COLL 148 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Week 1 Discussions and Journal

COLL 148 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Week 1 Complete

Week 1 DQ 1

Motivation is a key factor in your success at the college level. Motivation can change your life! External and internal motivation is two types of motivation that can help you reach your goals. What is your motivation? Is it external or internal? Share a specific example with your response. 

Week 1 DQ 2

Think about the challenges in your life as you attend college and review the Eight-Point Plan from chapter 2. Which point is most relevant to you right now in your current life situation? Why and how are you going to overcome this challenge to succeed?

Week 1  Journal:

• “If you have a disagreement with your supervisor at work.”
• “If your class paper or project receives a failing grade from your professor.”
• “If you are having a disagreement with someone for whom you care deeply.”
• “If you see that someone is struggling and having a hard time “making it”.”
• “Scaling your guiding statement.”