Academic Skills and PDP Report Plan: Semester 1, BMP3001

This report plan for the BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP module outlines a comprehensive exploration of personal and professional development. The plan is divided into three key tasks. Task 1 defines the role of personal development planning, discussing the value of short, medium, and long-term goals and providing personal examples for each. Task 2 examines how author, purpose, relevance, and reliability influence the effective use of sources. Finally, Task 3 focuses on the evaluation of eight sources utilized in the report, assessing their value and contribution to the overall understanding of the subject matter. The report concludes by emphasizing the benefits of a well-structured personal development plan. The assignment includes an appendix with a personal development plan outlining areas for improvement, approaches, and timeframes for achieving specific goals.

ACADEMIC SKILLS AND PDP

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................2
TASK 1.......................................................................................................................................................2
Describing the role of personal development planning............................................................................2
TASK 2.......................................................................................................................................................3
Discussing how author, purpose, relevance and reliability affect utilize of a source...............................3
TASK 3.......................................................................................................................................................5
Defining evaluation of eight sources that have used in report plan..........................................................5
CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................6
Appendix – Personal development plan...................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Academic skills and personal development plan as key components contribute to enhance
the productivity & performance level of an individual. The current consignment will divide into
three tasks, task one will define the role of personal development planning and second one will
explain how purpose, author, reliability and relevance affect utilize of a source. Furthermore, the
report will justify evaluation of eight sources that use in study under task three.
TASK 1
Describing the role of personal development planning
Overview of personal & professional development-
Personal development concept is described as procedure of conducting several activities
and practices by individual person to develop their strengths & capabilities in effective manner
(Zafar, N., 2020). It gives chance to take essential steps towards long term success in life, which
is not an easy thing to obtain for anyone.
While professional development refers to process of improving and developing new skills
that enable a person to effectively meet their needs and achieve desire outcomes (Hinojosa-
Pareja and García-Cano, 2020). It helps to increase the productivity and performance level of a
candidate which in return allow them to get the best employment chances.
Value of short term aims and 3 examples related to it-
Short term goals are valuable for each and every person, because it effects personal and
professional development of individual person in positive manner (Davis and Coryell, 2020). It
helps to move a person towards further stages, where they may gain better success and achieve
desire outcomes. The best thing about these types of aims is that it provides clarity to person
about their overall plan regarding goals achievements.
Examples of 3 personal short term goals-
 I want to improve my communication skill which is really quite essential for me.
 I want to complete my course work before submission date.
 I want to get high scores in my class and become topper.

Importance of medium term goals and three personal examples-
Like above, medium term aims are also beneficial and essential in varied terms (Suryono
and et.al., 2020). For example, in order to achieve long goals, it is quite important for person to
set medium term aim that help to made a candidate stronger to achieve strategic and desire
results. An individual may reach their aim within 2 to 3 weeks.
My personal medium term goals-
 I want to develop time management skills.
 I want to improve by decision making capability.
 I want to develop research skills that help me to conduct appropriate investigation related
to particular subject or topic.
Significance of long term aims and 3 personal examples-
It can be said that long term goals are beneficial and quite different from the others,
because it takes a long time to provide desire results approx. 8 months or more than years. It
helps a person to think about future and develop plans accordingly (Jung and et.al., 2020). It may
relate to personal or professional career. Some long goals are essential for self- improvement as
they give chance and define way to strive for where a person want to be and where individual is
(Terry and Peck, 2020).
My personal long term goals are;
 I want to become a marketing manager
 I want to improve my interpersonal skill
 I want to start my own marketing company
Importance of personal development plan-
It is important for individual person, because a personal development plan (PDP) play
crucial role in human life in term of providing appropriate guidance and directions to drive their
personal and then professional career towards unexpected growth.

