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Essay Instructions: **Goal- to go the gym**

Paper Topic: Setting a Goal
I want you to identify a minor goal for yourself that you want to achieve in the next three to four months. It has to be something that you want to achieve and is within your power to accomplish. In the next three to four months, what three steps will you take to advance in the direction of your dream?
Research the Internet on achieving or setting goals using various word combinations (e.g. setting goals, achieving goals).
Define the goal. Each mini-step moves you toward your goal.
Example:
Introduction: Define the goal and explain why this goal is important to you. The thesis sentence is the last sentence in the introduction.
Example Thesis: I will save $100 in the next four months to buy a dress for a wedding I will attend in the spring.
Topic Sentence: I will write my goal down on paper. Why is it important to actually write down your goal? Be specific. Don?t give generic information, this is your essay. What will you write this goal on? Where will you save this document?
Topic Sentence:
I will develop a saving plan. In detail, explain your saving plan. How much will you save from each week/monthly paycheck? Will you avoid a junk food places that appeal to your weak spot?
Topic Sentence: I will visualize my plan. I will visualize wearing the dress at the wedding? Why is visualization important? What scenario will you visualize?
Paper Instructions:
The essay, 700-800 words, must be written in the five paragraph mode. There should be a clear thesis sentence in the introduction and a topic sentence for each support paragraph. The thesis sentence is the last sentence in the introduction.
Each topic sentence must be very specific. Discuss how you plan to achieve each minor step that moves towards the major goal. Provide concrete specifics. Do not use the pronouns you, your or we. You don?t speak for all but only for yourself.
If you use two quotations, you have not followed the guidelines.
USE YOUR OWN WORDS: You must paraphrase. Do not plagiarize. You must use your own wording. SafeAssign will detect even a single sentence from a website. A paper that has been plagiarized will receive a 0.
Include one short quotation only. Set-up the quotation. The quotation must be set-up and
smoothly integrated.

Essay Instructions: Goals and the Future of Education

i) Write a reflection journal of 400–500 words that address the following question: What goals within the education field will be most important for the future of education?

Essay Instructions: Goal-Setting and Education/Career Planning Assignment (30%)
Due Date: Wednesday, April 10
The Goal-Setting and Education/Career Planning Assignment is intended to help you decide on two possible careers, to research the educational requirements, skill requirements, and job environments for each of these careers, and to analyze your suitability for each career. You will also use the S.M.A.R.T.S. goal-setting strategy to set an academic goal that will help you reach your future career goal.

Step 1: Career Research (10 marks)
Using the websites listed on the “Conducting Career Research” handout and any other useful sources of information that you discover, explore two careers that interest you. For each potential occupation, fill in the Career Research Chart with information about:
(a) the nature of the work, including
- typical work tasks
- physical demands
- typical workplaces
(b) salary range
(c) possibility for advancement and/or for moving into related fields
(d) employment outlook
(e) characteristics, values, etc. necessary to be successful in the occupation
(f) any other criteria that interest you

Step 2: Education Research (10 marks)
For each potential occupation, explore the educational requirements and compile information on programs from two educational institutions (so, you will be providing information for four schools in total). For each potential program, fill in the Education Research Chart with information about:
a) admission requirements
b) cost of the program
c) duration of the program
d) start dates
e) graduate placements
f) any other important information

Step 3: Analysis ??" minimum 2 pages, double spaced (20 marks)
In complete paragraphs, analyze why each of the career options that you researched would or would not be suitable for you. Consider the following & Answer these questions:
• What interests/excites you about each occupation?
• Is there anything that concerns you about each occupation? Are there any challenges you can foresee for yourself?
• How does each career match up with your personality type? Values? Current skills?
• What minimum level of education is required for each of the occupations? What will you need to do next in terms of education? Are you prepared to take these steps?
• Is there anything that interests you about each program?
• Do you meet the admission requirements for each of the programs you are interested in? What will you need to do to meet these requirements?
• Looking at the program requirements, is there a course in the first year that really interests you? Why? Is there a course that concerns you? Explain.
• Do you have any concerns about tuition costs?
In your analysis, use specific details from the self-assessment tools we've used in class, including Learning Styles, TypeFocus Careers, and the personality tests from the textbook. Consider your values - general and specific to work. Also consider particular activities you excel at and enjoy, the work/social environments in which you feel comfortable, etc.
Be thorough. Your goal in this section is to show very clearly why the careers you have researched would or would not suit you. You must give sufficient evidence showing not only why you think that you would or would not enjoy the careers, but also why you would be or would not be likely to be successful in those particular careers.
All information should be presented in complete paragraphs. Information obtained from outside sources must be properly cited.

Step 4: S.M.A.R.T.S Goal (10 Marks)
Based on your research, create a S.M.A.R.T.S plan for an academic goal that you would like to achieve to bring you closer to your career goals. Be sure that your goal meets the criteria for setting achievable goals, and that you clearly explain how your goal fulfills each element of the S.M.A.R.T.S. approach. Your answer for this section should also be 300-500 words.

