Professional Development: Goals, Plan, and Source Evaluation Report

This report delves into the multifaceted realm of personal and professional development, meticulously outlining the significance of goal setting across short, medium, and long-term horizons. It explores the crucial role of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in enhancing individual performance and competence, while also addressing the critical evaluation of sources through the CRAAP test. The report identifies eight diverse sources relevant to PDP, offering insights into their authors, purposes, reliability, and relevance. The report concludes by emphasizing the pivotal role of continuous personal and professional growth in achieving desired life and career objectives. The report also includes references to various books and journals to support the analysis.

Report Plan and
Evaluation of Sources

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK ONE......................................................................................................................................3
(1) Define Personal and Professional Development...............................................................3
(2) Short Term Goals along with Illustrations........................................................................3
(3) Medium Term Goals along with Illustrations...................................................................3
(4) Long Term Goals along with Illustrations........................................................................4
(5) Value of Personal Development Plan (PDP)....................................................................4
TASK TWO.....................................................................................................................................5
(1) Discuss the effect of ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance on use of a source....5
TASK THREE.................................................................................................................................5
(1) Identifying Eight Sources for PDP...................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Academic skills are the abilities that enable people to become proficient learners. These
abilities help children gain the confidence they need to participate in competitive activities
without fear. Individuals with great intellectual abilities reap the benefits of their
accomplishment. Individuals can easily venture beyond of their comfort zone when they have
these capabilities. This report investigates the significance, roles, and goals of personal as well as
professional development in one’s life.
TASK ONE
(1) Define Personal and Professional Development
Personal development is the process of improving one's abilities and knowledge in order
to improve one's quality of life. It assists in achieving life's desired goals by proper career
planning, which includes education, employment, and other factors. It also maximises one's
ability to live a fulfilling life.
Professional Development, on the other hand, attempts to improve relevant skills and
knowledge in order to increase workplace efficiency and effectiveness. It highlights the areas
that require improvement. As a result of these advances, individuals have experienced long-term
success and growth.
(2) Short Term Goals along with Illustrations
As previously said, creating goals is a critical step in achieving them successfully. These
are commonly referred to as short-term goals, as their length is likely to be limited for a year or
less. These objectives boost morale and competitive spirit, maximising the possibility to achieve
objectives for long- term. The following are the short-term objectives that must be inherited:
 Inheriting time management skills
 Eliminating stress and work pressure
 Achieving interpersonal skills
(3) Medium Term Goals along with Illustrations
Medium-term goals are those that must be accomplished within period of 18 months to 3
years. These objectives must be closely monitored in order to preserve their high quality;

otherwise, they will lead to dissatisfaction and failure in life. The following are the medium-term
objectives that must be inherited:
 Efficiency in business models and theories
 Proficient with management skills
 Career progression in legal sector
(4) Long Term Goals along with Illustrations
Long-term objectives are those that an individual want to achieve in the future. It aids in
the development of short-term planning for the future. In order to have a successful career, these
objectives are usually essential in the decision-making process. The following are the long-term
objectives that must be inherited:
 Acquiring effective leadership skills
 Savings for future
 Independent career
(5) Value of Personal Development Plan (PDP)
The Personal Development Plan outlines how an individual can improve their
performance in the future by taking appropriate and effective activities. The strategy also
aids in the implementation of contingency plans. As a result, PDP increases the area of
competence while also assisting individuals in evaluating their inner selves. The plan is
discussed below.
Goals Learnt Tactics Utilised Support/
Resources
Measurement of
Success
Target Date
Inheriting Time
Management
Skills
After reading
time
management
books, putting
strategies into
practice.
Time can be better
managed by
enhancing regular
activities and
reducing
distractions.
By revising daily
schedule
Three months
Efficiency in
business models
and theories
Attending online
classes related to
business
Books in library,
e- books, journals
Theories and
styles can be used
to solve practical
Two years

