INFORMATION LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION
Are you inspired to set a new goal aimed at improving your information literacy and communication skills? If so, the Personal Success Plan can walk you through the goal-setting process. Read the advice and examples; then add your ideas in the space provided.
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GATHER INFORMATION Question
10.4
Think about your strengths and weaknesses related to information literacy and communication. What strategies have worked for you in the past? What could you do differently? Revisit your Information Literacy and Communication score on ACES and review the relevant sections of this chapter for additional ideas. GATHER INFORMATION
Think about your strengths and weaknesses related to information literacy and communication. What strategies have worked for you in the past? What could you do differently? Revisit your Information Literacy and Communication score on ACES and review the relevant sections of this chapter for additional ideas.
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SET A SMART GOAL Question
10.5
Use the information you’ve gathered to create a SMART goal, making sure to use the SMART goal checklist. SAMPLE: I’ll create an outline for my economics paper that’s due next week. SET A SMART GOAL
Use the information you’ve gathered to create a SMART goal, making sure to use the SMART goal checklist.
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MAKE AN ACTION PLAN Question
10.6
Outline the specific steps you’ll take to achieve your SMART goal, and note when you’ll complete each step. SAMPLE: I’ll spend one hour this Sunday night writing my outline. MAKE AN ACTION PLAN
Outline the specific steps you’ll take to achieve your SMART goal, and note when you’ll complete each step.
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LIST BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS Question
10.7
Think about possible barriers to your action steps; then brainstorm solutions for overcoming them. SAMPLE: Outlines have always been hard for me. If I get stuck, I’ll take my outline to the writing center on Monday and get feedback. LIST BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS
Think about possible barriers to your action steps; then brainstorm solutions for overcoming them.
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ACT AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES Question
10.8
Now that your plan is in place, take action. Record each action step as you take it. Then evaluate whether you achieved your SMART goal, and make any adjustments needed to get better results in the future. SAMPLE: For this big paper I didn’t leave enough time to develop my outline, so for my next assignment I’ll build more time into that phase of the writing process. ACT AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES
Now that your plan is in place, take action. Record each action step as you take it. Then evaluate whether you achieved your SMART goal, and make any adjustments needed to get better results in the future.
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CONNECT TO CAREER Question
10.9
List the skills you’re building as you progress toward your SMART goal. How will you use these skills to land a job and succeed at work? SAMPLE: Using outlines will help me organize my writing. When I become a public relations specialist, I’ll use them to write effective press releases. CONNECT TO CAREER
List the skills you’re building as you progress toward your SMART goal. How will you use these skills to land a job and succeed at work?
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