Please note:
• Assignments that are not word-processed will not be graded.
• Assignments that are not double-spaced will be deducted 1%.
• Assignments must be stapled with the rubric attached. Do not hand in your assignment in a folder. Assignments that are not stapled or do not contain a rubric will be deducted 1% per item.
• Assignments are due at the start of class on the due date. An assignment handed in after the start of class will be marked one day late. Late assignments will be deducted 5% per day. After one week the assignment will not be accepted and will receive a grade of 0. Late assignment must be handed in at my office (K201) and will not be accepted via email.

GOAL-SETTING AND EDUCATION/CAREER PLANNING ASSIGNMENT (30%) TOTAL: %
REQUIREMENTS EXCELLENT VERY
GOOD GOOD BASIC BELOW BASIC
CAREER RESEARCH 9-10 8-9 7-8 5-7 0-5
• Exceptionally well prepared and thorough research.
• Two careers have been researched.
• Reliable sources used for research.
• All outside information is properly cited.
EDUCATION RESEARCH
9-10 8-9 7-8 5-7 0-5
• Exceptionally well prepared and thorough research.
• Four programs have been researched (two programs at two different schools).
• Reliable sources used for research.
• All outside information is properly cited. COMMENTS:
ANALYSIS 18-20 16-18 14-16 10-14 0-10
• An exceptionally well-developed analysis that successfully integrates information from assessments completed in class.
• All outside information is properly cited. COMMENTS:
S.M.A.R.T.S. GOALS 9-10 8-9 7-8 5-7 0-5
• Goal is thoughtful and reflects the S.M.A.R.T.S principles COMMENTS:




LANGUAGE AND STYLE 3 2 0-1
• Communication of ideas is exceptional.
• Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
• Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. COMMENTS:
REFERENCES
2 1 0
Paper follows designated APA guidelines with all required components.
• In-text citations
• Reference Page COMMENTS:
TOTAL: /55
DEDUCTIONS:
(for failing to staple or double-space assignment, or failing to hand in your rubric)
TOTAL:


Part A: Career Research
Occupation 1

Information Citation (where you found this information)
nature of the work, including
• the work environment
• typical work tasks
• degree of independence
• physical demands
• typical workplaces
salary range
possibility for advancement and/or for moving into related fields
employment outlook
any other criteria that interest you





Occupation 2

Information Citation (where you found this information)
Job Title
nature of the work, including
• the work environment
• typical work tasks
• degree of independence
• physical demands
• typical workplaces
salary range
possibility for advancement and/or for moving into related fields
employment outlook
any other criteria that interest you






Part B: Education Research

Program 1

School 1 School 2 Citation (where you found this information)
admission requirements
cost of the program
duration of the program
start dates
graduate placements
any other important information


Program 2

School 1 School 2 Citation (where you found this information)
admission requirements
cost of the program
duration of the program
start dates
graduate placements
any other important information










Conducting Career Research

The following websites may assist you in your career research


Working in Canada
• http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?cid=1&lang=eng
• Government of Canada website
• Search careers to find: employment outlook and prospects, wages, job skill requirements, and main duties
• Search education program to find out where graduates of programs are employed



Ontario Job Futures
• http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/ojf/index.html
• Ontario-specific information on job trends
• Print reports containing main duties, employment prospects, wages


Career Cruising
• Access through the Humber library website (under Articles, search by subject, general)
• Explore different careers and education and training programs

Essay Instructions: Goal for it: Write a piece/chapter for a coaching manual on goal setting. Choose a specific sport, age range and type (e.g., university varsity, children, third-age) and describe the process for appropriate goal setting (when, types, how to put into practice) for coaching a novice to intermediate team. Provide references to the literature throughout to support your claims. Include tools for the coach to utilize.

(*Please be reminded that this is a psychology paper.)


Purpose and Expectations
- show how to successfully apply the literature to real-life tasks and scenarios
- utilization of critical and creative thinking (many possibilities presented = “go further” than what currently exists)
- ability to consolidate, communicate information

Referencing, Formatting and Submission
- adhere to the minimum of “quality” references (no maximum, go crazy). Use primarily journal articles, and be extremely critical in your web reference use! Lecture content cannot be referenced, and other “general” sites like Wikipedia.
- reference in APA style; attach reference pages at the end of your text. If you need assistance, please see the APA Publication Manual (5th Edition), for information. When in doubt it is better to “over reference” then not reference enough.
- any and all references and appendices, pictures, charts, “handbooks”, are in addition to your page limits.
- double-spaced, 11 point, Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins.
- check your spelling, grammar, and writing style (this is crucial)
- no direct quotes, please. Paraphrase, utilize ideas, summarize, review.