management and other issues
Savings for future Better
understanding
the use of cash
flow and
preparing
financial budget
Taking accounting
classes, Books,
Solving mock test
Analysing
savings and
expenses from
cash budget
Five Years
TASK TWO
(1) Discuss the effect of ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance on use of a source
As effective sources constitute the foundation of academic research, they must be reliable
and accurate. These sources determine the validity of research. To assess the trustworthiness of
the obtained source, the CRAAP test (which stands for Currency, Relevancy, Authority,
Accuracy, and Purpose) is utilised to derive efficient sources.
TASK THREE
(1) Identifying Eight Sources for PDP
Sources Author Purpose Reliability Relevancy
Journal Minna Koskimaki
and et. al.
It portrays the
continuing
growth
development
among the social
workers
The authors
published many
more journals in
respect of
professional
development
Relevant to
increase
knowledge and
provide efficiency
in business
Journal Susan Hutchinson
and et. al.
Specifies that
student must have
adequate skill and
knowledge to
The work is
supported by the
Faculty of
Graduate Studies,
Importance of
personal and
professional
attributes

attain
sustainability
Dalhousie
University
Journal Laura Pylvas, Petri
Nokelainen
Highlights the
academic skills
The authors are
currently working
for faculty of
Educational
Sciences,
University of
Helsinki
Relevant for
inheriting
academic skills
E- book Samar Aboulsoud Author focused
on continuing
professional
development
The author has
published many
more books on
professional
development
Professional
credentials in life
Journal Joslenne Pena and
et. al.
The authors
specifies role of
professional
development for
women
The authors has
published many
journals and
Professor at
Macalester
College,
Minnesota
Workshop
experiences to
develop skills and
attributes
Book Maria Teresa
Claridge, Tony
Lewis
The author
discuss about the
effective learning
skills for
development
The author
provides coaching
and training
Embracing
personal and
professional
development
Book Holzweiss, peggy,
Parrott
Provides a guide
to professional
development in
education
The authors
works for
NASPA-Student
Affairs
Relevant in
providing
contemporary
issues in higher

Administrators in
Higher Education
education
Journal M. Laura Angelini The journal aims
at professional
culture and
learning
Angelini is
associate
professor and
researcher at
University of
Spain
Relevant for
professional
development for
career progression
CONCLUSION
The importance of personal and professional development in life to attain desired goals is
deduced from the aforesaid report. As the development progresses, interpersonal skills,
knowledge, and competence expands. These advancements not only improve the quality of life,
but also aid in the acquisition of new experiences and career progression. Furthermore, the
accomplishment of goals results into achievement of professional advancement. Therefore, the
significance of personal and professional development in one’s life has been effectively
examined by the report.
REFERENCES
Books and Journals

Koskimäki and et. al., 2021. Continuing professional development among social‐and health‐care
educators. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 35(2), pp.668-677.
Hutchinson and et. al., 2021. Exploring the role of peer-assisted learning for professional
preparation in recreation. Leisure/Loisir. pp.1-26.
Pylväs, L. and Nokelainen, P., 2021. Academics’ perceptions of intercultural competence and
professional development after international mobility. International Journal of
Intercultural Relations. 80. pp.336-348.
Aboulsoud, S., 2021. Continuing Professional Development. A Practical Guide for Medical
Teachers, E-Book. p.31.
Peña and et. al., 2021. After-Hours Learning: Workshops for Professional Women to Learn Web
Development. ACM Transactions on Computing Education (TOCE). 21(2). pp.1-31.
Claridge, M.T. and Lewis, T., 2021. Coaching for effective learning: A practical guide for
teachers in health and social care. CRC Press.
Holzweiss, P.C. and Parrott, K.P., 2017. Careers in Student Affairs: A Holistic Guide to
Professional Development in Higher Education. NASPA-Student Affairs
Administrators in Higher Education. 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 418,
Washington, DC 20009.
Angelini, M.L., 2021. Professional Development Through Peer Observation and Feedback.
In Learning Through Simulations (pp. 43-47). Springer, Cham.