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self-directed

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adjective

  1. (of study, learning, etc) regulated or conducted by oneself

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Specifically discuss and illustrate—by giving specific examples—how well you have met the assignment objectives listed under Evaluation: Self-Directed Assessment.

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Peter Ashton is the Vice President of Retail & Self-Directed Investing for Recognia, the industry leader in providing global retail investors with actionable insights to make confident trading decisions.

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