Report on Academic Research, Writing, Learning & Development Process

This report reflects on the learning and development process within the context of academic research and writing, utilizing Gibbs' reflective model to analyze past experiences in a construction site management role. It details the challenges faced, such as raw material shortages and electricity issues, and how technological advancements aided in problem-solving and improved operational efficiency. The report highlights the development of managerial and leadership skills, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, communication, and employee motivation. Furthermore, it includes a personal development plan focusing on enhancing management, leadership, and technological skills through continuous learning and practical application. The conclusion underscores the significance of learning and development in organizational performance and personal growth, with an action plan for future improvements and strategic decision-making. This document is available on Desklib, where students can find a variety of solved assignments and study resources.

Academic Research and
Writing

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
A reflection on the learning and development process..........................................................3
Personal development plan.....................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES:.............................................................................................................................10
Books and Journals...............................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Academic research and writing is very important for the prediction for the future events.
These research are carried out in a organisation to formulate the plans for the business firms and
companies. These research are done in order to find the suitable conclusions for the difficult
problems. Academic research helps in investigating a problem and to identify the best possible
solutions to deal with it (Altınmakas, D. and Bayyurt, Y., 2019). Learning and development is
also necessary in the enhancement of the skills and knowledge of the employees that helps in
better working in the organisation. Learning means gaining the new attitudes and skills in order
to perform better for the organisation. This report includes learning and development processes.
This also focuses on why learning is important in the sector of innovation and technology. This
report contains that how these learning helps in the future studies and the development plans. At
last of the report there will be discussion of personal development plan that helps in
enhancement of the personal skills and knowledge.
MAIN BODY
A reflection on the learning and development process
Gibbs model of reflection
Gibbs model of reflection was introduced by Graham Gibbs in 1988. This model was
made to provides a framework in for analysing the past experiences. Through this individuals
can learn from their previous experience that helps them in making effective future plans. This
model was made for continuously development of the individual (Campbell and et.al., 2020).
This model includes all the aspects of the past that what went well and what didn't go well in the
past. This model helps in finding the best opportunities in the field of innovation and technology.
This model consists various stages through which an individual can enhance the knowledge in
technology sector. These stages facilitates in slow down the process of taking conclusions too
early.
Description:

I have worked in the construction sites and there I have learned so many new skills and
knowledge. In that site, I was given the responsibility of the manager and I lead the activities of
the constructions of a building. It was very hard for me at that time to lead the construction
activities as for the first time I was given this post. At that time I feel very nervous and anxious
because I was afraid that the work that I have assigned will be completed on time or not. But
eventually I have learned so many new skill from that project. I have developed my managerial
skills from that project. I also got to know about the new techniques of production that can be
used in the construction sites. It enhanced my practical knowledge that how a manager leads the
operations of a construction sites (Su, H., Zhang, Y. and Lu, X., 2021). At the time of
construction various machines and technology have been used and from that I got to know how
to practically use these machines in the sites. Before starting the project my team have conduct a
research and development activities in order to find out the effective resources that can be used
in production. At the time of construction our team have faced the problem of shortage of raw
materials. But as a manger of the project I tackle this problem and lead the operations of the site
in a smooth way.
Feelings
As a manager, it was very difficult for me as it gives me lots of duty and responsibilities
to carry out the operations of the site (Chen, M. and Flowerdew, J., 2018). When I was given the
duty of manager I felt very nervous firstly but my team was so supportive and they have gave
their best in order to complete the project on time. Before the completion of the project I was not
much confident but after when we completed the work on time it gave so much boost to my
confidence. Technology has helped us so much at that time in carrying out of the activities
related to productions . New innovations in technological sector reduces the work pressure from
the labour. From that project I got to know about the new techniques of production. Everybody
who has worked in the site have learned so many new methods of production. Although it was a
very new experience for me because I have never given the post of manager. Leading the
activities in the sites was a big challenge for me but from that experience I got to know that how
to work under the difficult situations.
Evaluation
The activities of the project went very well and everybody gave their best in order to
complete the work on time. But at the time of the production al activities my team has faced the

