This Introduction to Graduate Writing vidcast situates SMART Goals. The “SMART” in “SMART” Goals represents an acronym first coined in the 1980s by George Doran, a corporate management specialist, and represents a framework that sees continued success in various professional contexts. We explore SMART Goals as Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goals that drive clearly-defined writing sessions.
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