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Characteristics of Self-Confidence-Ambition: people with high self-confidence believe that they can achieve their dreams and goals with undying work and perseverance. -Communication: people with high self-confidence have learned the importance of communication. They have realized the benefits of knowing how to properly communicate feelings, responses, and commands with others no matter what the circumstance. -Openness: people with high self-confidence are comfortable with other people’s beliefs and ideas regardless of their own. They realize that every situation and every individual can be viewed as an opportunity to learn. They spread positive vibrations wherever they go and have a tendency to attract positive people and situations with their optimistic, open-minded attitude. characteristics based off of: Wright, Judy. "Characteristics of High Self-Confidence." Self Growth.com. Web. 09 June 2010. Resources about Self Confidence in Early American Literature1. Porter, J. R., and R. E. Washington. "Minority Identity and Self Esteem." Annual Review of Sociology 19.1 (1993): 139-161. Academic Search Premier EBSCO. Web. 15 June 2010.The authors discuss the research done on self-esteem among Hispanic and Asian American subgroups and how it manifests itself in their respective literatures. It was a little more difficult to find information on self-confidence in American literature, but this site proved worthy. It offers some profound insights into how self-esteem manifests itself in literature. I found this source in MCC’s online database, EBSCO, which is known for scholarly peer-reviewed articles. 2.McCormick, Michael J. “Self-efficacy and leadership effectiveness: applying social cognitive theory to leadership.”Journal of Leadership Studies8.1 (Summer 2001): 22(12).General OneFile. Gale. Mesa Community College. 17 June 2009. The purpose of this website is to focus on the relationship between a leader’s self-confidence and successful leadership. The website explains the difference between self-confidence, leadership, and self-efficacy. Self-confidence is described as an important concept in personality psychology, refers to people’s self-judgment of their capabilities and skill, or their perceived competence to deal successfully with the demands of a variety of situations. Self-confidence is known to influence performance. It was useful to understand the difference between self-confidence, self-judgment, and self-efficacy. It will be easy to determine if an author uses self-confidence in their writing after reading this article. This resource was found on the Mesa Community College website therefore it is a credible resource. 3. “Self-confidence.” Oxford English Dictionary. Web. 10 June 2008.The OED defines “self-confidence” as “Confidence in oneself.” It follows that self-confidence could be expanded to encompass a confidence in one’s abilities. Self-confidence is apparent in author’s writings when the author takes risks and moves away from conventional writing techniques. Emily Dickinson’s writings demonstrate a self-confident writer because she was an intelligent female writer who explored the human condition during an era which typically valued males’ writing and assumed women should write more trivial pieces. This site is the online version of the Oxford English Dictionary published by the Oxford University Press; therefore, it is a reliable site. It is only accessible to those with a myMCC account, since it was found through the library research engines. The site not only defines words, but also gives the etymology of words and a timeline of word usage that indicates when a word began to be used. 4. “Improving Self-Confidence.” Texas Women’s University. 6 Sept 2005. Web.9 June 2007. The purpose of this website is to counsel others about improving self-confidence. According to the Counseling Center at TWU, Texas Women’s University, “crises of self-esteem are a part of the human experience” (Improving). Consider living life “on the basis of what is possible for you and what feels right to you instead of what you or others think you ‘should’ do” (Improving). Some other tips on self-confidence are to “respect your deeper needs and wants first” and set goals and stop listening to your “cruel inner critic” (Improving). The criteria used on this site to inform student about self-confidence by giving positive tips on building a good self-esteem. This resource is helpful in looking closely at the theme of self-confidence because of the value it brings to the study of literature. I give the website credit for posting the values of self-confidence and how to overcome those obstacles. For example, do not avoid problems but face them instead. One way to face a problem is to identify the source of the issue and cope with it. If there is a problem, do not run away from it before solving it, otherwise “you threaten your self-confidence” (Improving). 5. "Definition: Self Confidence." Die.net.Web. 8 June 2007. Although very brief, the information/definition provided does define self-confidence accordingly and, in simple terms, provides a clearer understanding. The definition of self-confidence that was appealing to me is "freedom from doubt" and "belief in yourself and your abilities" (Definition). It is true that one who is free from doubt, usually doubt of one’s self, does improve self-confidence. It is the acceptance of self that will enhance the optimism in attitude and behavior. The site defines self-confidence very briefly but very thoroughly. The purpose of the site is to provide information to the public. The information provided are collected net projects from collaborators of the site. The page even offers to the public a viewing of the earth from space, or a view of the moon from earth. The page was created in 1996 and is updated several times every year. Definitions provided are based off of various reliable dictionaries. 