A. FOR A FOUNDATION OF THIS DISCUSSION BOARD, PLEASE:
A.) Watch this 6-minute TED Talk overview on “Grit” by Dr. Angela Duckworth @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8
B.) Answer the 10-question “Grit Scale” @
C.) After completing “B”, click on “More About Grit” and read the brief overview
D.) Watch this 6-minute YouTube video By Dr. Carol Dweck on “Growth vs. Fixed Mindset” @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7u6UwtmGyE
B. ANSWER THESE DISCUSSION BOARD QUESTIONS:
Answer ALL FOUR questions below with at least FIVE to TEN sentences each (5 points/question possible).Cite the resources you are discussing in-text as you write and a list the full references at the end.
1. What are your overall thoughts about grit and its impact on academic, career, and personal life? Mention specifics from the TED Talk and cite sources in APA style (*See “Research & APA Writing” tab OR use the Writing Center, just like you would for your Activity papers!) (5-10 sentences)
2. What are some thoughts about your grit scale score (you don’t need to share your score)? How can you use this information to help you reach your goals? Mention specifics from the Grit Scale and cite sources in APA style (*See “Research & APA Writing” tab OR use the Writing Center, just like you would for your Activity papers!) (5-10 sentences)
3. How do you agree/disagree with the idea of “growth mindset” in your life so far? How do you see growth mindset and grit tying into what we’ve discussed in psychology so far this semester? Mention specifics from the YouTube video and textbook and cite sources in APA style (*See “Research & APA Writing” tab OR use the Writing Center, just like you would for your Activity papers!) (5-10 sentences)
4. How do you plan to use (or already use) either/both of these concepts in your life to meet your academic, career, and/or personal goals? Mention specifics and cite sources in APA style (*See “Research & APA Writing” tab OR use the Writing Center, just like you would for your Activity papers!) (5-10 sentences)
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
1. COMPLETE Parts A, B, & C above.
3. CITE SOURCES in APA format in-text AND use a References page/list at the end of your post, just like you do for your Activity papers. *See “Research & APA Writing” to access the APA Formatting Guide, 7th ed. for help or use the Writing Center!
