Introductory Paragraph

Outline:

Introduction

1. What the results say towards what I thought about myself.

a. Seeing my strengths and weaknesses

b. Figuring in my SMART goals

2. How to strengthen my competencies

a. Building better habits

b. What needs to be improved

Use the following to assist you with the writing of your introductory paragraph:

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Introductory Paragraph:

Since I decided to go back to school, I have set myself up for high expectations. My wife and I have talked many times about the importance of going to college, so I have an understanding support system. Having enrolled in University of Phoenix, I have received many helpful resources. Setting SMART goals; finding your strengths and weaknesses; are only a few, but have been the biggest support to further help me in my career. These resources helped me point in the right direction; not only for academics, but also in my future with locating the right job for my personality. I was able to see what jobs matched my personality and compare them to the jobs I had in mind before I started school; and I saw that the results were close to the same. Also, setting SMART goals helped me set up what I want to reach in the near future; by showing me what I need to do, where I can find its source (if I forget where), and how long it will take to accomplish that goal.

While personal