Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment

Plan a series of actions and follow these through;

a) Construct reflective logs on chosen subjects to highlight the skills acquired and emphasise how improvement in performance is being achieved.
b)Exhibit motivation and confidence in engaging in personal and career development and planning.
c) Demonstrate progressive learning through a series of agreed milestones.

Percentage of marks awarded for module:

This assignment is worth 40% of the total marks for the module

Assignment Task
Your task is to present a 1200 word report in which you define Personal Development Planning, and select three areas of development which you then have to discuss in greater detail.

There will be three parts to this – an introduction (150 words approximately), a main body (900 words approximately) and a conclusion (150 words approximately).

You should follow the structure outlined below:
(a) Introduction- Define Personal Development Planning (150 words)
This should include at least one academic source.

(b) Main body- Choose three of the following topics and explain why they are an important part of students’ Personal Development Planning – drawing on appropriate sources (900 words)

1. Understanding Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism
2. Computer Literacy
3. Communication Skills
4. Leadership Skills
5. Being able to write in an Academic and Critical manner
6. Group Work
7. Using Social Media to create a Professional Brand

(c) Conclusion – explain briefly how PDP at GSM London helps students in both the short and long term in their studies and their overall personal development (150 words).