A blank log to copy into your own notes. Record things when they happen: by the time you apply for a placement or professional registration, you won’t remember the details. See CPD and reflective practice for how to reflect well.
The log
| Date | Activity | Type | Hours | What I learned | UK-SPEC area | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic / Practical / Professional / Volunteering | A / B / C / D / E | Link, photo, certificate | ||||
Example row: 30 Oct · Lab: characterising MOSFET switches · Practical · 2 · Measured switching losses and saw how they rise with frequency · A, B · Lab data and photos
Goals for this term
| Goal (SMART) | Why (which gap) | Steps | Deadline | Done? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection prompt (Gibbs, short version)
For anything significant, add a few lines:
- What happened?
- How did it go, and why?
- What did I learn?
- What will I do differently next time?
Review
Every few weeks: which goals moved forward, what’s stalled, and what’s the next goal?