TASK 2
Discussing how author, purpose, relevance & reliability affect utilize of a source
Writer Purpose Consistency Relevance
Zafar, N. Purpose of authors is
to provide detailed
information about
personal development
plan, including its
importance.
This source is reliable
because of choosing
it from authentic
source.
It is applicable,
because it provide
chance to get more
knowledge about
how personal
development plan
work and affect.
Hinojosa-Pareja, E.F.
and García-Cano, M.
Author aim is to
aware individual
about what is
professional
development and how
it affects their
performance.
It is reliable on the
basis of encompasses
content.
This source is
essential because it
give data about
contribution of
professional
development related
to career individual.
Suryono, J. and et.al. The author aim is to
share benefits of
short term goals
setting.
It is consistent due to
appropriate data.
It is important
because of
information
consistent in this
source.
Jung, T. and et.al. Purpose of this writer
is to share usefulness
of medium term
goals.
All the information is
chosen from reliable
source.
This source cater
valuable data about
main subject.
Terry, D. and Peck,
B.
It provide data about
important and
benefits of long term
aims.
This source provides
applicable data.
It define way to set
long term aim.
Blau, I., Shamir- It provide data about Information through Data is essential and

Inbal, T. and Avdiel,
O.
long and other types
of aims that affect
human life in positive
manner.
this source is useful
and applicable.
useful.
Hebebci, M.T.,
Bertiz, Y. and Alan,
S.
Motive of author is to
generate awareness
about personal
development
planning importance.
Chosen from
authentic source.
Personal
development plan
ways discuss in this
source.
Parker, M.M. and
Stone, A.N.
Purpose of these
writers is to provide
info about training
workshop benefits.
It is reliable and
applicable on the
basis of information.
This source caters
info what actually
relate to aim
development and
achievements.
TASK 3
Defining evaluation of eight sources that have used in report plan
Eight chosen sources are quite beneficial and essential in current report plan, because it
provide valuable and appropriate information about overall concepts. It can be evaluated that
each source give data about importance of each short, long and medium term goals. This sources
encompasses key info in detail related to work.
CONCLUSION
From above analysis, it has been concluded that by taking effective initiatives in term of
developing personal development plan individual has obtained several benefits.

REFERENCES
Book and Journals
Blau, I., Shamir-Inbal, T. and Avdiel, O., 2020. How does the pedagogical design of a
technology-enhanced collaborative academic course promote digital literacies, self-
regulation, and perceived learning of students?. The internet and higher education. 45.
p.100722.
Davis, B. and Coryell, J.E., 2020. Relationships, Participation, and Characteristics of a
Community of Practice in Short-Term Adult Study Abroad. Adult Learning. 31(1).
pp.17-26.
Hebebci, M.T., Bertiz, Y. and Alan, S., 2020. Investigation of views of students and teachers on
distance education practices during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. International
Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES). 4(4). pp.267-282.
Hinojosa-Pareja, E.F. and García-Cano, M., 2020. Excellence is not an island: team-based
professional development in Higher Education. Professional Development in Education.
pp.1-19.
Jung, T. and et.al., 2020. Moderating role of long-term orientation on augmented reality
adoption. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction. 36(3). pp.239-250.
Parker, M.M. and Stone, A.N., 2020. More Than Play: Benefits of Play Therapy Training for
Undergraduates and Implications for Student Affairs. Journal of College Student
Development. 61(3). pp.385-390.
Suryono, J. and et.al., 2020. Mind-set Empowerment through Enforcement of Oriented Visions,
Values, and Measurable Goals for Young Entrepreneurs. Talent Development &
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Terry, D. and Peck, B., 2020. Academic and clinical performance among nursing students:
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Zafar, N., 2020. Understanding the role of personal development in undergraduates. Pakistan
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Appendix – Personal development plan
Improvements areas Importance related
to area that will
improve
Approaches Timeframe
To improve
communication skill
It helps to build
strong and
trustworthy
relationship with
other, whether it is
workplace or home.
In term of approach, I
will choose the best
option such as group
gathering and team
work, which enable
me to improve my
communication skill.
1 month and 15 days
To develop time
management skill
It enables me to
achieve better
outcomes and allow
to deliver quality
work on time without
any mistake.
By creating schedule
and mention time
duration for specific
task, I will improve
this area as fast as
possible.
1 month
To develop
interpersonal skills
It is quite important
for me to develop this
area because it enable
me to get better
employment
opportunity and grow
my career towards
unexpected success
and growth as well.
I would take initiative
to join online and
offline skills
development
workshop that help to
develop my
interpersonal skills.
8 months