{"id":5272,"date":"2022-04-05T23:08:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=5272"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:46:51","slug":"module-1-discussion-what-is-success","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/module-1-discussion-what-is-success\/","title":{"raw":"Module 1 Discussion: What is Success?","rendered":"Module 1 Discussion: What is Success?"},"content":{"raw":"For this activity, create your own definition of success. Dictionary.com defines success as \u201cthe favorable outcome of something attempted.\u201d For many students in college, success means passing a class, earning an A, or learning something new. Beyond college, some people define success in terms of financial wealth; others measure it by the quality of their relationships with family and friends.\r\n\r\nUltimately, before we can know if we are successful, we must first define what success means for ourselves.\r\n<h2>Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\r\n<strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Develop a 200-400\u00a0word post defining what success means to you in college and beyond. To help you write\u00a0this entry, consider some of the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Find a quote (or write your own) that best summarizes your definition of success. Note the author of the quote, and use quotation marks as appropriate.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Why does this quote best represent your personal definition of success?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What people do you consider to be successful and why?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What is your definition of success?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What will you do to achieve success?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What is the biggest change you need to make in order to be successful in college?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How will you know you\u2019ve achieved success?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNote: If you do not feel comfortable sharing personal information, focus your entry on a generic definition of success and someone you view as successful, then write about them and how and why you consider them to be successful.\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>STEP 2<\/b>:\u00a0Respond to two classmates\u2019 posts (in at least 75 words each). Beyond simply agreeing or disagreeing with their definition of success, engage thoughtfully by doing one or more of the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"139\">Extend their point with new evidence, examples, or perspectives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"230\">Bring up\u00a0a counterpoint, exception, or challenging question.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Offer a new approach or highlight an overlooked factor.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAim for meaningful discussion\u2014your response should show that you are thinking critically about their perspective, not just restating or summarizing their ideas.\r\n<h2>Example Post<\/h2>\r\nDiscussion entry assignments tend to be more flexible than other types of writing assignments in college, and as a result they can be tailored to your own experiences as long as they answer the primary questions asked in the assignment.\r\n\r\nOne model of a successful entry about this topic can be found below. Feel free to include your own experiences and examples from real life as they pertain to the issue at hand.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Habits for Success Journal Entry<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">by Sandy Brown<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">I found this quote online, and I thought it was both funny and true: \u201cSuccess is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction\u201d by Al Bernstein. I\u2019m not sure exactly who Mr. Bernstein is, but he hit the nail right on the head. It seems like the best things in my life have come from some initial screw-up or unintended action on my part.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">I enrolled in college the first time right after I graduated high school, but it just didn\u2019t work out for me. My dad offered me a job instead, when he saw how miserable I was, since his office manager had just quit. I\u2019d been helping out at his place all my life, but I didn\u2019t know anything about managing the books. I made some silly mistakes, and some sort of serious ones, but I figured things out pretty quickly.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">Now that my dad is\u00a0looking towards retirement, I\u2019m come back to school to get formal recognition of the work I\u2019ve been doing for the past fifteen years. I originally thought I just wanted to get a Payroll Accounting certificate, but my adviser here talked me into pursuing a full AA degree. I\u2019m glad I made that decision, but it\u2019s been hard. I came home everyday the first week too exhausted to speak to my family. Withdrawing from a couple of classes was the right thing for me to do, even if it means I\u2019ll only be a part-time student for now.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">For me, success will be getting my first accounting job after I graduate with my degree and pass the certification exam. I\u00a0want my future\u00a0employer\u00a0to recognize not only the years of experience I have but also the formal education I get with my AA. Success is also being a good role model for my daughters. I don\u2019t want them to just settle for \u201cgood enough\u201d like I did when I became an adult, and want them to work hard in order to get to a place where they\u2019re comfortable.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #077fab; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600;\">Rubric<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table><caption>Sample Grading Rubric<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Not Evident<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Follows prompt directions<\/td>\r\n<td>Follows the prompt instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may incomplete.