Setting Smart Goals Worksheet 2022

SETTING SMART GOALS

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SETTING SMART GOALS
SMART Goals Worksheet 1
SMART Goal Statement
An academic goal that I wish to achieve by April 2020 is to complete writing a research article
related to importance of reading novels
What do I need to do to reach this goal?
I need to go through different previous articles and books and choose the ones which based on
which I can complete my article. I need to have access to library resources or e-books for
completing my goal.
Where am I now?
I have found one mystery book “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” which I am keen to read. I
have acquired the e-book. I have two other books in mind out of which I have to choose one. I
am interested in reading “around the world in eighty days” after I complete my mystery book.
These two books can give me a better background on completing my article.
Obstacles
Researching about the appropriate books related to my article, within a month can be difficult as
I also have to complete my assignments and research that are given in college.
Solutions
I need to rearrange my schedule. I have to put fixed schedules to do my assignments and invest
my spare time researching about other novels other than playing games or investing in other
activities.
SMART characteristics
Specific

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SETTING SMART GOALS
The goal involves me as I would like to accomplish my goal of completing research about novels
for completing my article. I have started a month before and have accessed many books online.
Reading these novels will give me an understanding of what life is outside my comfort zone and
it can give me extra knowledge about different words and an idea about new terms (Barnett,
Maclutsky, & Wagonlander, 2015).
Measurable
My goal of completing my article can be achieved by reassigning my other tasks. I have aimed at
giving four hours daily after my studies to finish reading. By doing this I can finish writing a
chapter in two days (Dabbagh, & Fake, 2017).
Attainable
My goal is challenging but I can achieve it. As it is an e-book, I can also read it while travelling
or eating. This can give me more hours than I have allocated (Eichinger, Hofig, & Richter,
2017).
Realistic
I believe I can accomplish my goal. I gave made my plans accordingly and allocated a specific
time for reading. I have also made a time table for pursuing my other assignments.
Timely
I want to complete writing my article by 1st April.