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SEM 101- Creating Success in College and in Life

Final Essay Topic: Personal Philosophy of Success

Your final essay will be DUE at the beginning of class on May 2, 2017

Late submissions will be deducted 15% for each day past the due date

In this essay, you will present your own Personal Philosophy of Success, identifying the On Course success principles and strategies that you will use for years to come. This essay is your opportunity to write the script that will keep you on course to a rich personally fulfilling life!

You must answer the following questions (use headers for each question/section):

1. What is your personal definition of success?

a. What does success mean to you (personal life, educational, career…)

2. List and explain four or more On Course success principles and strategies that he or she will use to achieve success.

3. For each success principle and strategies provide extensive and specific support (examples, experiences, evidence, and explanation).

Success Strategies:

· Personal Responsibility (Victim vs. Creator, Inner Guide)

· Self-Motivation (DAPPS, Life Roles and Dreams)

· Self-Management/Time Management/Money Management/Self Discipline

· Interdependence

· Self-Awareness (Journal Writings, Self-Assessments)

· Lifelong Learning/Learning Styles/Make Course Corrections

· Emotional Intelligence/Stress Management(Visualization)

· Believe in Themselves

· Note Taking Skills/Effective Writing/Effective Reading/Study Skills

· Resources (Learning College Customs, Tutorial Services, Counseling/Advising, etc.)

· Wise Choices in College (at the end of each chapter)

Please adhere to the following specifications:

· Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation will be expected in this final essay

· Minimum of 3 complete typed pages (maximum of 5 pages)

· Double spaced and margin 1 inch around.

· Font must be Times New Roman and font size must be 12 (no bigger or smaller)

· Cover Page with your name, course number, and essay title (separate cover page will not count as minimum pages).

· Appropriate references must be cited within the essay and a separate reference page must be used (separate reference page will not be counted as minimum pages).

Grading Rubric – Personal Philosophy of Success Essay

Your Points	Possible Points	Grading Areas
	5 points	Essay must be typed/1 inch margins all around/Double spaced/ Font must be Times New Roman/ Font size must be 12 (nothing bigger or smaller)/ Cover page Comment:
	5 points	Free of errors/ Reflects strong critical thinking skills/ Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
	15 points	Minimum of 3 full complete pages (maximum of 5 pages) (5 points for each completed page – maximum of 15 points. If a page is not complete, then no points will be awarded) Comment:
	10 points	Appropriate references must be cited within the essay and on separate Reference page (separate reference page must be used and will not count as minimum pages). Comment:
	20 points	Four or more important success strategies with – 5 points for each strategy clearly mentioned for a maximum of 15 points.
	20 points	Contain extensive support (examples, experiences, evidence, and explanation) for each strategy mentioned.
Total Points	Possible Points	Professor’s Comments
	75

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