessity for personal swot analysis and how it can help the individuals to determine their potential
strengths as well as focus upon their weakness and try to eliminate the same. My reading habits also
improved due to my involvement in the mini projects. The respective projects provided assistance to me in
managing time in an efficient manner and to utilise the same with investing my efforts in productive
activities. Communication skills can be termed as of the most significant skills which facilitate in smooth
interaction as well as aids in the expression of the viewpoints of an individual in an effective manner.
The concerned workshop assisted me on focusing upon my communication abilities. It alleviated my
confidence level to speak in front of a large gathering without any anxiousness or hesitation. The mini
projects allowed me with an opportunity to participate in academic writing which helped to identify the
importance of integrity as well as responsibility to provide accurate and credible content to the readers.
It helped me in providing authentic content as well as facilitating credit to the necessary individuals from
whom in took references for the propped content in the academic writing. The former practice helped me to
work in accordance with the ethical principles and guideline set for the completion of a task or an

assignment. In order to excel in any field, it is necessary to have the adequate knowledge about the skills
that are required for capturing the employability opportunities prevailing in the market environment. For
instance, the mini projects workshop gave an opportunity to learn about the formulation of relevant and
attractive curriculum vitae. I also got the chance to learn about the reflective writing. The reflection of the
drawn experiences is one of the best parts of the mini project workshops and I had a really good time while
writing the same. Moreover, during the course of the mini workshop, I also formulated an action plan
which highlights upon the desired educational milestones that I would like achieve in the near future.
Overall, it can be sated that the mini project workshop was one of the best parts of my educational journey
in the particular course. I am really thankful for my professors for guiding me throughout the respective
workshop. Also, I would like to mark my participation in such innovative and integrated programs in future
as well.
3. In a paragraph or two explain the value or usefulness of the Appendices (12 Documents) that you have
compiled and provided as part of your portfolio.
The utilisation of Appendices serves as an evidence of the work exhibited by an individual during its
academic course. It is necessary to incorporate appendices while the submission of an assignment in
order to brief the professor about he work executed by the individuals so as to gain the required approval
from the same. The respective practice helps to enhance the authenticity of the assignment. The credibility
as well as hard work of the students is also appreciated through the incorporation of appendices in the
proposed assignments and reports.
4. Conclusion: It can be evaluated that self growth and development is necessary attribute that helps in
individuals to exercise its best potential within its concerned field of study or career. It is very important for
every student to engage themselves in portfolio assignments and practices so as to work upon their skills
et and gain understanding about different types concepts available in the academic environment. Self
development is constant process and every given individuals should strive hard to become the best
version of themselves in order to accomplish their personal desires and professional aspirations.

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6. 12 Appendices for the Portfolio
APPENDIX 1: My Personal Development Plan
My Full Name:
Title of Course I’m Enrolled For:
Name of Institution:
Level at which I am Currently
Studying:
Start Date: 2nd April,2021

End Date: 20th April 2021
My Reasons/Motivation for Doing this
Course:
The project development plan focuses upon preparation of a
blueprint that can act as guiding agent in order to achieve my future
aspirations. This will also assist me in adding time frames to my
respective goals so as to further motivate me to exercise my full
potential to the accomplishment of the same.
Objectives for my personal
development
Actions required to
achieve my objectives
Support and/or
resources I need
Time frame Estimated date
of completion /
achievement
Critical Thinking Ability Enhancement of
environmental
awareness , Focus
upon listening,
Utilisation of evidence
etc.
Rubric,Critical
Thinking Tests
and exercise
3 months 1th July
Communication Participations in
public speaking,
debate competitions,
speeches, practising
effective
communication with
peers and colleagues
Utilisation of
communication
models and
theories
4 months 31st July

Decision Making Involvement in the
complex environment
and situations,
understanding both
the perspective in
case of conflicts,
judgement of pros and
cons related to any
particular issue or
concern.
Marginal
Analaysi,
Pareto,Decision
matrix etc.
2 months 30th June
Negotiation Study the principles of
negotiations,Comparis
on of leverages etc.
Utilisation of
negotiation
matrix
2.5 months 15th July
Learn a new language Enrolment in language
classes
Dictionary,
assistance from
the professors,
books and
magazines of the
particular
language etc.
6 months 1st September
Acquiring internship at a
renowned organisation
Application for the
position of intern at
various popular
organisations
LinkedIn,
Curriculum Vitae,
job portals,
Additional
documents etc.
4 months 31st July
APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS (strong points) WEAKNESSES (weak points)
1 1 Very outspoken

