Homework
Learning Objective
o Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
o Achieve goals through planning and prioritization.
Instructions:
Based on the knowledge you have achieved thus far in this course or in your degree program, compose a minimum 3 pages, paper describing how you are able to achieve your goals through planning and prioritization.
Scenario I: You Have a Plan
List the goals and objectives you had coming into the course/degree program. Did you have a priority for those goals? Were you able to create a plan for completing those goals? Discuss if you have been able to follow that plan and how it has helped with meeting your prioritized objectives.
You might consider some or all of the following:
o Content: Where are you weak/strong? Do you place different emphasis on some content areas over others?
o Risks of non-completion: What are the costs of non-completion (monetary and other)? What factors might prevent or hinder your expected performance in the course? Can you plan to avoid or mitigate these risks?
o Schedule: Do you set aside periods of time to complete coursework? How detailed is your schedule?
o Material: Is it adequate for your needs? What other sources of content would you identify to help?
o Explicit versus implicit planning: Everyone plans, even if they do not necessarily realize it. What differences do you experience when you make the plan explicit (like in this exercise)?
o How do you prioritize goals and time? Are you trying to get an A or just pass? Is the grade or the knowledge more valuable to you? Alternatively, are they equally important?
o What other strategies might you explore? Being more collaborative (as in a study group)? The possibility of finding a tutor or mentor?
o What do you do if you are struggling or falling behind? Would it pay to think of these possibilities in advance and have a plan in mind in case it happens?
o If time gets tight, what areas could you lighten up on?
o Achieving excellence: Are there particular areas where you would like to develop your skills or knowledge to a higher level than you have previously or currently attained?
Scenario II: You Do Not Have a Plan:
If none of the above seem to apply to your experience with the course/degree so far, examine the final 5 weeks of this course and complete a plan using the above exercise as a guide.
In the final page of your paper, include 2-3 paragraphs describing how this kind of planning approach relates to people working in the area of networking and computing infrastructure. Discuss the importance of the goals you have, whether they are specific or general in nature, what priority you have placed on each, and how they fit into your plan for the future.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.