This report, submitted for the BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP assessment, provides a comprehensive overview of personal and professional development. It begins with a definition of these concepts, followed by a discussion of the value of short, medium, and long-term goals, including personal examples. The report then explores the construction and value of a Personal Development Plan, incorporating the student's goals. Task Two delves into how author, purpose, reliability, and relevance impact source utilization. Finally, Task Three presents an evaluation of eight sources used in the report plan, complete with a reference list, demonstrating the student's understanding of academic research and self-improvement strategies.