Discussion Post: Goals and Objectives
For this discussion, read: De?ning Clear Goals and Objectives in the course text. It is important to differentiate between goals and objectives. A goal is a general, overarching expression of what the program wants to achieve; whereas, an objective is specific, measurable, time-bound, and doable. Both goals and objectives are directly linked to the problem statement.
Example:
a) Goal: We will install traffic lights in the city of San Diego next year. (General)
b) Objective: We will install 150 traffic lights in zip codes 92154, 92123, and 92133 (December 2014- December 2015). (Specific, measurable, and time-bound)
Characteristics of a statement that refers to objectives:
a) Describes problem-related, desirable outcomes of your intervention.
b) Does not describe your methods.
c) Refers to the population served.
d) States the time when the objectives will be met.
e) Describes the objectives in numerical terms, if at all possible (Kiritz, 2004).
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.