Affective Filter And Second Language Acquisition

Affective Filter And Second Language Acquisition As the number of ELL students increases on campuses across the nation, there is a growing need for educators to somehow increase their awareness about the process of second language acquisition, and different ways to promote students learning and acquisition of a new language. ELL students usually experience stress and anxiety as they are very much aware of their lack of proficiency in English. This often interferes with their learning and acquisition of a new language. In recent years the importance of affective filter has become a matter of debate and extensive research among language teachers, linguists and researchers. The major purpose of this paper is therefore, to address the implications and importance that affective filter has on the language acquisition of especially English Language Learners (ELLs). Overview of Krashens Theory of Language Acquisition Krashens theory of second language acquisition has had a great impact in the field of education, especially that of acquiring and learning a new language. Based on internal psychological factors, his theory holds that humans have an innate ability to learn language (Krashen, 1982). According to Krashen, a second language is most successfully acquired when the conditions are similar to those present in first language acquisition: that is, when the focus of instruction is on meaning rather than on form; when the language input is at or just above the proficiency of the learner; and when there is sufficient opportunity to engage in meaningful use of that language in a relatively anxiety-free environment. He emphasized the importance of providing learners with comprehensible input in a risk-free environment. Krashen also maintained that low stress situations provide the greatest opportunity for learners to improve their language competency. AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Krashens theory of second language acquisition consists of five interrelated hypotheses which reflect an understanding of both linguistics and of psychology: The Acquisition-Learning hypothesis, the Monitor hypothesis, the Natural Order hypothesis, the Input Hypothesis, and the Affective Filter Hypothesis. Despite of the significance of all of these hypotheses in language learning and acquisition, this paper prioritizes the last, but also one of the most important hypotheses in the process of language learning and acquisition, the Affective Filter Hypothesis. Rosenthal (1996) found that although Duley and Burt were among the first to refer to the relationship between the affective delimiters and L2 acquisition, it was Krashen who championed the connection. In Krashens work, the affective filter hypothesis explains the role of affective factors in the process of language acquisition (2003). It suggests that emotional variables can hinder comprehensible input from reaching the part of the brain responsible for acquiring language. Krashen (1981) postulated that an affective filter exists that can increase or decrease the intake of the comprehensible input. He found that a high level of stress and anxiety creates a filter that impedes learning, blocks the intake, and reduces L2 acquisition. When the filter is up, input cant reach those parts of the brain where acquisition occurs. Many language learners realize that the reason they have trouble is because they are nervous or embarrassed and simply cant concentrate. In other words, the input is filtered out. Krashen also concluded that a low affective filter on the other side facilitates learning and promotes second language acquisition. The Affective Filter hypothesis embodies Krashens view that a number of affective variables play a facilitative, but non-causal, role in second language acquisition (2003). These AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION variables include: motivation, self-confidence and anxiety. According to him, it is easier for a learner to acquire a language when he/she is not tense, angry, anxious, and bored. Krashen claimed that learners with high motivation, self-confidence, a good self-image, and a low level of anxiety are better equipped for success in second language acquisition. Low motivation, low self-esteem, and debilitating anxiety can combine to raise the affective filter and form a mental block that prevents comprehensible input from being used for acquisition. In other words, when the filter is up it impedes language acquisition. On the other hand, positive affect is necessary, but not sufficient on its own, for acquisition to take place. Therefore, educators need to provide an environment that reduces stress and anxiety and also increases the ELL students motivation and self-esteem. This, according to Krashen, provides opportunities for language acquisition to occur more efficiently and quickly amo ng the learners (2003). The Motivation Variable A number of studies conducted in the field of ESL learning show that motivation is crucial to successful ESL learning (Andres, 2003). Within a school system the amount of motivation that children bring into the classroom with them is highly variable. It depends both on age and on family background factors. In-school factors also influence motivation. Crookes and Schmidt (1991) argued that intrinsic motivation, the one that stems from the interest in the activity itself independent from extrinsic reward, should be favored in the classroom. According to them, teachers can foster intrinsic motivation by posing reasonable challenging tasks to students, basing them on the perceptions of learners needs and providing for plenty of variety in classroom activities. AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Conversely, Fontana (1988) argued that there are occasions when students intrinsic motivation is insufficient and recourse has to be made to motivation of an extrinsic tangible nature. Thus, it seems that balance should be kept between both stances, understanding that extrinsic motivation may be valid, useful and even necessary, but if overused, in the long run it can be detrimental to students autonomy. Teachers own behaviour can either positively or negatively influence the learners desire and willingness to learn and continue learning the language. Based on his instructional design model for motivation, Keller (1979) suggested four different ways to help teachers increase the motivation of all students, especially of ELL learners: stimulating interest in the topic; creating