“Aim for success, not perfection. Never
give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn
new things and move forward with your life.” -Dr. David M. Burns. Studying is
not only acquiring knowledge but also opening one’s heart and mind to a
particular field or subject. Studying is grasping things and living life. When
one studies, one lives the unspoken word of the literal world. One of the key
in studying is setting goals. Let’s say, for Englcom. Setting goals in Englcom
is the initial step in studying the course. When one sets goal for this course,
then one starts the studying process. Besides, setting goals in Englcom will
serve as a checklist for students on the flow to follow and the guidelines to
remember. Not only it is preparation for studying, but also a boundary line on
how well a person has reached and set his goals. Setting
goals in ENGLCOM aids students to be effective in widening knowledge,
communication and comprehension in English.
So why set goals
in Englcom? Why not just go through the course not systematized and just be
part of the flow like everybody? Setting goals in Englcom is not only a
strategic way for me in studying. It is more on the foundation of discipline to
be instilled in my skills and ability. Once I have a sturdy foundation, then I
can achieve whatever I want to achieve. Setting goals in Englcom is an initial
step for me so I can study diligently to become a “Dean’s Lister” here at De La
Salle University.
Setting goals is
easy once you know what goals to have an eye on. So, to be a Dean’s Lister one
day, I have many goals set in mind. First, I want to develop a wider sense and
understanding in English. Having a wider comprehension in English will be an
asset in developing my goals since English is a major component in Englcom. Having
a wider comprehension not only develops wider vocabulary, but also promoting
communication with others. Next is to be an effective and convincing writer.
When one is an effective writer, everything else follows. He will know how to socialize
with other people and express his thoughts. Another goal I have in mind is to
be an effective speaker and to develop self confidence. Being an effective
speaker and developing self confidence are interdependent. I should be
confident in order to be an effective speaker. Being an effective speaker
entails application in learning the knowledge taught in Englcom. Gaining
confidence builds me up to be an aspiring person. And lastly is to have good
grades. Having good grades is the fruitful result of setting goals in Englcom
plus studying. That’s the aim when one wants to be a Dean’s Lister.
Having
introduced my goals, there should be steps and processes in achieving these
goals. I should study very hard and keep my eyes on the goal. Read, read and
read! One learns to be effective if one applies it in daily life. Hence, read
and read all the time. This also
enhances and widens vocabulary. I should have a good and balance time
management. I should be systematic in time keeping to allow the fulfillment of
my goals. I should be confident in class. When I am confident, everything else
follows. I should be reciting everyday and be participative in class. I should
change my bad habits and improve my old self because the only way to change and
set new perspective is to change my own self.
Therefore,
setting goals in englcom is an initial step in achieving one’s goals in this
course. It is the key to success in a more systematic and more stabilized study
habit. Set goals and keep one’s eyes on the goal. Having goals will help one
reach his own destination or better yet, farther than anyone can sail. Set
goals, and one will see that he can go beyond his limits! So, it is my
uttermost gratitude to share this essay to all the readers so you can also achieve
your own personal dreams as well through your goals. Remember, as what Fitzhugh Dodson said, "Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination."
The introduction is a little messy since the repetition of certain phrases make the text repetitive. I do like the fact that your ideas are clearly stated but there seems to be a little difficulty in getting your main message across. Be careful of statements that seem to have a similar meaning with another statement. There's also a distinct personality in the way you write, which is great. You can definitely become better! :D Cheers~
ReplyDeleteYour introduction is clear and starting with a quotation is good, but avoid being mixing up your ideas.The body is well-explained, and your ideas are organized. Your conclusion is motivating me to do well in my studies, probably one of the most profound conclusions ever!!
ReplyDeleteYour essay is interesting to read - with good intro and conclusion. Every paragraph consists of a topic sentence with adequate details. You only have to provide a connecting phrase to link your hook and the background information. The shift of idea is sudden. Next, you need to be consistent with your point of view. Stick to the first person "I;" do not shift from "I" to :"you." Also, try to avoid repeating some words; use synonyms instead.
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