6. "Self-Help Brochures." StudentAffairs. Web. 2 June 2007. This website is a “Self-help Brochure” that provides information on self-confidence. Self-confidence is described as an individual having positive views, as well as, realistic views of themselves. The website describes how self-confidence is developed and describes the assumptions that influence self-confidence. It further states self-defeating thought patterns along with strategies for developing confidence. This website is a great source in defining self-confidence. Therefore it could be used as a guide when viewing other literary text to determine whether self-confidence is a factor. In defining self-confidence this source helps in determining which authors fit under the themes based on self-confidence. This site is from a credible university (University of Illinois). The members of the staff all have education specializing in issues ranging from body image, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and identity development. 7."Self Confidence - Uncommon Forum Psychology Glossary." Psychology & Self Help Forum - Uncommon Knowledge. 2005. Web. 15 June 2007. This website provides “uncommon knowledge” about all kinds of topics. Here, self-confidence is defined as “a belief in yourself and your abilities, a mental attitude of trusting or relying on yourself” (Self Confidence). Self-confidence is equated with freedom from doubt. It is feeling comfortable with uncertainty and not knowing what the outcome will be. Self-confidence is often linked with self-esteem. Both of the authors that I chose to focus on during the time of slavery in the Untied States, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman, were extremely self-confident. Both stepped outside of the accepted behavior, trusting their personal instincts. Even though they were taking extreme risks by helping slaves escape and angering Southerners, they pushed forth with their beliefs, not knowing what the outcome of their behaviors would be. Because of their confidence to fight for freedom, the path to ending slavery formed. This website is sponsored by other dependable psychology websites. 8."Self Confidence." Dictionary.com. Web. 23 June 2007. This website is designed to give reliable definitions at the easy access of the internet. The literary term is defined by the dictionary definition in this case. This gives 2 solid definitions, along with other forms and synonyms. The website is credible because it is a well-known dictionary. 9. "Self Confidence." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 2008. Web. 15 June 2010. The web site was found off of the MCC library database, making it a reliable and credible source. It gives you encyclopedia information, as well as a link to the EBSCO Host data base and the Merriam Webster dictionary and thesaurus. I used the dictionary link, and Merriam Webster is a credible dictionary source both on the web and on publication. According to this site, Self Confidence means: Confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities. It states that this is a noun, however I believe it can be used as an adjective. 10. Murray, Dinah. “Coming Out Asperger : Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence”. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008. Web. 16 June 2008. This webpage is actually used to look up books and be able to read them online. This book describes self-confidence as firm trust in oneself. It has to do with motivation, good judgment, and many other things. This book is helpful because it gives examples of self-confidence while defining it. It is credible because it has recently been updated, and because it is an educational site with no intent to make a profit from its users. 11.Gerber, Benjine. “Self-Confidence.” Web. 19 June 2008. This article defines self-confidence. It says that it is one’s most valuable asset. It gives a definition and then lists things that can make and break self-confidence. The definition states that self-confidence can be achieved by preparing oneself for certain tasks, honing your skills, and realistic expectations. It says that things like one’s inner critic and poor word choice can break self confidence while self-respect and realistic goals can make it. This article helped me to take a second look at Bradstreet’s writng and achievements, especially the publication of her first book of poetry. This article is credible because it has a stated author. 12.Goodwin, Dan. “Creative Writing - 7 Secrets Of Super Self-Confidence In Creative Writing.” Ezine Articles. Web. 25 June 2008. This article is written by a creative coach whose career is to teach others how to tap into their creativity. He is also an author giving him the knowledge to write this article. This source is great because it gives you 7 ways to improve self confidence in writing. Self confidence is important in writing because it comes across in the writers writing. If a reader can sense self confidence the story will be better. One of his secrets is to start small to build confidence. Set small goals in the beginning. Find past work you are proud of and reread it. As for feedback for someone you trust. Great complements can boast self confidence. I really liked this website and found it very helpful as I writer myself I know that self confidence is always getting in the way of writing. I will use this website while I am writing my next paper and try and take the advise into consideration in order to help build my self confidence. 13: “Self-Confidence.” The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2000. Web. 26 June 2008. This website provides a definition for self confidence. It is defined as Confidence in oneself or one's own abilities. There is also a quote by Virgina Wolfe to reflect on and links to contexts, illustrations and the bibliographic record. I believe this source to be credible as it was published from a well-known dictionary. 14. “Self-Confidence.” Answers.com. Answers Corporation. 