This report provides a detailed analysis of academic skills and the creation of a personal development plan. It begins with an introduction to academic skills, encompassing writing, presentation, and referencing, and their role in critical thinking and reflective practice. The report then defines personal and professional development, emphasizing continuous learning for career success. It outlines short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, providing a framework for achieving both personal and professional objectives. A personal development plan is presented, detailing objectives, current proficiency, target proficiency, required tasks, and timelines. The report also evaluates the importance of author, purpose, reliability, and relevance of sources in academic writing. Finally, the report includes an evaluation of the sources used, assessing their author, purpose, reliability, and relevance to the topic, before concluding with a summary of the key findings and recommendations.