Creative
2
Honest
2 Over reaction
3
Outspoken and Confident
3 Impulsive
4
Motivated
4 Poor time
management skills
5 Empathetic 5 Poor decision
making ability
6
Assertive
6 High risk taker
7
Patience
7 Lack multi tasking
ability
OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS (potential losses
1
Networking
1 Anxiety issues
2
Capitalisation of innovation
2 Lack of emotional
stability
APPENDIX 3: Reading Log
READING LOG
DATE TITLE AUTHOR TIME SPENT NUMBER OF PAGES
READ
5th April
The golden compass
Philip Pullman 26 days 399

2nd July
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll 90days 200 pages
23rd
Septembe
r
The Alchemist Paulo Coelho 30 Days 172
APPENDIX 4: Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshops) relating to Social and Ethical
Awareness.

Caption Caption
APPENDIX 5: Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
6:00 AM Wake up &
fresh and up
Wake up & fresh
and up
Wake up & fresh
and up
Wake up & fresh
and up
Wake up &
fresh and up
Wake up & fresh
and up
Wake up &
fresh and up
7:00 AM Bath Bath Bath Bath Bath Rest
8:00 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Bath
9:00 AM Drive to the
university
Drive to the
university
Drive to the
university
Drive to the
university
Drive to the
university
Breakfast
10:00
AM
Reach at university Reach at university Reach at
university
Reach at
university
Reach at
university
Watch TV series
11:00
AM
Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Shopping
12:00 PM Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Outing with
family
1:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Outing with
family
2:00 PM Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Lunch
3:00 PM Heading back to
home
Heading back to
home
Heading back to
home
Heading back to
home
Heading back to
home
Rest
4:00 PM Gym Gym Gym Gym Gym Gym Gym
5:00 PM Gym Gym Gym Gym Gym Gym Gym
6:00 PM Hangout with
fiends and
family
Rest Language Class Rest Language Class Rest Hangout with
fiends and
family
7:00 PM Hangout with
fiends and
family
Outing with friends Rest Hangout with
fiends and family
Rest Hangout with
fiends and family
Outing with
friends
8:00 PM Outing Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Rest
9:00 PM Dinner Read a book Read a book Read a book Read a book Read a book Dinner
10:00 PM Rest Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Rest
11:00 PM Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

APPENDIX 6: Communication Skills: Effective vs Ineffective Communication
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1 Appreciated 1 Lack of enthusiasm
2 Enthusiasm 2
Confusion
3 Confidence 3
Strained Relationships
4 Positive environment 4
Lack of coordination
5 Cordial relationship with peers 5
Lack of unity
6 Integrity and Dignity 6
Lack of collaborations
7 Enhancement in listening skills
and speaking skills
7
Conflicts
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1 It helps to facilitate smooth flow of activities .
2 It enhances the confidence level of the individuals .
3 The degree of conflicts is reduced to minimum.
4 More efficient and effective work.
5 Effective relationship among the peers.
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Enhanced understanding and responsibility among the colleagues.
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Motivation of the individuals to express their concerns also increases.
APPENDIX 7: Social and Ethical Awareness Attributes: Comparison between good
and bad practices.
No. GOOD ATTRIBUTES No. BAD ATTRIBUTES
1 Accountable for one's action 1 Ignore the responsibility
2 Responsible 2 Lack of accountability
3 Respect value and cultural norms 3 Dishonesty
4 Oblige to the ethical principles 4 Ignorance of the ethical values
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5 Promotes dignity 5 Indigence in unethical means and
behaviour
6 Disciplined 6 Lying and cheating
7 Honest 7 Undisciplined
APPENDIX 8: Academic Writing Skills:
Select from the following list, any three skills that you have learnt from the lessons
and workshops that you have attended; and briefly state the BENEFITS you have
gained from learning the said academic skills:
 Referencing
 Summarizing
 Paraphrasing
 Editing of text
 Data analysis
 Creating a Table of Contents
 Interpreting feedback given by your lecturer; and acting on it
 Using punctuation marks correctly
 Understanding verbs that are commonly used in Projects;
 Reflective writing
 Any other academic skill.
1 Reflective writing Strong points
(advantages)
Weak points
(disadvantages)
Value content creation
Time consuming
Introspection and
understanding about one's
own feeling and emotions
It can be uncomfortable at
times.
Self assessment and
evaluation
May not facilitate in the
description of clinical
experiences and events.
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me->>>>>:
Reflective writing helped to enhance my self awareness.
It also provided assistance to me in c9oveting my
thoughts and feeling and writing its down in attractive and
relatable manner.
2 Paraphrasing Strong points
(advantages)
Weak points
(disadvantages)
Time efficiency Quality gets compromised
Usage of personal
vocabulary in order to write
Alter the original description
of a content

