Not this, but that...

The great thing about this grant class I'm taking is that we don't have to actually submit homework. We can if we want feedback, but it's not required. Which is good because it kinda takes the pressure off me. In assignment #4, we learned about Goals and Objectives. I threw mine up in the Discussion area to get feedback:

Goal #1 – To increase literacy and writing skills.

·         Objective 1.1 – To offer free writing workshops focusing on various genres.

·         Objective 1.2 – To show students how many professions require good writing skills.

·         Objective 1.3 – To provide free access to writing and tutoring labs.

Goal #2 – To increase the number of youth accepted to post-secondary institutions.

·         Objective 2.1 – To conduct free series of college preparation workshops.

·         Objective 2.2 – To partner with Arizona colleges to provide informational clinics.

·         Objective 2.3 – To equip students with necessary academic skills.

Goal #3 – To provide youth with a positive role model.

·         Objective 3.1 – To foster mentorship between students and creative professionals.

·         Objective 3.2 – To recruit local professionals in the writing field for a period of five months.

·         Objective 3.3 – To give students one-on-one attention and let them know their work is value.

Per my instructors, B&J

Celise, all these are activities, not objectives. Think about what will change as a result of  these activities and quantify these changes to come up with objectives, e.g.

The writing skills of 70% students who participate in XXXX will improve as measured by XXXXX.

Well, crap. Good to know. At this rate, I'm still debating on whether my organization's target audience should just focus on teens or the community in general. I change my mind every couple of days it seems like, so I guess I have time to think about it.

And definitely revise.