What is a personal statement?

Question

Hello, i am taking my first online class and my instructor ask us to write a personal statement? is there a certain format that i should be aware about? this school like APA but i would think i could just write it however i wanted....any advice?Here goes what she wrote:

The first assignment is to write a personal statement. Try to find time to write it when you can quietly reflect on some personal goals whether they are academic or professional. Each of us have unique things that motivate us and it's always liberating to be able to express them.

I forgot to add, it only needs to be 300 words. thanks for yall help.

Answer 1

The way I take it, She wants you to write a mission statement about yourself. Broad statements that should always remain true. For example, I have always found writing to be enjoyable. I have thought from time to time that writing a good story is like telling a good lie, mess one point up and the hole thing unravels. I feel people benefit greatly from the sharing of creative thought. I hope to continuously hone this interest. I enjoy being a member of this community. Well, anyway, I'll shut up now. Good luck.

Answer 2

Start by writing your paper in APA format since you were told to do so.

In sections:
1) Title Page/Cover Page (name, date, etc.)
2) Abstract (one paragraph of your study or topic)
3) Table of Contents as applicable
4) Introduction (with sub-sections)
5) Conclusion
6) References (if any)

Your instructor has given you a directive and you must follow it if you want the best grade. Typically the APA format is mandatory for papers and allows for a bibliography if you have one. In your case you may not, since it is what you think and you may not be referring to others' works.

This is your first assignment and making a good impression would be to your advantage. Instructors pay attention to those who follow directions and will most likely pay close attention to those who at first do so. Those who do not, may fall into the mainstream of students, but what you want to do is to stand out. Even if you do not agree with your instructor, do the work that is given to you. You are at liberty to write to your instructor personally and give your opinions of the work you are given which will not look unfavorably upon you, but will let your instructor know that you are very interested in in the curriculum and how you can most be an active participant in the directives, while at the same time shining as one who likes to challenge the work given to you.

Answer 3

its a statement that says something unique about you
for example, saying you've collected medallions or something since you were a child is personal to you because not everyone does something like that

what she wants you to do is to reflect on why you do that and what it means to you

Answer 4

its like he said

you have to write down what you have done in your personal life as well as in school/jobs

and at the end write what you want to get out of school and what future job you would like to have.