relevance to students lives; developing an expectancy of success, and producing satisfaction in the outcome through intrinsic/extrinsic rewards. Clearly defined tasks, which are both interesting and sufficiently challenging, are also of the utmost importance. Furthermore, concerning curriculum and instruction, the importance of authentic, communicative tasks and assignments cannot be emphasized enough. Research by Oxford and Shearin (1996) also supports the critical role of educators in enhancing the motivation of ELL students. According to them, teachers can help shape students beliefs about success and failure in L2 learning. They found that teachers can help students improve motivation by showing that L2 learning can be an exciting mental challenge, a career enhancer, a vehicle to cultural awareness and friendship, and a key to world peace. In addition, teachers can make the L2 classroom a welcoming, positive place where psychological needs are met and where language anxiety is kept to a minimum. Most importantly, educators can urge AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION students to develop their own intrinsic rewards through positive self-talk, guided self-evaluation, and mastery of specific goals, rather than comparison with other students. Teachers can thus promote a sense of greater self-efficacy, increasing motivation to continue learning a new language and master the academic content as well. In the ELL classroom is vitally important that the curriculum and instructional strategies used are comprehensible. If language learners cannot comprehend the language input they receive, often they will become frustrated and check-out, no longer putting effort into the language learning process. This frustration, if not addressed early on, becomes overwhelming and discouraging to students and, as Duff (2001) reports, frustration and failure may lead to higher than average drop-out rates among immigrant students in high school, especially those whose home-country education or L1 literacy skills are limited (p.105). Therefore, teachers must make a concerted effort during instruction to assure that language input is comprehensible to ELLs. This certainly increases their motivation to learn the new language and also the academic content. Helpful suggestions for making input comprehensible include pre-teaching vocabulary, providing study guides, and graphic organizers etc. With these too ls, teachers provide students with the scaffolding necessary to motivate, and challenge students, but not frustrate them to the point of overwhelming or discouraging. In addition to providing students with comprehensible input, teachers must provide students with opportunities to experience success. In order for students to be motivated in continuing the language learning process, they must have enough self-efficacy, or confidence, to know that they are capable. One way to help meet this affective need in students through AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION curriculum and instruction is by planning activities in which students can experience success. As students effectively use learning strategies; there is a close association with the individuals self-efficacy (Zimmerman, 1990). Although these activities may not be necessarily easy, they must be tasks that students have tools and resources to complete with a sense of accomplishment. In addition to these types of tasks, students also experience success when they have choices over texts, activities, small grouping, topics, etc (Townsend and Fu, 2001). As students experience academic success and connections to their own knowledge and abilities, their self-efficacy and motivation to learn increases. With this affective need met, students are validated and more willing to take on new challenges in the language learning process. Ellis (1994) acknowledged McNamaras views that communication itself is also an important motivation learners acquire motivation from the need to express themselves and from the pleasure that they feel when they achieve this (p.516). Consequently, classes that provide opportunities for communication are going to have a more positive effect than those that do not. Interest increases as the learners are made responsible for their learning activities especially during interactive, flexible cooperative activities. Research supports two important claims regarding cooperative group work, particularly in the ELL classroom. First, minority students academic achievement increases with the use of cooperative learning activities (Aronson Gonzalez, 1998). Second, regarding the social and emotional needs of the learner, cooperative learning increases self-esteem and student motivation Slavin, 1985) and helps them develop empathy (Aronson Bridgemen, 1979). Cummins (1986) and Holt (1993) also emphasized the role of cooperative learning in maximizing the acquisition of English, its comprehensible input, and empowering students to use the language, hear it, and AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION model it for each other in a non-threatening environment. According to Stewart (2010), positive feedback, praise, and a sense of belonging can also be empowering for students who lack confidence in the subject matter. By giving them such feedback, ELL students may be motivated to put forth more effort, which will produce a higher quality of work, greater self-confidence, greater learning and then even more deserved positive feedback in a continuous loop. Last but not least, another factor that triggers the motivation of ELL students is the aspect of fun. Lin (2008) demonstrates the importance of fun in the classroom to lower the affective filter in her study with Taiwanese English as a Foreign Language students. She describes these activities as joyful and motivation-stirring and relaxing pedagogies (p. 126). Perhaps one of the most effective ways to lower the affective filter is to embrace the fun that I believe is inherent in second language learning. The Self-confidence variable The affective and emotional needs of students are deeply personal and influence language learning and academic achievement. The second variable that affects the affective filter and influences the process of language acquisition is self-confidence. Without some belief in oneself and ones abilities, it is easy to become anxious, frustrated, and discouraged. Work by Brown (1977) and Krashen (1981) reveals that traits related to self-confidence such as lack of anxiety, outgoing personality, and self-esteem