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Study Skills Handout
Scheduling Your Time

The handout below is just one of the many handouts available at the Tutoring Center. If you are having trouble with study skills of any kind, or if you have questions about study skills that are not addressed here, stop in the Student Commons Building, Room 1300, at the Normal campus and talk to a tutor. He/she can provide additional handouts, help you recognize your strengths and weaknesses and help you formulate a plan to develop effective study strategies. To find out when tutors for various courses are available in Pontiac or Lincoln contact the receptionist in Pontiac (815-842-6777) or Lincoln (217-735-1731).

Scheduling Your Time

This schedule can be used to help you budget your study time.

The Tutor Program recommends that you discuss time management with a tutor if you find that you are having difficulty budgeting your time.

Check each statement after you have completed the task:

I. Plan your whole semester.
_____1.
Make or obtain a semester calendar.
_____2.
Record the deadlines and/or due dates of all exams and major papers and projects on your semester calendar (in pencil).
_____3.
Estimate the time needed to complete your high priority items.
 

II. Set up your permanent Weekly Schedule.
_____1.
Make or obtain a weekly schedule.
_____2.
Record fixed times (i.e. classes, job).
_____3.
Record life-support times (i.e. eating, sleeping).
_____4.
Block off large portions of study time.
_____5.
Assign segments of study time to specific subjects.
_____6.
Schedule in play time.
_____7.
Evaluate the effectiveness of your weekly schedule periodically. Make changes as necessary.
 

III. Work from a Daily To Do List.
_____1.
Use a small calendar or notebook with dates entered.
_____2.
Write in semester deadlines from your semester calendar.
_____3.
Transfer your fixed, life support, study and play times from your weekly schedule.
_____4.
Make a daily list of goals you need to accomplish based on your priorities.
_____5.
Mark off activities as you complete them.
_____6.
Stay abreast of all assignments and appointments.
_____7.
Reward yourself as you complete your goals.


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