12 June 2009. The purpose of this sight is to provide a dictionary definition with pronunciation. There is also a thesaurus, and famous quotes. Self-confidence is defined as the “confidence in oneself or one's own abilities.” It is described as self-generating, and it usually creates more confidence. Also, “psychologists refer to situation-specific self-confidence as self-efficacy.” I think, in a figurative sense, this definition agrees with Emerson’s emphasis on self-reliance within transcendentalism. A degree of self-confidence is as necessary as a confidence in others, God, and the entire communication process. One must first believe they can fix their communication with God and the inter-connected universal. This can be inspired by anyone, although transcendentalists preferred the arts as a channel. Then you must have confidence in others to respect the spiritual symbolism that is being communicated, regardless of your self-indulgent opinion of others. With time, once you acknowledge the process, confidence in the process increases. Since everything is inter-connected, and one, the process of confidence will build an honorable, healthy belief in the Universal that is in everyone, including yourself. This confidence in the process is seen as a more humble hope, and “The Over-Soul” explains how hope is natural and always present within even the most jaded and selfish. So, although subtle, confidence (including self-confidence) exists as belief within the self-aware transcendentalists. In transcendental style, they just tried to redefine and productively cultivate confidence. Thus, confidence, hope, faith, and belief are basically synonyms; they became symbols within the transcendental movement for a higher, unifying, and harmonious force that does (and will) connect everyone in the nation despite diversity. I find this concept helpful, because it gives me an additional view of how transcendental believe something can be harmful but at the same time helpful, depending on the way it is used. I find this site credible because it is sponsored by Oxford University Press. 15. “A Biblical View of Self Esteem”. Biblical Discernment Ministries. 1998. Web. 18 June 2009. The main point of this website is to give insight onto the biblical views of self confidence and self esteem. It gives information such as definitions of self esteem, a brief explanation of how it relates to the Bible and specific verses of the Bible that demonstrate the idea of self confidence and self esteem. It defines self esteem as to ‘undo pride in oneself’ and that you must have a balance of pride and humility in order to reach full self esteem and confidence. I chose this website because the text I was reading had a heavy Christian meaning to it, and it really helped me to look at the Bible verses for which it was referring to and to get an explanation as to why they carry the meaning of self confidence. This was a credible website because it posted links to further readings and listed all of the sources in which it got its information. 16. “Self-confidence”. Counseling Services, The State University of New York University at Buffalo. Web. 01 April 2009. The main point of this website is to define and provide tips and strategies on self-confidence. This site defines self confidence as “assertiveness, optimism, eagerness, affection, pride, independence, trust, the ability to handle criticism, emotional maturity, and the ability to accurately assess our capabilities.” The website explains various ways a lack of self confidence can develop as well as strategies to combat them and boost it back up. This website proved helpful in providing tips and strategies. This is a credible website as it is a part of the counseling service center at the University of New York. 17. Shan, Lyca. "Define Self-Confidence." Raise your self-esteem to raise the world. Firewalker Enterprises. Web. 20 June 2009. The purpose of this site is to define self-confidence, discuss the benefits of high self-confidence, and improving one’s self-confidence. Self-confidence is used in describing how sure of one’s self someone is when making their own decision or performing an action. This definition could also be applied to a group of people such as Americans. This source was useful because it described many aspects of self-confidence so you could analyze it in the terms of a self-confident author or the self-confidence of the American nation during the Enlightenment. This site is credible because it is a self-help site, where the author is noted along with a copyright. 18. "Self Confidence." Encarta. Microsoft. Web. 25 Jun 2009. Microsoft's Encarta Encyclopedia defines self confidence as belief in "yourself and your own abilities". Self confidence is an important theme in literature. Whether a character in a story has a lot of confidence in themselves or feels completely hopeless, the theme of self confidence is prevalent in most works of literature. Usually in a novel, both ends of the confidence spectrum are present. One character may be confident to the point of arrogance, while the other has so much self doubt they can barely function. Confidence (or lack thereof) says a lot about a person and adds a deeper dimension to a story. |  Holden Caulfield. Digital image. List Own. Web. 8 June 2010. Socrates on Self Confidence. Philosophical Media, 2007. Socrates on Self Confidence. Philosophical Media, 29 Dec. 2007. Web. 8 June 2010. Defnitions: Meriam Webster The Free Dictionary Your Dictionary Representative Authors and Texts |
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This site explains what self confidence is, why some people lack confidence in themselves, and how to improve self confidence. It does not relate to literature, but it does give a lot of great information about self confidence that could be used to relate to literature. I found it informative and reliable.
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I thought this website was very interesting. It lists all of the Bible verses related to self esteem. I can see how this site would be helpful if I were writing a paper about a piece of writing with religious themes to it. It does provide links to other sources as well.
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this source improved my understanding of the different instances that self-confidence can be applied and made it easier to make the connection to literature. This source is credible because it gave many definitions not just a one-sided view and is supported by Oxford University Press.
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