BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP Assessment 1: Written Report

This report, submitted for BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP Assessment 1, delves into the concepts of personal and professional development. It defines these concepts and discusses the value of short, medium, and long-term goals, providing personal examples for each. The report also explains the importance of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and includes an example constructed using the student's goals. Furthermore, the report examines how 'Author, Purpose, Reliability, and Relevance' influence source use, and it provides an evaluation of eight sources used in the report plan. The report covers various aspects of personal growth, skill development, and the critical evaluation of information sources, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

BMP3001
Academic Skills and PDP
Assessment 1
Written Report Plan and Evaluation of
Sources
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Contents
Task One:
Definition of the concept of personal and professional development
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Description and discussion of the value of short term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples 2
Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples 2
Description and discussion of the value of long term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples 3
Description and discussion of the value of a Personal Development
Plan and construction of an example using my goals 3
Task Two:
Description and discussion of how ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability
and Relevance’ affect the use of a source 4
Task Three:
Ann evaluation of eight sources I have used in the report plan
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References 7
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Task One:
Definition of the concept of personal and professional development
Personal development is the process of improving one's skills, capabilities,
and learning in order to improve one's standard of living. It assists in achieving
desired goals as well as professional advancement, which involves education,
employment opportunities, and other factors. As a result, the ability to live a happy
and fulfilled life is enhanced.
Professional Development, on the other hand, enhances the capability of
necessary skills and information for success in the workplace. It also focuses on the
necessary improvements to reach the intended outcomes. As a result, these
innovations leads to long performance and advancement.
Description and discussion of the value of short term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples
Setting a goal is a crucial step toward achieving desired objectives. Short-
term goals are defined as those that last less than a year. These objectives boost
morale and competitive spirit, making it more likely to meet lengthy objectives. Some
of these are mentioned below.
 Possessing interpersonal skills
 Being skilled at time management
 Being able to manage stress and work pressure
Description and discussion of the value of medium term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples
Medium-term goals are all those that must be accomplished within Eighteen months
to three years. These goals must be assessed on a regular basis to ensure their high
quality; otherwise, they will lead to dissatisfaction and inability to achieve planned
personal goals. Some of these are discussed as follows.
 Developing business management skills
 Developing a successful legal profession
 Effective when it comes to beginning a business
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Description and discussion of the value of long term goals
identifying at least 3 personal examples
Long-term objectives are those that a person really wants to accomplish in the
future. It assists in the development of short-term future plans. These objectives are
typically necessary for the improvement process for a professional future. Some
examples of long term goals are as follows:-
 Developing leadership styles and talents
 Acquiring a degree
 Setting aside enough money for the future
Description and discussion of the value of a Personal Development
Plan and construction of an example using my goals
The Personal Development Plan explains how a person might improve their future
performance by participating in meaningful and successful activities. The strategy
also makes it easier to carry out last-minute plans. Furthermore, PDP broadens the
breadth of competence while also assisting people in self-evaluation. Below is a list
of the most effective PDPs.
Goals Learnt Tactics
Utilised
Support/
Resources
Measurement
of Success
Target Date
Managing
Stress Level
and Work
Pressure
Exercising and
meditating to
evolve happy
hormones and
other stress
reduction
techniques
Online yoga
classes, Books,
Journals, healthy
and useful
thoughts
Measuring
stress level in
day to day
activities
Three months
Developing
Business
Management
Skills
Learning
business
models and
theories,
putting these
Online lectures,
Business
Management
Books
Solving practical
problems,
analysing
before and after
performance
Three years
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into practice
Acquiring
Leadership
Styles and skills
Learning all
theories and
styles
Books, Journals,
online classes,
live test to
expand
knowledge
Reviewing from
teammates,
analysing
performance
Five Years
Task Two:
Description and discussion of how ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability
and Relevance’ affect the use of a source
The sources constitute the foundation of academic research when they are valid and
can be reliable. These sources reflect the credibility of research. The CRAAP test is
used to determine the reliability of the obtained source. CRAAP is the abbreviation
for Currency, Relevancy, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It is vital step in the
process of evaluating the accuracy of the sources. Furthermore, help to determine
whether the resource are relevant for the research or not. Thus, helps in measuring
credibility and reliability of a source.
Task Three:
An evaluation of eight sources I have used in the report plan
Sources Author Purpose Reliability Relevance
Journal Audrey
Landuran &
Bernard
N’Kaoua
The authors
determined
the digital
assistance to
enhance life
plans
The authors
are in the
University of
Bordeaux and
has published
many more in
respect to
personal
Relevant in
self-
determination
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development
Journal Fernando
Almeida, Jose
Morais
The study
focus on
acquiring soft
skills for
higher
education
The authors is
in University of
Porto and
INESC TEC,
Portugal
Evaluation of
various soft
skills and
strategies for
engineering
courses
Journal Fahriye
Altinay and et.
al.
The journal
aims online
learning and
practices, shift
to digital world
The authors
works in
Societal
Research and
Development
Centre,
Cyprus
Relevant in
adding value
in career
progression,
research
outcomes are
discussed
E-Book Natalya
Totskaya
The book is
about
increasing
employability
skills amid
pandemic
situation
The author
has published
many more
books in
respect of
generic skills
and personal
attributes in
COVID-19
pandemic
Relevancy in
survey
conducted so
as to
acknowledge
employability
skills
Journal Zenzi
Huysmans
and et. al.
The authors
focus on
exploring
strategies to
foster
personal
development
skills
The author is
in College of
Physical
Activity and
Sport, USA
and even
published
other journals
in respect of
Relevant in
acquiring
coaching
strategies to
foster
development
skills
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personal
development
Book John Aliu,
Clinton
Aigbavboa
and
Wellington
Thwala
The authors
portrays the
employability
skills and
theories to
foster
professional
development
skills
The authors
has published
other books
on
professional
development
skills
Employability
theories and
models are
relevant for
higher quality
of life
Book Dr. Eugene B.
Habceker
The author
specifies the
soft skills for
leadership
transformation
The author
has effective
knowledge
about soft
skills to
become
effective
leader and
has published
many books
Effective soft
skills and
leadership
styles
Journal Laura Pylvas,
Petri
Nokelainen
The authors
aims at
academic
skills to
promote
professional
development
and self-
awareness
The author is
in University of
Helsinki,
Faculty of
Education and
Culture
The Four
Factor Model
in acquiring
academic
skills is
relevant
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