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Week 3: Goal Writing Assignment
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Prepare
1. Complete Week 3 Starter Kit.
2. Review SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time) Goals in Module 1.2 and Table 1.1 in the textbook
3. Review the Week 1 Cognitive Primer and SMART Goal Video
4. Complete the Gen and Ed SMART Goal Interactive (be sure to complete both academic and professional sections)
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THREE sections to complete. You will find that attending the required Live Learning session can help with this assignment!
Purpose
As you create your academic SMART goal, think about what you want to accomplish as a college student. Remember, in Week 1 you shared “why” you wanted to earn a college degree. Yes, this may grow and change as you grow and change, but let’s start now with an academic goal. Yes, earning credits and getting good grades is important. But also think about what you are learning and how you can apply your learning in meaningful ways. What do you want to achieve academically in college?
Part One: Write: Academic SMART Goal
Directions:
1. Think about what you want to accomplish in college, which is your Academic SMART Goal.
2. Write your SMART goal as you think it should look in the box below. Remember there are five components to a SMART goal.
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Use what you know about SMART goals to write your Academic SMART goal in the space below. After you write it you will review it using the checklist below. Click or tap here to enter text. |
Check Academic SMART Goal Components
Directions: In this section, we will help you review your academic SMART goal. Use the chart below to identify the components of your academic SMART goal. Use complete sentences in your response.
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S Specific |
Does this goal explain clearly what I am going to do? How is your academic goal |
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M Measurable |
Will this goal produce measurable results? How will you determine you are progressing towards achieving your academic goal ( |
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A Achievable |
Is this goal realistically achievable in the time I have outlined? How is your academic goal |
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R Relevant |
Is this goal directly aligned with what I want to accomplish? How does your academic goal relate to your interests and career ( |
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T Time Bound |
Does this goal have a clear time for completion? What is the specific deadline of your academic goal ( |
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Purpose
As you create your professional SMART goal, think about what you want to accomplish in your career. While earning more money and a promotion is important, so is the act of learning and applying your learning in meaningful ways to advance your career. What do you want to achieve professionally?
Part 2: Professional SMART Goal
Directions:
1. Think about what you want to accomplish in your career, which is your Professional SMART Goal.
2. Write your Professional SMART goal as you think it should look in the box below.
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Use what you know about SMART goals to write your professional SMART goal in the space below. After you write it you will review it using the checklist below. Click or tap here to enter text. |
Check for Professional SMART Goal Components
Directions: In this section, you will check to ensure that your draft Professional SMART goal statement has all the required components. Use the questions below to review the Professional SMART goal you wrote above.
1. Does this goal explain clearly what I am going to do?
2. Will this goal produce measurable results?
3. Is this goal realistically achievable in the time I have outlined?
4. Is this goal directly aligned with what I want to accomplish?
5. Does this goal have a clear time for completion?
Part 3: Reflection
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1. In one paragraph,(four or five sentences), answer the following question: What is the value of creating SMART goals? |
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**Remember, you will review feedback in Waypoint given to you by your instructor and include your SMART goals, with any necessary revisions, in your Week 5 Final Project: Personal Development Plan.
Don’t forget to submit your assignment! After completing this worksheet, save it to your computer and upload it to the Assignment Submission area within your Canvas classroom. For help submitting the assignment, watch this video:
Submitting an Assignment to Waypoint
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