{"id":97,"date":"2018-04-19T15:19:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T19:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/timemanagement\/?post_type=chapter&p=97"},"modified":"2018-05-18T12:05:45","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T16:05:45","slug":"find-the-time-to-get-it-done","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/timemanagement\/chapter\/find-the-time-to-get-it-done\/","title":{"raw":"Find the time to get tasks done","rendered":"Find the time to get tasks done"},"content":{"raw":"Now that you have a clear idea of what you need to do and what your schedule looks like, the next step is to break down the assignment into manageable \u201cchunks\u201d.\u00a0 The idea of completing a major research paper may seem overwhelming, but if you can divide the task into achievable steps you will be on your way to success.\r\n\r\nUse the chart below to break your assignment into smaller steps.\u00a0 You will want to create steps that can be done easily in one day, and preferably in a single work period.\u00a0 Consider the following example breakdown for a research paper.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Review course materials and choose topic<\/td>\r\nOctober 3<\/td>\r\nY<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Library research -- find 3 peer reviewed articles and two books<\/td>\r\nOctober 5<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Read and take notes on two articles<\/td>\r\nOctober 7<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Read and takes notes on final article and books<\/td>\r\nOctober 8<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Organize notes; write thesis and outline<\/td>\r\nOctober 9<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Write body paragraph 1<\/td>\r\nOctober 10<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Write body paragraph 2<\/td>\r\nOctober 10<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Write body paragraph 3<\/td>\r\nOctober 11<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Write body paragraph 4<\/td>\r\nOctober 11<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Write conclusion<\/td>\r\nOctober 12<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Write introduction<\/td>\r\nOctober 12<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Self-edit content and organization (use the rubric)<\/td>\r\nOctober 14<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Writing tutor appointment<\/td>\r\nOctober 15<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Edit and proofread assignment<\/td>\r\nOctober 16<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Submit final assignment<\/td>\r\nOctober 18<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nIn the above example, the assignment is divided into smaller pieces, with a manageable amount to complete each day. It is also clear when each task will be completed.\u00a0 A daily work goal like \"work on research paper\" is not well-defined, and can seem overwhelming.\u00a0 This can make it easy to procrastinate.\u00a0 By choosing specific and achievable goals, you may become more motivated to get started, and you will be able to measure your progress each day.\u00a0 Remember to reward yourself for meeting your goals along the way.\r\n\r\nNow, download the assignment planning template, and fill in information based on one of your upcoming assignments.<\/a>\u00a0 When you are finished, click the\u00a0next section<\/em> arrow to move on in the workshop.\r\n\r\n ","rendered":"

Now that you have a clear idea of what you need to do and what your schedule looks like, the next step is to break down the assignment into manageable \u201cchunks\u201d.\u00a0 The idea of completing a major research paper may seem overwhelming, but if you can divide the task into achievable steps you will be on your way to success.<\/p>\n

Use the chart below to break your assignment into smaller steps.\u00a0 You will want to create steps that can be done easily in one day, and preferably in a single work period.\u00a0 Consider the following example breakdown for a research paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Assignment Task<\/strong><\/td>\nTarget Completion Date<\/strong><\/td>\nComplete?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Read assignment instructions and rubric<\/td>\nOctober 2<\/td>\nY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review course materials and choose topic<\/td>\nOctober 3<\/td>\nY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Library research — find 3 peer reviewed articles and two books<\/td>\nOctober 5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Read and take notes on two articles<\/td>\nOctober 7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Read and takes notes on final article and books<\/td>\nOctober 8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organize notes; write thesis and outline<\/td>\nOctober 9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Write body paragraph 1<\/td>\nOctober 10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Write body paragraph 2<\/td>\nOctober 10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Write body paragraph 3<\/td>\nOctober 11<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Write body paragraph 4<\/td>\nOctober 11<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Write conclusion<\/td>\nOctober 12<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Write introduction<\/td>\nOctober 12<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-edit content and organization (use the rubric)<\/td>\nOctober 14<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Writing tutor appointment<\/td>\nOctober 15<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edit and proofread assignment<\/td>\nOctober 16<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Submit final assignment<\/td>\nOctober 18<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In the above example, the assignment is divided into smaller pieces, with a manageable amount to complete each day. It is also clear when each task will be completed.\u00a0 A daily work goal like “work on research paper” is not well-defined, and can seem overwhelming.\u00a0 This can make it easy to procrastinate.\u00a0 By choosing specific and achievable goals, you may become more motivated to get started, and you will be able to measure your progress each day.\u00a0 Remember to reward yourself for meeting your goals along the way.<\/p>\n

Now, download the assignment planning template, and fill in information based on one of your upcoming assignments.<\/a>\u00a0 When you are finished, click the\u00a0next section<\/em> arrow to move on in the workshop.<\/p>\n

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