are predictive of second language learning. The more confidence a student has about his abilities, the easier it is to participate in language learning activities, eventually leading to further language learning success. Conversely, when students lack self-confidence they tend to become overly anxious. This can have detrimental affects on language learning success as described by Gopaul-McNicol and Thomas-Presswood (1998): AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION A high anxiety level interferes with learning a second language because it not only impairs memory but it also decreases the learners willingness to take risks and practice the new language (p. 68). In addition, as anxiety increases frustration tolerance decreases; this causes students to become much more susceptible to giving up or quitting. It is very critical that students have a positive attitude towards themselves in the form of self-confidence/esteem, as previously discussed. This is an important affective need for all students, but particularly so for ELLs whose cultural identity is changing (Canadian Teachers Federation, 1989). While ELLs themselves need to have positive attitudes toward themselves, their culture, and second language, they also need to experience a positive social environment, which promotes acceptance, a sense of belonging, and community. According to Kristmanson (2003), it is very important for teachers to encourage and support students at all times, but especially when they are struggling or lacking confidence in certain areas, such as speaking a new language. For example, demonstrating interest and involvement in the children, getting to know them, their lives, their families, and capitalizing on the rich cultural knowledge and experiences their students bring to classroom increases their overall self-esteem and makes learning more meaningful. Finally, creating an atmosphere in which students are not afraid to make mistakes and are encouraged to take risks promotes their self-confidence. Lastly, praise also helps teachers build students confidence. Anxiety Variable Krashen (1981) states that low anxiety relates to success in second language acquisition (p. 56). ELL students are often very nervous about their first class in English. Everything is new to them the language, the building, the classroom, the culture of the classroom. Therefore, AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION it is very important to establish a welcoming classroom environment and thoroughly explain procedures and assignments to lower students anxiety levels. Avoiding tension-causing strategies such as surprise quizzes, overly competitive activities, putting students in front of their peers with no warning or chance for preparation, and correcting errors in a negative, accusatory fashion reduces the tension, nervousness, and affective filter of ELL students. Anxiety should be of a low level, and should be attached to the need to communicate, rather than to personality factors, or the fear of appearing ridiculous. Error correction must also be constructive and tailored to students individual needs. Examples of ways to gently and effectively correct students errors include reflecting their statements back to them, extending, and elaborating on statements. It is also important that error correction focus on mistakes that impede communication (global errors), rather than more minor grammatical errors (local errors). Recognizing the ELL students language proficiencies, differentiating instruction, materials, and assessment tools to meet their diverse needs certainly promotes language acquisition in a positive low- affective filter classroom. In conclusion, Krashens insistence on the importance of providing ELL learners with comprehensible input in a risk-free environment sends an important message to all teachers. As educators, we can make a significant difference in motivation, in anxiety levels and in the self image of our students. It is indeed our responsibility to establish a classroom environment that promotes camaraderie, makes every member feel welcome, wanted, validated and most importantly promotes their chances of acquiring and learning a new language in a positive, low-stress environment. This particular type of environment will certainly reduce our students affective filter, inspire them to learn the new language, and be successful in school. AFFECTIVE FILTER AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Essay About Family: Families Torn Apart :: essay about my family

Family ties have been a sour topic in my life since as long as I can remember. Through the years I have managed to cope with the reality of being on my own. Though it was not easy, I have been through more than most people my age. One of the hardest things I had to cope with was moving around as much as we did. I was born in Nurnberg, Germany while my father was in the military. When I was two, my parents divorced and I stayed with my father and lost all contact with my mother until I was 18. After they divorced, dad and I moved in and out of three states, and ended up in Wausau. Growing up with an abusive father, and without my mother, was very difficult to manage. To make matters worse, I attended 12 schools before high school, I had no friends. Homework was always a struggle for me, given that I attended 12 different schools. It seemed as if I was always behind or ahead of the class, because the last school was at a different pace or taught things differently. I have grown up without relying on family but relied on myself. Even today I have little or no contact with my family. My mother and all her relatives live in Oregon. I had the pleasure of reuniting with my mother in 1994. When we met again after 16 years I decided to live in Oregon with her. I stayed in Oregon for almost two years by then it was apparent that my mother and I lost the bond that a mother and child should always have. We were separated for so long, and I was at such a young age that I found it difficult to be close to her. I have since moved back to Wausau, and started a family of my own. On occasion I talk to my mother on the phone but this has never been a very fulfilling relationship either. Although unfulfilling, it has allowed for some progress in our relationship. In the same way I have lost connection with family so has Chakkravann "Chucky" Saukom. During an interview with my friend Chuck, I learned some very interesting things. Chuck moved to the United States in 1975 with a "first class ticket from the U.

