Throughout the course, we’ve identified several challenges to succeeding in college and some of the skills it would take to tackle these challenges. In the first major learning experience Assignment, you identified a challenge that you face. Now, you will build upon that assignment by considering the following questions: How will you attempt to tackle the challenge? What’s your goal? What strategies can you try to help you achieve your goal?
For this assignment, state one (1) SMART goal you want to accomplish this semester that will contribute to your success in college and create an action plan that breaks the goal into smaller, more achievable steps.
Here is a short video that summarizes what a SMART goal is:
Your action plan should include…
- A discussion of steps you will take to accomplish your goal
- An explanation of why these steps will contribute to accomplishing your goal
- A timeline for completing these steps with an explanation of how you will track your progress (for example, using charts, calendars, journals, etc.)
- A discussion of the readings/videos/discussion/activities from the class that you believe will help you achieve your goal
Here is a recommended organizational pattern for the essay:
Paragraph 1: Discuss the Specific goal and why you have chosen this goal
Paragraph 2: Discuss the steps you will take to accomplish your goal, how you plan on Measuring and tracking your progress, and what kind of Timeline you intend to use to track your progress. Be sure to discuss 3 skills or tools you will use to help you reach your goal. Your timeline should have a 4 Week range.
Paragraph 3: Explain why you think this is an Attainable and Realistic goal
Paragraph 4: Discuss why you think this goal is Relevant to your short and long term success
Paragraph 5: Explain how the course activities (discussions, readings, videos, etc.) will help you achieve your goal
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