Writing A Study Plan Joan Chang, 2007

What is a Study Plan? Usage applying for school admission Contents

A plan specifying a student's credits, and past/present/intended enrolment by showing academic potential and professional knowledge paper sizeA4; Font10letter size12 avoid fonts difficult for reading; avoid too many colors or more than 2 fonts/sizes Printing: with a laser or high quality ink-jet printer Length: (recommended) less than 1000 words

Format

Whats in a Study Plan? I. Motivation Being Concise and clear Creating a special beginning Specifying degree pursued and research field plan to specialize Explaining reasons for undertaking further study II. Educational Background

Explaining major, courses taken, activities participated Specifying preparation made for further study Describing crucial influence: events, persons, books, etc Briefing working experiences (esp. relevant to the degree applied) Explaining knowledge learned from the jobs Specifying contribution to the job involved Relating personal growth Demonstrating research potential (analysis of certain subject) Time plan for the degree pursued Future objectives: short-term and long-term Strengths of the department applied: courses, faculty, etc. Potential contribution from the study to certain commitments Research papers completed Publications Certificates, licenses, etc.

III. Professional Achievements

IV. Career Goals

V. conclusion

VI. Annexes

Other Categories Purpose of Study Personal Statement

Statement of Objectives Statement of Purpose

Steps: 1. consult advice 2. Outline 3. add in details, 4. rewriting, proofreading, 5. printing Memorandums 1. providing specific examples/evidence 2. providing interests or hobbies only relevant to the degree pursued 3. level of details: depending on the importance of the event 4. consulting your teachers for advice about areas of study 5. evaluation categories: contents, professional knowledge, organization, writing

Avoid clich

I was born in Taipei. My name is Jane Doe and I have 4 members in my family. I worked as a ramp agent for COMAIR. As a ramp agent, I assisted in loading baggage, oversaw fueling the aircraft, and stocked commissary items on the aircraft. I took dancing classes while I was in elementary school and I wish to become a computer programmer in the future. I attempted to attract customers. I initiated a program to attract customers to Pizza Hut, which resulted in a 5% increase in sales for the month of June, 2006.

Be specific

Cut unrelated details Provide evidence

References http://www.eapex.com.tw/abord/a4-2.shtml http://www.uscampus.com.tw/prepare_yourself/prepare_essays.htm http://www.vtsh.tc.edu.tw/~counsel/81-2.htm http://www.ustudy.org.tw/us_help/chp4/chp4-plan.htm http://www.eapex.com.tw/abord/a4-2.shtml Workshop Write your study plan; E-mail in-class writing to scuchang@scu.edu.tw Revise your writing by getting advice from http://write.scu.edu.tw