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Given America's recent trends in health consciousness, especially when it comes to food, The Salad bar should have some extra flexibility when it comes to pricing regardless of the economic climate. Legal and regulatory factors will have a significant impact.Due to the recent problems with food safety, the FDA and USDA have implemented several new regulations to ensure public safety. The Salad Bar will need to ensure that it is constantly aware of existing regulations, exceeding expectations, and passing all inspections. A single black mark in this area could be disastrous given the promise of fresh and healthy food. Again, there has been a significant shift in eating habits and trends with many activists exposing the unhealthy nature Of some foods, their additives and the environmental impact with documentaries such as [Super-Size Me], [Food Inc. And [Fed Up]. The social factors that affect a firm involve the beliefs, values, attitudes, opinions, and lifestyles of persons in the firm's external environment (Pearce II, 2013). Socially, raw foods, also called whole foods are becoming more attractive options for the young and old who are embracing this back to basics food trend. People like the experience of eating out but often associate it with high prices, long waits, lack of family atmosphere and a lack of healthy choices. Few restaurants have truly embraced this trend however.Consider that some restaurant salads (without breadfruits and salad dressing) have as many calories as a burger and cost as much if not more. Competitively, some restaurants are seeing success in this area such s Subway and Pita Jungle. Others are still struggling for market share as they fail to innovate and introduce truly healthy options. While they wait, new entrants are starting to pop up slowly and are gaining popularity. To avoid obsolescence and promote innovation, a firm must be aware of technological changes that might influence its industry (Pearce II, 2013).External technological factors could include on-line reviews of the restaurant from customers and critics. With sites such as Yelp and Urbaneness gaining popular ity it will be important to monitor these sites for feedback and opportunities to resolve issues. In terms of advertising online advertising is probably a more attractive option because residents of all ages are more likely to read information online or through social media than in physical print (Pearce II, 2013).Us ply Chain Procurement of resources can be a strong force positively or negatively for any business. The plan IS to source as much product as possible from local vendors to keep transportation costs down and minimize economic impact of fluctuating fuel prices. 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Since fresh fruit and vegetables will be in an open area in chilled cases, temperature will be measured in real-time to ensure any discrepancy is detected immediately. Internal inspections will be conducted regularly to ensure the restaurant identifies and resolves issues immediately. Culture Culture is another internal force that can make or break a restaurant.A strong, positive internal culture needs to be developed with the employees that fo resters trust, teamwork and accountability. They should also be able to enjoy their work and have fun. Employees must feel like they make a difference because they do. Regardless of a customer's experience with the food, if they receive poor service the overall perception of the restaurant is ruined. The customer's should feel welcomed when they arrive, comfortable when they dine in and satisfied when they leave. Adhering Solid leadership is essential to a business's ability to be successful.The leadership must be able to articulate the company's vision in mission in actionable terms in every aspect of the company. They have to hire and train the right people, engage and motivate employees, evaluate operations and quality and put processes in place to ensure strategic objectives are met. Being a leader means much more than giving direction to employees, it is leading them and the organization to success. In conclusion, careful consideration has to be taken into account regarding int ernal and external forces. Both can have a potential positive or negative effect an organization.After examining several relevant internal and external factors, The Salad Bar will certainly face many challenges. However, with a solid concept, strong strategic plan and thorough SOTTO analysis, The Salad bar should be