Goal Setting Worksheet Assignment
Using the SMART goal setting worksheet at the bottom of this document, reflect on your
goals for applied voice this semester.
You must complete two copies of the goal setting worksheet.
o One must be for a long term goal.
o The other should be for a short term goal. Each worksheet is worth 25
points. The assignment is worth 50 points total. Points will be awarded for
thoughtful completion of the assignment.
The assignment must be uploaded to the goal worksheet assignment by due
date listed on myCMU.
SMART Goal Setting: A common best-practice for goal setting is the SMART method. Goals
need to be:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-bound
Specific: Answers the who, what, where and when of the goal. Compiling all these details
allows you to see what's really required to achieve your goals. Questions to ask include:
Who do you need help from?
Where must this happen?
What is the end result?
When do you start?
Where do you start?
Which elements are holding us back?
What constraints are we facing?
Measurable: In setting measurements, you’re creating milestones within your SMART goal to
track progress. Before you lose 10 pounds, first you need to lose one pound. Ask yourself the
following:
How will you determine success?
What numbers can you track along the way?
How will you know when you’ve achieved your goal?
Attainable: Determine if the goal is realistic or just a dream. A good goal will make you stretch,
but it shouldn’t be out of reach. If the thought of trying to loose forty pounds is overwhelming,
start with a goal of losing five or ten.
Do I believe I can do this?
Is this goal really achievable?
Is it within my own power to achieve it?
Relevant: Consider whether this is worth your time. This helps you determine which path to
focus on and where to spend your time. Some methods interpret the “R” as realistic.
Is this goal worth my time and effort?
Is it a win-win goal?
Is it a priority?
Time-bound: It must have a timeline and a deadline. Items with deadlines take priority. Items
without deadlines get lost in the shuffle.
What is the target date or due date?
Are there milestones along the way with their own due dates?
Do you need weekly, monthly, or quarterly goals to be achieved?