Time Management

A Semester Calender Weekly Planner

(A) Study Time

Takes approx 2 days to complete a chapter. The avg study time is 6 hrs per day, with a normal 4 day study week (1 day set-aside for: down time, lab, writing assignments, reviews, research, sick, holiday, etc). Therefore, a chapter requires 12 hours to be completely studied. A 3 subject courses require 6 days. How do we make up 2 days for a 3rd course? Solution: must complete a chapter in 8 hours!

1. Day 1: 1st reading + mapping each concept
   
2. Day 2: 2nd reading + complete sentences for each map concept + prepare flash cards, + end of Ch Q&A
   

(B) Time Management

1. 1st week of classes: Re-write each course syllabus in Word: note test dates, due dates of assignments, any specific teacher's req. Plot a calender/timeline in Word (see GOOGLE calender) - set-up a Semester Calender!
   
2. Also, complete a time management schedule with a timeline for all test and assignments and expected due dates for each subject. Bullet each points
   
3. Upload/re-write each of the prof. assignment into Word, as soon as they become available. This way you can start thinking of the task ahead. Bullet each concept
4. Complete this write-up +2 days prior to beg project. The sooner the better
   
5. Project Outline List: Plan/map/Bullet each paragraph and as it relates to specific teacher's instructions.
   
6. Estimate how long it will take to complete each paragraph/assignment. Setup your own due dates for each phase with an expected time of completion.
   
7. A weekly planner is most helpful for open-ended projects
   
8. Begin write-up for each paragraph and sub-points, as time permits and/or in between other projects
   
9. Transcribe all research notes directly into Word, for quick retrieval and massaging
   
10. Learn Advanced Word to better manage assignments more effectively
    
11. Learn 10-key typing for faster note taking of research assignments
12. Every night create a daily "action list" for the following day. Use your weekly and semester calendar to do this. You can even put in categories to set your priorities straight.
13. Ultimately, must complete a chapter in 8 hours. A 4 day study week, at 6 hours per day = 24 hours available to study 3 chapters = 8 hours assign to each subject chapter (currently spending 12 hours per chapter for 2 courses) - use a timer!
14. Most Prof notes are in PowerPoint - must know!