Final Research Paper

1. Question: Why do you need effective strategies to complete a degree program?

2. Thesis: Although completing a degree program requires discipline, it is worth the time and effort in the long run. Getting a degree improves yourself and your family because it leads to more career opportunities that you want to have, not jobs that you need to have to get by.

3. http://www.magnapubs.com/white-papers/effective-strategies-for-the-adult-degree-completion-market-2944-1.html

4. http://www.franklin.edu/blog/overcome-5-common-obstacles-that-keep-adults-from-finishing-their-degree/

5. https://www.academicimpressions.com/news/returning-adults-four-keys-academic-success-and-retention

6. http://www.straighterline.com/blog/8-time-management-tips-adult-college-students/

7. -convenient time and place for classes -reputation with being adult friendly -need a degree for current job/future job

8. money, time, family, full time jobs, cant attend full time

9. -establish priorities -know yourself -sleep -be flexible -do a little bit at a time

10. The topic I chose to do is: Beyond the first college course and effective strategies for completing a degree program.

11. https://onlinelearninginsights.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/five-step-strategy-for-student-success-with-online-learning/

12. -rigorous prior learning experience -adult friendly advising/faculty -esta. one point contact for enrollment services/support services

13. -self-direction, organization, motivation, sense of confidence -read syllabus, plan study times, login to course minimum 3x a week, ask questions, make connections with other students