shortage of the raw materials that causes a delay the activities of production. That was very
tough and challenging situations for me as well for the team to tackle this. Sometimes at the site
we faced the problem of electricity which delays the work of technical sectors. But all my team
members were very supportive and they all wanted that the project should be completed on time.
So for that they have worked in the night shift also to complete the building site (Vo, S., 2019).
Technology have also plays a major role at that time because the work that got delayed were
carried out by the use of latest technologies. Shortage of raw materials was occurred because the
accounts department of the team have not maintained proper record of the inventory and raw
materials. But with the help of innovation and technology accounts department was able to
maintain proper records of the raw materials. At the time of distribution of the wages to workers
problem occurred as there was not proper record that when they have joined the project.
Technology at that time helped us lot in maintaining the record in order to distribution of the
salaries and wages to the workers who have worked in the project. Everybody was very
enthusiastic and all of them were wanted to complete the project on time.
Analysis
All the operations on construction site are carried out effectively with the help of
technological advancements. I have installed various new tools and machines which helped
employees in operations on site. This reduced the labour work and completes operation within
less time frame( Lin, L.H. and Morrison, B., 2021). Before commencement of operations I have
critically evaluated the work environment which helped me in analysing the positive and
negative aspects of the project. On the basis of evaluation, I have taken necessary actions to
control the negative factors which could affect the operations. In selecting the precautions and
measures I have used various technological tools which are very convenient to use in finding the
right path for performing the operations. Use of innovative ideas in operations results in higher
operations and reduction of excessive cost in effective manner.
Conclusion
There are two types of conclusions one is general co0nclusion and other is specific
conclusion based on the personal situations. The project was completed successfully because of
the coordination and team work of all the employees (Yu, S. and Liu, C., 2021). I have learned
lot of things during this project such as how to make innovating changes in operations with the
help of technology. Sometimes employees felt demotivated and fatigue but I use to motivate

them by giving various benefits on the workplace. I always ensure that work is properly done by
employees or not, if not, then I take preventions to reduce their mistakes. Technological
advancement reduces burden and stress of employee and increase their satisfaction level at
workplace. Construction field needs coordination of all the departments so that they can easily
communicate for the work. I contributed my best to enhance the productivity of all the
employees. I have installed generators on construction site to overcome the problem of electricity
cut down. This helped a lot during power shortage which results in higher productivity of
workforce.
Action plan
In future, I will keep in mind take activities are carried out with proper strategic planning
and decisions which help in smooth operations. All the mistakes in construction site are
corrected with the help of technological advancements which use less efforts and time
(Mewburn, I., Firth, K. and Lehmann, S., 2018). Skills should be developed with help of training
and development so that performance can be increased in effective manner. I always focus on the
productivity of employees so that I can evaluate the need and requirement of training. I have
planned proper schedule for each and every task so that it reduces work pressure and create
positive environment. I communicate with my employees on regular basis which help me in
understanding their needs and wants. Satisfaction of employees are more important as it results
in higher productivity and profitability.
Personal development plan
Academic skills to develop Plan to develop skills Future implementation
Management skills I have strengthened my decision-
making ability which helped me in
developing my management skills.
Overseeing a team and resolving
their conflicts boost my morale for
directing the workforce (Pinto and
et.al., 2021). I evaluate each and
every aspect in an organisation
which helps me in self awareness
and assessment. I have started
Management skill will help in
in setting the goals for future
which results in growth and
success. To increase
confidence and boost morale
this skill plays important role.
Positive working hour can be
created with the help of
management skill as it will
resolve conflicts and solve

