Achieving Academic Excellence
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. ALL assignments must be in 5-paragraph APA essay format. Sources must be cited in APA format as well. Your response should be double-spaced; refer to the Assignment Format PDF attachment for specific format requirements.
1. View this video about setting SMART goals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKMrWsjUOZQ
2. Decide on one goal you have that led you to pursue continued education.
3. Complete the SMART Goals Worksheet on the following page for the time of development:
Note: You can download a copy of a SMART Goals Worksheet here:
http://images.brighthub.com/media/F2BFF8_smart-goals-worksheet.doc
4. For this assignment, you are to writhe a 5-paragraph APA style essay defining your goal and outlining your answers at this time.
- Employ correct rules of sentence composition, grammar, and mechanics of style.
- Use at least two references. Each reference must use a quoted passage and be appropriately cited to avoid plagiarism.
- Include a reference list at the end of the essay.
- Turn in at least two full pages of writing, 12-pt. Times Roman, double-spaced.
- Pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Use this basic outline:
I. Introduction
II. Body
A. body paragraph 1
B. Body paragraph 2
C. Body paragraph 3
III. Conclusion
IV. References (this is a separate page)Specific
- What is the desired result? (who, what, when, why, how)
Measurable
- How can you quantify (numerically or descriptively) completion?
- How can you measure progress?
Achievable
- What skills are needed?
- What resources are necessary?
- How does the environment impact goal achievement?
- Does the goal require the right amount of effort?
Relevant
- Is the goal in alignment with the overall mission or strategy?
Time-bound
- What is the deadline?
- Is the deadline realistic?