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Responds to peers<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is engaged with peer's post. Posts on time.<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is somewhat engaged with peer's post. Post is short and\/or late.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th colspan=\"4\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Total:<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<td>__\/20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><\/p>","rendered":"<p>For this activity, create your own definition of success. Dictionary.com defines success as \u201cthe favorable outcome of something attempted.\u201d For many students in college, success means passing a class, earning an A, or learning something new. Beyond college, some people define success in terms of financial wealth; others measure it by the quality of their relationships with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, before we can know if we are successful, we must first define what success means for ourselves.<\/p>\n<h2>Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Develop a 200-400\u00a0word post defining what success means to you in college and beyond. To help you write\u00a0this entry, consider some of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a quote (or write your own) that best summarizes your definition of success. Note the author of the quote, and use quotation marks as appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Why does this quote best represent your personal definition of success?<\/li>\n<li>What people do you consider to be successful and why?<\/li>\n<li>What is your definition of success?<\/li>\n<li>What will you do to achieve success?<\/li>\n<li>What is the biggest change you need to make in order to be successful in college?<\/li>\n<li>How will you know you\u2019ve achieved success?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: If you do not feel comfortable sharing personal information, focus your entry on a generic definition of success and someone you view as successful, then write about them and how and why you consider them to be successful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>STEP 2<\/b>:\u00a0Respond to two classmates\u2019 posts (in at least 75 words each). Beyond simply agreeing or disagreeing with their definition of success, engage thoughtfully by doing one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"139\">Extend their point with new evidence, examples, or perspectives.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"230\">Bring up\u00a0a counterpoint, exception, or challenging question.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Offer a new approach or highlight an overlooked factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aim for meaningful discussion\u2014your response should show that you are thinking critically about their perspective, not just restating or summarizing their ideas.<\/p>\n<h2>Example Post<\/h2>\n<p>Discussion entry assignments tend to be more flexible than other types of writing assignments in college, and as a result they can be tailored to your own experiences as long as they answer the primary questions asked in the assignment.<\/p>\n<p>One model of a successful entry about this topic can be found below. Feel free to include your own experiences and examples from real life as they pertain to the issue at hand.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Habits for Success Journal Entry<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">by Sandy Brown<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I found this quote online, and I thought it was both funny and true: \u201cSuccess is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction\u201d by Al Bernstein. I\u2019m not sure exactly who Mr. Bernstein is, but he hit the nail right on the head. It seems like the best things in my life have come from some initial screw-up or unintended action on my part.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I enrolled in college the first time right after I graduated high school, but it just didn\u2019t work out for me. My dad offered me a job instead, when he saw how miserable I was, since his office manager had just quit. I\u2019d been helping out at his place all my life, but I didn\u2019t know anything about managing the books. I made some silly mistakes, and some sort of serious ones, but I figured things out pretty quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Now that my dad is\u00a0looking towards retirement, I\u2019m come back to school to get formal recognition of the work I\u2019ve been doing for the past fifteen years. I originally thought I just wanted to get a Payroll Accounting certificate, but my adviser here talked me into pursuing a full AA degree. I\u2019m glad I made that decision, but it\u2019s been hard. I came home everyday the first week too exhausted to speak to my family. Withdrawing from a couple of classes was the right thing for me to do, even if it means I\u2019ll only be a part-time student for now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">For me, success will be getting my first accounting job after I graduate with my degree and pass the certification exam. I\u00a0want my future\u00a0employer\u00a0to recognize not only the years of experience I have but also the formal education I get with my AA. Success is also being a good role model for my daughters. I don\u2019t want them to just settle for \u201cgood enough\u201d like I did when I became an adult, and want them to work hard in order to get to a place where they\u2019re comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #077fab; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600;\">Rubric<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Sample Grading Rubric<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Not Evident<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Follows prompt directions<\/td>\n<td>Follows the prompt instructions.<\/td>\n<td>Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may incomplete.<\/td>\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Responds to peers<\/td>\n<td>Response is engaged with peer&#8217;s post. Posts on time.<\/td>\n<td>Response is somewhat engaged with peer&#8217;s post. 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