able to overcome those obstacles and greatly increase its chances for logo term success. SHOOT Analysis Factor Strength Weakness Opportunity The retreat Trends Economic People pay more for healthy People eat out less during hard economic times Focusing on local community Chain restaurants that can engage in price warSupport for local businesses that support other local businesses Legal and Argue lately Owner has strong industry knowledge of Food Safety Regulations Regulations change regularly and can be cost prohibitive Technological innovations combined with knowledge can be advantage One slip can spell disaster in terms of customer health and reputation FDA partnering with businesses to help stay on top of regulations Social Socially responsible offering Advertising driving foot traffic Not many competitors / new market niche Other niche players Healthy is in Environmental Literally â€Å"Green† offering

Baseball Isn’t as Simple as Black and White - 1392 Words

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A display question is a type of rhetorical question to which the questioner already knows the answer. Also called a  known information question. Different from erotesis questions, display questions are often used for instructional purposes. Theyre used to determine if students are able to display their knowledge of factual content. Examples and Observations So as I have just demonstrated, children, he was saying now, grass is very nice to sit on, but be careful because it can tickle. Now,  can anyone tell me  the name of this handsome creature over here?Is it a rhino, sir? said a girl called Caroline.Very close, Caroline, said Alan Taylor kindly. Actually, it is known as an ant. Now who can tell me—(Andy Stanton,  Mr. Gum and the Cherry Tree. Egmont, 2010)In 1930, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, in an effort to alleviate the effects of the--anyone? anyone?—the Great Depression, passed the--anyone? anyone? The tariff bill? The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act? Which, anyone? Raised or lowered? Raised tariffs in an effort to collect more revenue for the federal government. Did it work? Anyone? Anyone know the effects? It did not work, and the United States sank deeper into the Great Depression. Today we have a similar debate over this. Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone? Anyone seen this before? (Ben Stein as the economics teacher in Ferris Buellers Day Off, 1986)The [drivers education] class was taught by an old and embittered veteran of the New York City public school system who had the looks and the attitude of, come to think of it, me these days. His form of instruction was Socratic, relentlessly so.What is the purpose of the steering wheel? he asked.The elderly Jewish ladies looked at their shoes. The Chinese stared into space. The black guys continued slanging each other.What is the purpose of the steering wheel? the teacher asked again and got the same response. . . .And so it went for a month and a half. The teacher asked a painfully simple question. Nobody said anything. The teacher repeated the painfully simple question. Nobody said anything.(P.J. ORourke, Driving Like Crazy. Atlantic Monthly Press, 2009) The Purpose of Display Questions Something that the media interview and the classroom interaction have in common is the use of display questions. . . . The purpose of a display question is to put knowledge or information on public display. In the classroom, this is an important way of transmitting and testing knowledge for teachers and students. In these display question situations such as classrooms and quizzes, the questioner follows up the answer by stating whether it is the correct one or not. However, in media interviews, . . . the follow up is very often left to the listener or viewer.(Anne OKeeffe, Michael McCarthy, and Ronald Carter, From Corpus to Classroom: Language Use and Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press, 2007) The Lighter Side of Display Questions Texas Ranger: The teacher asked me what was the capital of North Carolina. I said Washington, D.C.Cal Naughton, Jr.: Bingo.Ricky Bobby: Nice.Texas Ranger: She said, No, youre wrong. I said, You got a lumpy butt. She got mad at me and yelled at me and I pissed in my pants and I never did change my pee-pants all day. Im still sitting in my dirty pee-pants.Cal Naughton, Jr.: I wet my bed until I was nineteen. Theres no shame in that.(Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, 2006)

Explain the Differences Between Criminologists,...

