So this is what I came up with
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Goal: To Write a 4 page essay by Monday
Specific:I am to read the handouts given to me by my professor, brainstorm ideas and write a thesis statement. Then, I will outline my main points for this essay, and open up a word document. I will then write the first draft, 1 page at a time. Finally, I will print the paper.
Measurable:I will read the 3 handouts, brainstorm 4 ideas, and write 1 thesis statement. I will write one outline with 6 main points. I will open up 1 word document and then write 1 page of an essay. I will print it once.
Attainable:yes
Realistic:yes
Time: 6 hours
In 6 hours, I am to read the 3 handouts given to me by my professor, brainstorm 4 ideas and write 1 thesis statement. Then, I will outline 6 points for this essay, and open up a word document. I will write 1 page of this essay until I complete the first draft. Then I will print it once.
To read 3 handouts
S:I am to read the 3 hand outs given to me by my professor. I will go to my folder and pick up the readings. I will go to a quiet place with a highlighter and pencil.
M:3 handouts by the professor.
A:Yes
R:Yes
T:35 minutes
I am to read the 3 hand outs given to me by my professor. I will go to my folder, and pick up the readings. I will go to a quiet place with a highlighter and pencil and read for 35 minutes
I will prepare for the essay
S:I will get my notebook and brainstorm ideas with a pencil. I will look at these ideas and form a thesis statement. Based on this thesis statement and the brainstorm I will write an outline of about 6 points.
M
ne notebook, 1 pencil, one thesis statement, and 1 outline
A:Yes
R:Yes
T:40 minutes
In 40 minutes I will get my notebook, brainstorm 6 ideas with a pencil, and look at these ideas and form 1 thesis statement. Based on this thesis statement and the brainstorm I will write an outline of about 6 points.
I will write 1 page of the essay.
S:I will get my notes together and go to a study spot. I will open up a word document and, based on my notes, write 1 page of the essay.
M:I will write 1 page of the essay.
A:yes
R:Yes
T:1 hour
In 1 hour, I will get my notes together and go to a study spot. I will open up a word document and based on my notes, write 1 page of the essay.
In 1 hour, I will get my notes together and go to a study spot. I will open up a word document and based on my notes, write 1 page of the essay.
In 1 hour, I will get my notes together and go to a study spot. I will open up a word document and based on my notes, write 1 page of the essay.
In 1 hour, I will get my notes together and go to a study spot. I will open up a word document and based on my notes, write 1 page of the essay.
Why?
• My academic skills will go up and I will feel better having been productive
• I will practice skills that would help me handle larger papers
• I will be on the road to maximizing my academic potential
The final product:
In 6 hours, I am to read the 3 handouts given to me by my professor, brainstorm 4 ideas and write 1 thesis statement. Then, I will outline 6 points for this essay, and open up a word document. I will write 1 page of this essay until I complete the first draft. Then I will print it once.
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In 1 hour, I will write 1 page of the essay.
In 1 hour, I will write 1 page of the essay.
In 1 hour, I will write 1 page of the essay.
In 1 hour, I will get my notes together and go to a study spot. I will open up a word document and based on my notes, write 1 page of the essay
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In 40 minutes I will get my notebook, brainstorm 6 ideas with a pencil, and look at these ideas and form 1 thesis statement. Based on this thesis statement and the brainstorm I will write an outline of about 6 points.
I will write 1 page of the essay.
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I am to read the 3 hand outs given to me by my professor. I will go to my folder, and pick up the readings. I will go to a quiet place with a highlighter and pencil and read for 35 minutes
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That's what a typical goal of mines looks like. Do you have any suggestions?