ASSIGNMENT
Purpose: To identify any challenges (barriers or obstacles) that may get in the way of you being successful in college
Outline: The following outline is to be used as a guide. Do not use the headings “Paragraph 1,” Paragraph 2,” etc. Rather, write this paper as a four-paragraph essay, with an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The paper should flow with transitions and transition words.
Paragraph 1: Introduction
- Include the purpose of paper, (but do not write “the purpose of the paper is…).
- Identify one opportunity for improvement. (or more if you need to discuss more challenges to reach the minimum)
Paragraph 2: What is the challenge?
- Further explain the challenge if necessary.
- Analyze and explain why this challenge is significant.
- How do you know this is a challenge?
- How might this be a problem for your academic or career success?
Paragraph 3: What is the strategy or strategies to address and/or overcome the challenge?
- Identify strategies to overcome this challenge.
- How can you overcome this challenge and move to being successful?
- What resources do you need?
- What are some resources at the college that can help you with the challenges?
- Who can help you with this strategy?
- What can you move beyond this challenge?
- You must identify at least one on-campus resource that can assist you.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
- Briefly, summarize your challenge and your strategy (one sentence).
- Be sure to discuss whether you have optimism or pessimism about overcoming this challenge (a few sentences).
