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English Assignment Sheet, The “Grit” Essay (100), Instructor: Regina Y. Favors, ENGLISH 1301 Coreq
Description
Angela Duckworth and James J. Gross in “Self-Control and Grit: Related but Separable Determinants of Success” define “grit” as the ability to stick with a definable goal over the long term until you have mastered it. Duckworth and Gross suggest that grit is a determinant of success; “it is the tenacious pursuit of a dominant superordinate goal despite setbacks” (319). The superordinate goal is one in which the goal is dominant over lesser goals.
The authors also suggest that grit is strongly correlated, although not perfectly, with self-control, further implying that to achieve a definable, larger goal, one must align all actions with achieving that goal despite alternatives that are more alluring (Duckworth and Gross 319). To do this, individuals must employ self-control at multiple levels, addressing issues with mindset, and build conscientiousness to improve adult well-being.
For example, Carol Dweck introduces mindset and suggests a difference between “fixed mindset” and “growth mindset” as it relates to one’s belief in achieving or not achieving a definable goal. As Dweck suggests using the “Changing Our Mindset” chart, “fixed mindset” is the belief that intelligence is static and is essentially determined at birth; however, “growth mindset,” in contrast, is defined as the belief that intelligence can be developed despite challenges, setbacks, and failures.
People who exercise a growth mindset often reach higher levels by employing grit. This is a distinction Duckworth also makes in a YouTube video titled “The Key to Success? Grit.” Dweck’s discussion may also support notions concerning nature vs. nurture.
Question
Do you think “grit” is a predictor of academic, professional, and personal success?
Application
Considering Angela Lee Duckworth and James J. Gross’s and Carol Dweck’s explorations of “grit” and “mindset,” respectively, define “grit” within the context of the works. Explore the differences between fixed mindset and growth mindset, assuming one or both (i.e., fixed, growth) will help to contribute to the sustaining of grit and the shifting to a growth mindset.
Use examples from the source materials and/or videos. Life examples are appropriate as well.
Purpose/Learning Objective
Define a concept according to scholarship.
Create a thesis and organized essay.
Develop the grit essay according to research.
Synthesize ideas into a cohesive discussion.
Requirements
The word length requirement for this essay is a range between 750 and 1,000 words. You are required to integrate the following source materials. Please DO NOT use the categories as sub-titles within your paper.
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Categories |
Points Possible |
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Introduction (5) + Thesis (5) |
10 |
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“Self-Control and Grit: Related but Separable Determinants of Success” (Duckworth and Gross) |
75 |
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“Grit” Video (Duckworth) |
5 |
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“Changing Our Mindset Chart” (Dweck) |
5 |
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Conclusion |
5 |
Note: The Duckworth and Gross source is a “base source” for this essay. You will spend more of your time exploring it than the rest of the required source materials. Note the point values for all required sources. All required sources are housed on eCampus.
Rubric
The total points possible for this assignment is 100 points. The document must be double-spaced and formatted for MLA. For any missing source material, I will subtract 10 points. You must create an MLA Works Cited page of entries for Journal Article, Periodical, Web-Based, and Video.
You must integrate quotes. Refer to the resource for integrating source material. It is housed on eCampus.
Note: There is still some flexibility with MLA formatting, but there must reflect an attempt to integrate and use MLA appropriately.
Due Date
See the due date in Brightspace , 11:59 pm. Papers are considered late after this date, at a 40-point deduction. Plan well.
Plagiarism
Academic honesty is key. Please avoid plagiarizing work. This is not a collaborative assignment. Refer to the course syllabus for more information about plagiarizing and the consequences of cheating and colluding.
Required Sources
Duckworth, Angela and James J. Gross. “Self-Control and Grit: Related but Separable Determinants of
Success.” Current Directions in Psychological Science, vol. 23, no. 5, 2014. Association for Psychological
Science, 319-325, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737958/. Accessed 28 Sep. 2022.
Duckworth, Angela Lee. “The Key to Success? Grit.” YouTube, uploaded by TED Talks, 09 May
2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8. Accessed 28 Sep. 2022.
Dweck, Carol. “Changing Our Mindset Chart.” Visual/Graph/PDF File, 8 Oct.
2015. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ee/4b/d9/ee4bd915191043797bc54af6920504c1.jpg. Accessed 28 Sep. 2022.
Last update: February 11, 2023