ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will be writing a 2-3 page success narrative consisting of three components. Specifically, you will write about the following:
Who I Am Now: Create a brief biographical statement describing your academic and professional history, as well as any relevant personal characteristics you’d like to share.
My Goals: Identify three (3) professional and/or academic long-term goals for your future.
How I Will Get There: Based on the professional or academic goals you created, identify at least two (2) short-term steps for each of these goals, and set target dates for each of these short-term steps. Make sure that in your plan to achieve these goals, you account for obstacles that may present themselves along the way.
A. Directions
Step 1. Who I am Now
In this section of your narrative, write a paragraph describing your academic and professional history, and related personal characteristics.
Share your academic background, including your field of study, notable achievements, and any professional experience you have.
Highlight relevant personal characteristics, skills, or experiences that have shaped your journey so far.
Consider including personal anecdotes or impactful experiences that influenced your choices.
Step 2. My Goals
In this section of your narrative, write a paragraph stating three professional and/or academic long-term goals, and provide a brief description of each goal.
Identify three significant professional or academic aspirations you aim to achieve in the future.
Express how these goals align with your passions, skills, and values.
Step 3. How I Will Get There
In this section of your narrative, write a paragraph describing two or more short-term actions that you can take to achieve each goal described above.
For each of the three long-term goals, outline at least two short-term steps that will contribute to achieving them.
Consider potential obstacles or challenges that might hinder progress toward each step.
Provide strategies to overcome these obstacles or alternative plans if necessary.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Who I Am Now
❒ Have you provided a brief biographical statement explaining your educational and career experiences thus far?
❒ Have you shared any personal characteristics (e.g., determination, flexibility) that you feel are relevant to your narrative?
2. My Goals
❒ Have you provided three long-term goals you wish to accomplish?
❒ Have you connected those goals to either your academic or professional aspirations?
3. How I Will Get There
❒ Have you identified and explained at least two short-term steps for achieving each of your three goals?
❒ Have you set target dates for each of these steps?
❒ Have you addressed any obstacles you might face in pursuit of these goals?
C. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be 2-3 pages (approximately 500-750 words), double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.
