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Values Clarification

THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

1. Examine both sets of values to familiarize yourself with them.

2. From the set of instrumental values, choose and list those that you feel most positive about. If you can add more values of your own, please do.

a. List you’re top 10 selected instrumental values in their ranked order of importance to you.

b. Define each instrumental value in your own words in at least one complete sentence.

3. Next, examine the list of terminal values. Repeat the previous procedures on your selection of these values deemed most important (top 10) to you now and in the near future.

4. Finally, describe yourself as a reflection of your values. In a carefully crafted essay of not less than 1,250 words, describe who you are in terms of the important values that shape your personal belief system and decision making framework that, in essence, describes the direction of your life.

a. Use the first person when writing about “Who you are—in terms of your Values” and construct an appropriate title for your paper.

b. The first paragraph should lay the groundwork for your paper. You MUST tell me HOW you got your values. The thesis is: I will discuss who I am in terms of the important values that shape your personal belief system and decision making framework that, in essence, describes the direction of your life . Do not change this statement; this is, word for word, your thesis!!!

c. Attach and submit your instrumental and terminal value lists that have been prioritized (ranked and defined) with your “Values essay.

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