Quick‐Writes

Quick‐Writes are very short essays, around one or two paragraphs,on something that we learned in class or about to explore. You are generally given around 5 minutes to jot down your thoughts. Below is a list of Quick‐Writes DO THEM ALL!!!!!!

Quick‐Write Instructions

QW 1 —212 °, "One degree makes a difference"

Watch the212◦:The Extra DegreeVideo. After watching the video, write about what you discovered and what you intend. Start the sentences with "I discovered…" and "I intend…"

QW 2 — Expectations and Fears

Write about: "What I hope to expect or my feats of this class" (Save to incorporate in final paper)

QW 3 — Lack of Motivation

Write about why students lack motivation.

QW 4 — Critical Thinking

Answer the question: "Are you in charge of your thinking or is your thinking in charge of you?"

QW 5 — Study Quotes

Chooseoneof the 3 quotes and write what you think it means. Indicate which quote you chose.

Quote 1:

I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.
~ Abraham Lincoln ~

Quote 2:

If you employed study, thinking and planning time daily, you could develop and use the power that can change the course of your destiny.
~ W. Clement Stone ~

Quote 3:

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
~ Marilyn Vos Savant ~

QW 6 — Stress

Answer the question: "What areas of my life cause me the most stress?" Give examples, including good and bad stress, like an exciting trip or visit to the dentist.

QW 7 — Academic Goals

After filling out theThree Questions handout(The questions are also found on page 16 of the textbook), answer the following questions:

1.  Why am I here at BC?

2.  What do I hope to accomplish in 2 years?

3.  What other important goals do I hope to accomplish, such as, personal goals, career goals, financial goals, artistic goals, family goals, public service goals, physical goals, social goals, attitude change goals, or pleasure goals?

QW 8 — Anne Frank Quote

What does the following quote mean to you?

We all live with the objective of being happy;
our lives are all different and yet the same.~Anne Frank~

QW 9 — Major Intentions

Now that you have selected a major, finish the following sentences:

1.  My major is…

2.  I discovered…

3.  I intend…

QW 10 — Career Intentions

List your top three career choices and answer the following sentences:

1.  My career choices are…

2.  I discovered…

3.  I intend…

QW 11 — Educational Goals

List your educational goals. Begin with "I discovered…" and finish with “I intend…“