The mini project information will be given out in class tomorrow, but for inquiring minds...here it is tonight. Remember it is due the Monday when we return from Thanksgiving break. (Sorry the spacing does not appear to transfer over from MS Word to here)
Financial Goals Mini-Project
Due Monday 11/29/2011
You will be creating a project that portrays 3 financial goals you have for yourself—1 short term, 1 intermediate term, and 1 long term. They might be standing goals that you have long held, or goals that you just made up. Your project will not only portray what the goals are, but also at least 2 steps you must take in order to achieve those goals. In addition, each of your goals must be S.M.A.R.T.
Specific –cannot be vague or too general
Measurable—has to be able to be measured in some way, I’m not going to actually do it, just must be able to
Attainable—can it actually be done
Reasonable—speaks for itself
Timely—does it fit the time definition of the goal
You may portray your 3 financial goals in one of the following 3 ways:
Essay | Poster | Comic/Artwork |
Straightforward and to the point. Tell me what your 3 goals are and what the 2 things are that you have to do to meet each goal. | On a poster (large or small), but neatly presented, write your 3 goals, list the 2 steps that you must do to achieve each goal. | The most open-ended. Use art to show your goals, but keep in mind that you have to be specific enough to show the “SMART”ness of them. Also you will have to give the 2 steps for each goal as well. |
This will count for 60 total points. It will be assessed as follows:
Short term financial goal 20 points total
Financial goal is stated 5 points
Specific & Measurable 5 points
Timely (fits definition of short term) 5 points
Gives 2 steps that are necessary to achieve this financial goal 5 points
Intermediate term goal 20 points total
Financial goal is stated 5 points
Specific & Measurable 5 points
Timely (fits definition of intermediate term) 5 points
Gives 2 steps that are necessary to achieve this financial goal 5 points
Long term goal 20 points total
Financial goal is stated 5 points
Specific & Measurable 5 points
Timely (fits definition of long term) 5 points
Gives 2 steps that are necessary to achieve this financial goal 5 points
