4.MVA-4-Week4-UG.docx

Week 4: Assignment 4 General Instructions (MV-UG)

1. See the Assignment 2 example for how to copy the bolded parts below as instructed. Please copy only and all the black bold single-spaced parts in Word Arial 12 type, and present answers double-spaced and with all print in plain/regular Word Arial 12 type.

Do not make a formal APA style cover sheet. Use only the three-line heading shown below at the top of your first page. Bold type your name by the indicated place below with only a single space between the heading and the body or Q & A section.

2. Do not copy/place any italicized instructions for/on your submitted assignment.

3 . Refer only to the assigned textbook and PPTs for this assignment, unless you are otherwise instructed to cite other designated sources, such as a supplement, an article or movie. All comment and application questions related to the assigned textbook or designated sources need multiple references in multiple places. Alluding to the text or just lifting an occasional quote will not do. Blend related text counsel with the response. Answers need to be plain and specific, and not vague and general. The instructor needs to see clear written evidence that the student has read, studied, understood, and properly applied text principles to personal and/or life examples.

4. See the APA Course Documentation Guide in the supplement section for course required APA in-text documentation with page numbers from the text or other sources as instructed. This includes direct quotes, summarizing and/or restating or paraphrasing the author's ideas in your own words. Also, include the APA style list of references. Personal accounts, opinions, or life examples do not require references.

5. The minimum pages per question with subparts are listed below. Answers are graded on the quality of answers, depth of thought, and clear evidence of text understanding.

6. Optional Comments or Questions to the Instructor is at the end of the assignment.

7. The assigned textbook reading is stated below. (Note: Textbook=Text)

8. Save your work or file as Lastname Firstinitial 4UG , and then submit for grading.9. Be sure to read/review, understand, and follow all instructions before doing this assignment. A little read time can make a big grade difference.

10. Note the Course Codes: MV=Motivation & UG=Undergraduate.

WEEK 4 MV-UG EXERCISE

Assignment Four: Understanding Principles of Motivating Yourself

Student Name:

Assigned Textbook Reading: Read the Habit 3 portion of the text.

Read PPT-4a/b/c.

For this exercise, refer only to the assigned textbook portion and the PPT readings, or as instructed.

Responses should be different or greatly expanded beyond previous answers.

Note: The grade letter will depend on clarity, depth, and quality of the answers.

4.1 Applying Zig Ziglar’s Writings to Self: (Document answers as instructed.)

Look over PPT-4a. Select 2-3 teachings where you most need to improve and tell how any lack of that quality is currently affecting your success personally, relationally, and/or vocationally. Specifically explain how you can apply Ziglar’s motivational success principles from the PPT-4a to change those 2-3 areas that need improvement.

<For this PPT, the answer need needs to be 1 page or more pages documented with APA style references for direct quotes and paraphrasing. Please identify other people by relationship, by position, or by a first name.>

4.2 Self-Evaluation Analysis: (Document cited answers as instructed.)

Ponder your Self Evaluation question 4 (Effective Communication & Relations?). For supplement PPT-4a, select 2 or more segments under Food for Thought that mostly relate to you and can help you, directly or indirectly for the past, present, and/or future. Specifically explain how or why your selections can positively improve your effectiveness.

<For this PPT, the answer needs to be about 1 or more pages. Self-Evaluation and PPT parts need to be reflected in your answer. Document with APA style references only for direct quotes. Please identify other people by relationship, by position, or by a first name.>

4.3 Textbook Related Questions from Covey’s Habit 3:

(Do not restate pervious answers, but using a same example is acceptable.)

a. Define “Put First Things First”. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, how would you rate yourself as doing Habit 3: (1.) In your personal life and (2.) At or in your vocation.

b. Give an example of home, family, or friends where and how you need and can apply Habit 3 for a better outcome. What do you expect the result would be?

c. Give an example at or of your work where and how you need and can apply Habit 3 for a better outcome. What do you expect the result would be?

d. What other main thing did you take away from Habit 3 that if applied would improve your effectiveness? Give a specific life example and explain how you could make a more positive change with this improvement.

e. In light of your answers above, what would be your greatest challenge to maintaining long term success by following Habit 3?

<This part needs to be a total of about 2 pages or more. Document with multiple APA style references for direct quotes and paraphrasing. Please identify other people by relationship, by position, or by a first name.>

4.4 Optional Comments or Questions to the Instructor:

< If you have no comments or questions, delete 4.5.>

References

<Properly reference per the APA style all textbook, PPTs and other sources used.>