building trust which reduces stress
and tension. Better communication
practices helped me to enhance the
management skills which lead to
better productivity. I used to train
myself according to the situations so
that operations are not affected in an
organisation.
various problems in effective
manner. Management skill
helps in understanding the
feelings of employees at
workplace which results in
higher satisfaction and
achievement of goals. I feel
self motivated when I improve
my management skill which is
very positive aspect.
Leadership skill I have started working in groups and
taken several team projects which
will enhance my leadership skills. I
keep on learning new things from
my colleagues so that I develop
necessary skills which help me in
future growth. Solving critical
situations helped me to evaluate the
leadership skills. I always actively
listen to other employees which help
me in enhancing the skills which are
necessary to lead people in teams.
Suggestions, ideas and feedbacks are
very important to influence the
employees so that they can perform
in desired manner.
It will help me in maintaining
the team effective and
coordinated. Proper utilization
of resources can be possible
with the help of leadership
skills (Smirnova and et.al.,
2021). I will make better
decisions so that it can help in
profit generation. With the
help of leadership I can
communicate in better way
which results in sharing of
important information and
ideas so that employees can
work effectively. I will
motivate people in best
possible ways so that they
achieve goals and targets.
Technological skills I have taken various online courses
which helped me to gain knowledge
in technological sector. I prefer
Technological skills helped me
in performing tasks with less
efforts and time. Digital

digital tools and techniques which
enhance my knowledge and abilities
in context of technological skills. I
use to experiment with various
online applications which improved
my skills.
presence helps in better growth
and expansion of individual as
well as an organisation (Su, H.
and Zhang, L., 2020).
Enhanced technological skills
increase the engagement of
employees which results in
higher profitability.

CONCLUSION
From the above report it can be concluded that learning and development is a vital part for
improving the performance in an organisation. It enhances the confidence of individual which is
positive aspect in employee’s life. Various necessary skills are developed with the help of
learning which helps in growth and development. Researches play major role in evaluating the
skills and abilities which are used to carry out operations. This report includes reflection on
learning and development which is used to develop better plans for future. Personal development
plans is prepared which evaluate the academic skills and includes how to improve those skills.

REFERENCES:
Books and Journals
Altınmakas, D. and Bayyurt, Y., 2019. An exploratory study on factors influencing
undergraduate students’ academic writing practices in Turkey. Journal of English for
Academic Purposes, 37, pp.88-103.
Campbell and et.al., 2020. Is accounting students’ writing ability related to their academic
performance?. Journal of Education for Business, 95(5), pp.307-312.
Chen, M. and Flowerdew, J., 2018. A critical review of research and practice in data-driven
learning (DDL) in the academic writing classroom. International Journal of Corpus
Linguistics, 23(3), pp.335-369.
Lin, L.H. and Morrison, B., 2021. Challenges in academic writing: Perspectives of Engineering
faculty and L2 postgraduate research students. English for Specific Purposes, 63, pp.59-70.
Mewburn, I., Firth, K. and Lehmann, S., 2018. EBOOK: How to Fix Your Academic Writing
Trouble: A Practical Guide. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).
Pinto and et.al., 2021. Identifying collocation issues in English L2 research article writing.
In Corpora in ESP/EAP Writing Instruction: Preparation, Exploitation, Analysis (pp. 147-
170). Routledge.
Smirnova and et.al., 2021. English and/or Russian medium publications? A case study exploring
academic research writing in contemporary Russian academia. Journal of English for
Academic Purposes, 53, p.101015.
Su, H. and Zhang, L., 2020. Local grammars and discourse acts in academic writing: A case
study of exemplification in Linguistics research articles. Journal of English for Academic
Purposes, 43, p.100805.
Su, H., Zhang, Y. and Lu, X., 2021. Applying local grammars to the diachronic investigation of
discourse acts in academic writing: The case of exemplification in Linguistics research
articles. English for Specific Purposes, 63, pp.120-133.
Vo, S., 2019. Use of lexical features in non-native academic writing. Journal of Second
Language Writing, 44, pp.1-12.
Yu, S. and Liu, C., 2021. Improving student feedback literacy in academic writing: An evidence-
based framework. Assessing Writing, 48, p.100525.