5 hrs

Unit II Essay Instructions

This assignment focuses on the following course outcome: Course Outcome 1: Analyze personal motivation for learning. My Goals for College Success. In this essay, you will be writing about your motivation for coming to Columbia Southern University. This should be at least 250 words describing why you chose to enroll in college and what you hope to accomplish, including the field of study and degree you are seeking. Also, include a description of what you expect to accomplish in your life or career as a result of obtaining your college degree. In describing what you expect to accomplish, be specific. List where you would like to work, jobs and positions you would like to attain. In this essay, identify any barriers that may impact success in completing your college degree. You should write about your thoughts in the first person, meaning refer to yourself as “I”, “me” or “my”. The difference between an essay and a research paper is that in a research paper you would use the third person. In third person you refer to yourself as “the researcher” or “this writer”. Format the essay in APA style by including each of the following in your essay:  Use 1" margins on all sides.  Select Times New Roman typeface at 12-point font size.  Double-space all lines of text, including quotations and references when included. Double-space only once between paragraphs.  Align the text flush left.  Indent the first line of each paragraph. Use the tab key for consistent indentations, but if that option is not available, indent 5-7 spaces or ½ inch. Submit. Save the Unit II Essay in a word-processing document (i.e., Word). Name the file with your first name, last name, and Unit II Essay. Here is an example: John Smith Unit II Essay. Click on "View/Complete" to submit it. Then, you will see a place to attach a file. A look ahead… Immediately, your professor will begin grading your essay. Shortly after, you will be able to view your grade and the accompanying feedback for the Unit II Essay. Since any form of writing should be reviewed, your professor’s feedback will include recommendations for improving the essay. In Unit IV, you will have an opportunity to revise and improve your Unit II Essay and submit it again for another grade. Review the professor’s feedback by clicking on the “View Rubric” button in Blackboard. Apply the recommendations from your professor by adding or removing content and revise the essay for items such as grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Click here to view a guide about accessing your professor’s feedback in Blackboard.