Kevin Penn American Intercontinental University Unit 1 Individual Project CRJS105 –1103b-04 Theories of Crime Causation August 28,2011 Abstract In this paper I will explain the differences between Criminologists, Criminalists, and Forensic psychologists and what is the difference in their disciplines of expertise. As well as looking at blue collar crime vs. white collar crime, how they are reported and measured by the FBI in their uniformed crime reporting. Also how blue collar crime is much more popular culture by the media. And finally the difference between a index- one and index- two crime under the UCR, as well as which index-one crimes are violent crimes and which ones†¦show more content†¦Criminal investigation can often use the profilers information to eliminate the number of suspects. The Criminalist uses the forensic science laboratory to use the collected evidence by investigators in order to deliver scientifically accurate results. Psychological profilers can use information gathered at the crime scene to help understand the behavior and personality of a possible offender. These results can put an investigation in the right direction for Police. Although there is no legal importance or meaning in the differences between white-collar crime and blue-collar crime, it is but a term that used to identify what has become to be known as â€Å"clean and dirty crimes†. According to legal law dictionary â€Å"those illegal acts which are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and which are not dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence(Free dictonary;nd). We have seen in the past that white collar crimes are usually those types of crimes that deal with different types of fraud like securities, healthcare and tax evasion although it’s not limited to just these types of crimes (MOJO;nd). The term â€Å"White collar crime was coined in 1939 by Edwin Sutherland who stated; â€Å"crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation.(Mojo;n.d.). White collar crime is viewed as b eing moreShow MoreRelatedCrime and Forensic Psychology1117 Words   |  5 Pageslacking with regard to the entire field of criminology, the differences between blue-collar and white-collar crime, and the general perception of the incidence of crime in the United States. You are asked, as the public relations representative of your police department, to provide an information session on the field of criminology.  The expectation is to make sure the public understands the facts of law enforcement and to differentiate between the fictions presented in different media outlets.   Please

Start Up Business free essay sample

In addition to a feasibility study, one must create a thorough business plan that explores both long and short-range goals. Once goals are identified and established in the business plan, entrepreneurs are then positioned to seek public and private funding options to start a business. The planning portion of starting a new business must be at the forefront of an entrepreneurs process, as it may likely ensure the long-term sustainability of the business concept.The goal of a feasibility study is to determine if a business idea will work; whereas, the goal of a business plan is to determine how a business idea can be a success. One of the major advantages of a feasibility study is its ability to gage whether business concept is worth pursuing. A successful feasibility study will also examine whether there is truly a demand for a product or services (Taylor, 2013). Investigating supply and demand is a pivotal aspect of determining whether a business idea can translate into a profitable company. We will write a custom essay sample on Start Up Business or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Additionally, feasibility studies also analyze resources available to launch the business; thus, providing an entrepreneur with invaluable knowledge about whether a business concept will be well supported by the available resources to launch the company (Taylor, 2013). Prior to investing time, energy, and resources to a business concept, it is critical to determine the worth of a potential business idea as well as if there is a viable market to establish the business. Once a feasibility study is successfully executed, one can then progress to creating a business plan.The advantages of creating a business plan are vast, and ultimately a good business plan will lay the foundation for the Smith 3 successful execution of a business concept. Benefits associated with creating a business plan include identifying potential problems, soliciting expert device, obtaining funding, goal setting as well as providing an exit strategy (Ashes-Edmunds, 2015). A solid business plan will enable an entrepreneur to move from the concept of a business to the actual implementation of the business.A major aspect of establishing a business plan is identifying both short and long-range goals. Short range goals are the steps needed to inevitably reach long-term goals. Strategically matching short-range goals to support the achievement of long-term goals is required for the success of a business (Marker, 2015). Additionally, basing short and long-range goals around the objective or mission of a business creates an interconnectedness that allows for fluid achievement of the business objective (Marker, 2015).In order for goals to be a successful business planning tool they must also be measurable, achievable, and carried out within a specified t ime frame. If an entrepreneur is able to create goals based on business objective, ensure that goals are achievable, as well as build upon short-term goals, they will greatly improve their chances of launching a successful business. Once an entrepreneur has conducted adequate planning and research of their proposed business idea, then they are positioned to seek funding.There are a variety of funding options including micro-loans, community development institutions, crown funding, personal investments as well as venture capital (Thorpe, 2013). An entrepreneur can tailor fund-seeking activities based on the target customer base and location of the business. For example, if one is planning on establishing a business within an economically distressed area community development institutions could be Smith 4 good option.Entrepreneurs whose business may contribute to the growth and prosperity of an undeserved area, may have a good chance of obtaining funding from a federally supported community deve lopment institution. Additionally, in order to provide adequate opportunity for business development, entrepreneurs may seek to diversify funding options from varied investment options to have multiple streams of funding. A great example of a successful business that started with humble beginnings and succeeded due to diligent and effective planning is Whole Foods Market.The creators of Whole Foods believed so much in their business idea that they actually lived in their very first store, until they were able to purchase their own home dwelling. Whole Foods Market engaged in rigorous planning and was able to identify that large stores that sold organic and natural products were in low supply, while the demand for natural foods that promoted healthy lifestyles were high in demand. Additionally, Whole F-odds invested in their employees and with well-developed pay rates, salaries, and incentives.Whole Foods also recognizes that their employees share a sense of pride and identification with the Companys mission of improving quality of life for customers based on the products they offer. In conclusion, launching a new company is a huge undertaking that ARQ rises extensive research, planning, as well as fu nd raising. In order to lay a solid foundation for a successful business, an entrepreneur must be willing to invest many hours of identifying supply and demand, setting realistic goals, creating a business plan, as well as conducting a feasibility study.