This document provides an overview of academic skills and personal development plans (PDP) and their significance in achieving success. It discusses short term, medium term, and long term goals and their relevance in personal and professional life. The document also explores the value of a personal development plan in improving weak skills. Additionally, it analyzes the sources used in a report plan and examines the influence of author, purpose, reliability, and relevance on sources. Overall, it emphasizes the role of academic skills in personal and professional success.