in your own language.
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me>>>>>:
Paraphrasing helped to align my thoughts and words in
accordance with the literature available in the public
domain. It helped to alleviate my vocabulary and form
relevant sentences through which reliable in nature as
well.
3 Editing of Text Strong points
(advantages)
Weak points
(disadvantages)
Refining the content. Possibility of editing out
some relevant point in the
content .
Facilitates in trimming of
repetitive content.
Flexibility concerns
Helps in expansion of the
areas which needs to
explained in a more detailed
manner.
Issues pertaining to usable
content
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me>>>>>:
APPENDIX 9: Employability Skills:
No. Specific skill you’ve acquired
during lessons or workshops
How does it raise your chances of getting your
desired job?
1 Communication The initial interaction or communication helps
to build a good impression in front of the
employer. It helps to express oneself with
sheer confidence and put across the respective
point of view in an accurate manner.
2 Decision making Decision making ability helps to become a
competent leader. It can also help in the
facilitating the right decision at the right time
which can help to capture the right job role in a
prominent organisation.
3 Analytical Skills It will help to critically analyse business
situations and from strategies in accordance
with the same.
4 Academic skills It will help to maintain a disciplined and ethical
behaviour in the organisation.
5 Employability Skills It helps to acquire the best opportunity as well
as adapting to the business environment and
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exercising flexibility within the same.
6 Professional Development It will assist in conducting oneself in a
profession manner within the business setting.
7 Personal development It will help to alleviate the personal grounds in
order to become a more skilled individual and
that can aid in the enhancement of overall
personality.
APPENDIX 10: Notes on Reflection
Define the concept of “Reflection”; and provide details of your OBSERVATIONS,
EXPERIENCES and LESSONS learnt, and how these changed your PERSPECTIVE
on specific matters; and made you a better person.
 Reflection can be characterised as concept of content writing wherein an
individual is required express its feeling and perspective about a given
situation.
 My observation about the reflection can be stated as a very intriguing concept
that helps to facilitate introspection and understanding about one's own
thought process.
 My experience of writing reflection was very interesting and I enjoyed working
upon the same.
 I learned that in order to right an attractive reflection, it is necessary for the
individuals to be honest with themselves. It helps to create reflective content
that is very honest and does not seem manipulated at all.
 My perspective about career, goals and self achievement dimensions have
broadened with the participation in reflective writing.
APPENDIX 11: Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)

NAME: XYZ
ADDRESS: XYZ
CONTACT DETAILS: XYZ
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: I am an HR enthusiast seeking opportunity in a
multinational HR firm which can provide me with necessary platform that can
facilitate me to provide my best potential.
EDUCATION (Name and year of Institution attended):
XYZ
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
XYZ
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Intern at outbound HR consultancy – 6 months
REFERENCES:
Miranda Shorvey (Head of Department)
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APPENDIX 12: An Action Plan for achieving a specific academic or professional
goalof your choice.
Pick any goal from the following list and create an Action Plan for achieving it:
 Completing your studies (diploma or degree) within a record time.
 Completing your Research Report (e.g. IBL) within a specified period of time.
 Finding and completing on time a Work-Based Learning Placement within the
specified period of time.
 Seeking and finding employment (a job) at the end of your studies.
 Any other appropriate goal within the academic or employment environment.
Action For Achieving a Specific Goal
Date: 19th April
My Name:
Course enrolled for:
Level of study:
GOALto be accomplished: Acquire a position of HR executive in Marks and
Spencer.
Actions I need to take in order
to accomplish my Goal:
Intern at various HR consultancy.
Learn compensation and salary insights
Enhance my networking skills
Apply for the respective post at Marks and Spencer
Resources / support / backup
that I need:
My qualification details, my work experience letters,
my extracurricular certification, my language course
certificate etc.
Timeframe: 1 year
Success criteria or indicators:
(How will you know when
you’ve achieved the goal)
The arrival of appointment letter.
Review / evaluation:
(Identify some benefits of
achieving your goal; as well as
some obstacles that hinder
your further progress)
The biggest benefit associated with my goal is to
take step forward towards building the career of my
dreams.
One major obstacle that can be termed as the
change of location. I might have to transfer from my
current city and leave my family and friends in order
to acquire my dream job.