homework
Assignment 05
EN110 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
· 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)
SMART Goals Worksheet
Draft Goal :
Answers at time of development 6 Month Update
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Specific · What is the desired result? (who, what, when, why, how)
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Measurable · How can you quantify (numerically or descriptively) completion? · How can you measure progress? |
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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? |
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Relevant · Is the goal in alignment with the overall mission or strategy?
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Time-bound · What is the deadline? · Is the deadline realistic? |
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Final Goal :
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and correctly written
description of one goal that led
them to pursue continued
education.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and correctly written
description of one goal that led
them to pursue continued
education.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and correctly
written description of one goal
that led them to pursue
continued education.
Student provides a weak or
unclear, and/or incorrectly
written description of one goal
that led them to pursue
continued education.
30 points20 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and correctly written
SMART Goals Worksheet,
including their answers at the
time of devlopment.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and correctly written
SMART Goals Worksheet,
including their answers at the
time of devlopment.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and correctly
written SMART Goals
Worksheet, including their
answers at the time of
devlopment.
Student provides a weak or
unclear, and/or incorrectly
written SMART Goals
Worksheet, including their
answers at the time of
devlopment.
30 points20 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and correctly written 5-
paragraph APA essay defining
their goal and outlining their
answers at the time of
devlopment. I
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and correctly written 5-
paragraph APA essay defining
their goal and outlining their
answers at the time of
devlopment.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and correctly
written 5- paragraph APA essay
defining their goal and outlining
their answers at the time of
devlopment.
Student provides a weak or
unclear, and/or incorrectly
written 5- paragraph APA essay
defining their goal and outlining
their answers at the time of
devlopment.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in proper
APA format. All sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Excellent organization, including
a variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in proper
APA format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization includes
a variety of appropriate
transitions.
The paper is written in proper
APA format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper APA format. Many
sources used for quotes and
facts are less than credible
(suspect) and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is disorganized
and does not include effective
transitions.
Essay (30 Points)
Goal (15 Points)
SMART Goals
(30 Points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations, Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)