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SmartGoalAssignment.pdf
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SMART Goals: Getting Started
Look over the goals you have set for yourself in Unit 1 of this course. Then, using the table below, write down the top 5 goals you have identified that relate to your success in college. Leave the right-hand “Points” box blank for now.
Goal Parameter Points
1. Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-framed
2. Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-framed
3. Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-framed
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Goal Parameter Points
4. Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-framed
5. Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-framed
TOTAL Points
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SMART Goals Evaluation Rubric Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-framed
Next, evaluate the goals you outlined in the table above based on the following rubric. Examine each of your goals
to see how well the goal meets the parameters below. Then, fill in the appropriate point score for each of your goals in the right-hand “Points” box in the table above.
Parameter 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point
Specific The objectives of the goal are clearly stated and unambiguous in meaning to any reader. The goal also outlines clear directions for progress.
The stated goal is generally sound, but it may not be completely unambiguous in meaning. The goal may provide directions for progress, but they are not clearly stated.
The goal is loosely stated, ambiguous in meaning, and/or does not provide clear directions for progress.
The goal is poorly stated and confusing in meaning. It does not specify any expected result or pinpoint a clear objective. It does not provide clear directions for progress.
Measurable The goal is measurable, and the means of measurement are clearly identified and set in place.
The goal is measurable, but the means of measurement need to be developed.
The goal aims to be measurable, but there are no clear means of measuring or evaluating the goal.
The goal is not measurable in any way, and thus cannot be measured at all.
Achievable The goal represents an achievable challenge for the student. It will require extra effort to accomplish, and that extra effort will pay off for the student.
The goal is achievable considering the expected conditions, but it may not represent a challenge for the student.
The goal may not be achievable because it is either too difficult, or does not represent a challenge for the student, or does not contribute to success.
The goal is completely unrealistic and will not contribute to academic success in any way. For various reasons it cannot – and should not – be met.
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Now, total your score in the first table using the grading system below.
Total Points 90-100: A 80-89: B 70-79: C 60-69 or less: D
Realistic Achieving the goal may prove a challenge for the student, but the goal is achievable given its scope, time frame, and other contributing factors.
The goal is achievable, but its scope or time frame may not be totally realistic, and the student may run into problems while trying to achieve it.
The goal has merit, but it is not likely to be met considering its scope, time frame, and other factors that may hinder its progress.
The goal is not realistically achievable by any measure.
Time-framed The goal includes specific start and end dates, time frames for intermediary achievements, and indicators of milestones as work toward the goal progresses.
The goal includes specific start and end dates, but it may not include a detailed timeline, a list of important milestones, or other indicators of progress.
The time frame for achieving the goal is loosely stated and does not provide clear directions for achieving the goal incrementally over time.
The time frame for achieving the goal is open-ended and unclear, with no indicators of progress.
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SMART Goals: Evaluating Your Progress If you did not achieve the score you desired, what can you do to rewrite your goals in a way that makes them
SMARTer? To guide any revisions you’d like to make to your goals, consult the following examples of effective SMART goals.
1) I want to earn an A in math. To achieve this goal, I will study for three hours outside of class for every hour that I spend in class. I will also meet with a tutor two times a week throughout the semester, review every assigned homework problem before turning it in, actively participate in class, and frequently review my course grade and any problems I get incorrect (especially after receiving grades on homework, quizzes, and exams). I will prepare a question list for any issues I have with understanding the material, and I will make an appointment to meet with my professor to go over this question list before the mid-term exam and the final exam.
2) I want to improve my level of fitness. To achieve this goal, I will create a workout plan for the next 8 weeks following a consultation with a fitness coach. Specifically, I will swim laps at the campus recreation center or local YMCA for one hour at 4:00 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I will also lift weights at 4:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I will ask for feedback from the fitness coach each week. At the end of the 8 weeks, I will meet with my coach again to review my workout plan and make adjustments based on my progress.
3) I want to obtain an internship next summer. To achieve this goal, I will prepare and edit my résumé and cover letter, research summer internship opportunities, meet with my student advisor to review my résumé and cover letter and discuss my progress, attend meetings of the local chapter of my professional organization (if relevant), apply for internships by the second week of the spring semester, and follow up on each of my applications by contacting the internship coordinator at each organization via email or phone, or in person.
