Assignment 05

EN110 Achieving Academic Excellence

ALL assignments must be in 5-paragraph APA essay format. Sources must be cited in APA format as well. Your response should be double-spaced; refer to theAssignment FormatPDF attachmentfor specific format requirements.

  1. View this video about setting SMART goals:
  1. Decide on one goal you have that led you to pursue continued education.
  1. Complete the SMART Goals Worksheet on the following page for the time of development and final goal. You should submit the SMART Goal Worksheet with your essay to earn full points.

Note: You can download a copy of a SMART Goals Worksheet here:OR copy from below.

  1. For this assignment, you are to writhe a 5-paragraph APA style essay defining your goal and outlining your answers at this time.
  • Employ correct rules of sentence composition, grammar, and mechanics of style.
  • Use at least two references. Each reference must use a quoted passage and be appropriately cited to avoid plagiarism.
  • Include a reference list at the end of the essay.
  • Turn in at least two full pages of writing, 12-pt. Times Roman, double-spaced.
  • Pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Use this basic outline:

SMART Goals Worksheet

Draft Goal:

I would like to finish my degree and start my own business.

Answers at time of development 6 Month Update

Specific
  • What is the desired result? (who, what, when, why, how)
/ Who: Me
When: 2 years
Why: To become a successful business woman.
How: Finishing my degree and learning essential tools for my trade.
Measurable
  • How can you quantify (numerically or descriptively) completion?
  • How can you measure progress?
/ How (numerically): I will quantify this goal my each completion of my required class for my degree.
How (measure): I will measure my process each time I receive my final grade for my course. In addition, by completing a business requirement to start my own business each time I pass a class. For example, I will reserve my business name after passing this course.
Achievable
  • What skills are needed?
  • What resources are necessary?
  • How does the environment impact goal achievement?
  • Does the goal require the right amount of effort?
/ Skills: I need entrepreneur skills, in addition to good accounting and business skills.
Relevant
  • Is the goal in alignment with the overall mission or strategy?

Time-bound
  • What is the deadline?
  • Is the deadline realistic?

Final Goal:

Having a successful business.

Professor PerrinAchieving Academic Excellence Ashworth College