Links to the material you will need to answer the 10 questions:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimcassidy/2018/08/23/the-4-habits-college-students-should-focus-on-thisyear/#123cfb0519d9
https://blog.dce.harvard.edu/extension/5-strategies-academic-success-using-your-strengths
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?
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Reflection Questions Part I (Reading) 10%
- What are the four habits college students should focus on – please explain/summarize each in your own
words. Which habit is the most important to you? Why? (5 marks) - Can you suggest one more habit that would benefit you and other students in college? Why would it be
beneficial? (2 marks) - What are the five strategies for academic success – please explain/summarize each in your own words. (5
marks) - Among the five strategies, which one do you think will be the hardest to do? Why? Which one will be the
easiest to do? Why? (2 marks)
Reflection Questions Part II (TED Talk) 10% - What is “grit” and what are the characteristics of it? (2 marks)
- In the video, the presenter talks about grit being unrelated or even inversely related to talent – what do you
think about this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Why? (2 marks) - How will you teach yourself "grit" by living life like a marathon instead of a sprint? (1 mark)
- Is failure a permanent condition? Why or why not? (2 marks)
- Briefly explain what you felt after watching this video (1 mark)
Sample Solution