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Personal Responsibility
Danielle Fairley
GEN/200
May 22, 2012
April Miller
Personal Responsibility Begin your [Eliminate second person (you, your) in academic documents and avoid addressing the reader directly. Prefer third-person pronouns (he, she, they, it)] paper [This title could be more inspiring. Labeling it a "paper" or an "essay" is redundant (what else could it be?), and only a few words as a title are not very explanatory (or intriguing to the reader). An ideal title has between six and a dozen words ] here. Double space the entire document. Be [If this is not in a title, avoid the imperative mood (a command) in academic writing because it addresses the reader personally (an unwritten "you," which is the second person narrative mode)] sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces by pressing the Tab key one time [Spelling: as an adjective, these two words should be a single hyphenated word] on the keyboard. Happy writing!
Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility is taking accountability for one’s actions, accepting the consequences that come from those actions, and understanding that what he or she does have an effect on those around. It is neither black nor white. It would be wonderful to say that people contribute to the progression of humankind in a positive way and may be so. However, no matter who people are, they are still human, which is to say that they are an amalgam of feelings, behaviors, and attitudes that defies good or bad, right or, wrong. Many people associate responsibility with duty and obligations, which in turn, are thought of as burdens. Personal responsibility is not a burden, it is a blessing. This becomes clear when people understand that personal responsibility is nothing than the freedom to create ones own life. Yes, responsibility is equated with freedom and power. Once awakened to this fact, individuals become liberated, and empowered. Once they become aware of this truth, they shed their victim mentality and gain the power to transform (Responsibility Is Not, It’s a Blessing, 2012, Para 2). Accepting and showing responsibility is the right attitude to have when trying to transform and succeed at whatever life has to offer. It shows growth and wisdom. When acquiring the right kind of attitude, people are less likely to create unnecessary problems. If problems occur out of one’s control, the individual will more likely respond too him or her optimistically and bounce back. Without personal responsibility can lead to a life of destruction. It can affect life’s outcome; such as home, family, workplace, and even school. According to The Association of American Colleges and Universities surveyed, 23 institutions of undergraduate students found that when asked about five dimensions of personal and social responsibility, “striving for excellence, cultivating personal and social responsibility, contributing to a larger community, taking perspectives of others serious, developing competence in ethical and moral reasoning.” More than 50% of the respondents said they strongly agree that each of the five dimensions should be a major focus at their institutions (Personal Responsibility. Anti Essays. Retrieved May 20, 2012, Para 2). Taking personal responsibility is not and easy task and can be quit demanding. Nonetheless, if one stay open minded and implement those five dimensions mentioned in the above article into their everyday lives, how can one not have success, such as college success.
Personal Responsibility and College Success College success is having the ability to do whatever it takes to lead a productive educational life that is satisfying; personal responsibility have to reflect within one’s college success. Personal responsibility involve working on an individuals character and skill development; therefore college success is achieving goals that have been set to complete college courses and beyond. Personal responsibility and college success have to work as a cohesive unit and choosing life that makes one personally happy. The Role of Recognition and Life Satisfaction article examines the mediating role of life satisfaction between positive recognition and levels of personal growth initiative in a collegiate setting. The design of the research study used a quantitative research method. The researchers of this article utilized a brief questionnaire, assessed to 204 undergraduate students at a mid-sized university to evaluate their response. The article discusses how college is a time of “soul searching” period, which includes new, and additional personal and academic responsibilities. The article also states, how personal responsibility relates to student success. The author uses a meditational model to describe the relationship between the frequency of recognition and personal growth initiatives and how it is mediated by life satisfaction. The article emphasizes that positive recognition, promotes positive life satisfaction (Stevic, 2008). Time Management. Replace the level three heading with the words for your [second person] heading. The heading must be in bold font.
References
Personal Responsibility. Anti Essays. Retrieved May 20, 2012, from the World Wide Web: http://www.antiessays.com/free-essays/218361.html
