What is the SMART method? How do I set realistic goals?
SMART Goal examples and a worksheet are also included in this FAQ.
Answer
Setting goals is an important part of reaching success, and a great method you can use to set goals is the SMART method.
Specific: What do you want to accomplish? Why is this goal important? Who is involved? What resources are involved?
Measurable: Are you able to track your progress? How will you know when it's accomplished?
Achievable: Is achieving this goal realistic with effort and commitment? Do you have the resources to achieve this goal? If not, how will you get them?
Relevant: Why is this goal important? Does it seem worthwhile? Is this the right time? Does this match efforts/needs?
Timely: When will you achieve this goal?
SMART Goal Example
Goal: Successfully complete the Capstone Course with a final average of 78% or higher at the end of the Winter 2018 term.
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Specific
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Pass Capstone with a 78% or higher It is my last course I need to pass before graduation. I will need to utilize the resources available through Rasmussen University. |
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Measurable
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I am able to track my progress my reviewing my grades through the grade book. I will know I have accomplished my goal when I have passed my course with a 78% or higher. |
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Achievable
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Yes, this is a realistic goal. Yes, Rasmussen University has many resources I can use to accomplish this goal. I can reach out to my instructor if I need additional resources or support. |
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Relevant
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I need to pass this course to earn my degree. Yes, it is very worthwhile because I have worked very hard to get to this point. Yes, now is the right time. Yes, it matches my need to graduate so I can work as a nurse. |
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Timely
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I will achieve this goal by the end of the quarter. |
Other SMART Goal Examples
- Increase influenza immunization rates by 1% in Hispanic adults 65 years of age and older, over the next 6 months. (see attached a quick sample of the SMART worksheet for this goal)
- Expand mobile farmers’ markets in 2 low-income food desert neighborhoods by January 2019.
- Decrease the teen pregnancy rates in Dixon County by 0.5% after 5 years of collaborative community prevention efforts.
- Decrease fall rates among Alzheimer patients by 50%, six months after implementation of hourly rounding policy.
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