Exam 4: Organization and Time Management

Ziva is creating her weekly schedule. She has identified her priorities and responsibilities over the course of the week, and she has set aside time for her classes, exams, and assignments; a friend's birthday party; and work. She has a Spanish exam on Friday that she needs to study for. What is the best method for her to include this necessary study time into her schedule?

How can you minimize distractions that may be contributing to your procrastination?

This tool helps you manage time and activities daily by reminding you of key tasks.

If you are taking an online course, how often should you log in to the class?

You should include classes and work in your schedule, but not free time or family time.

When you delay or put off an action that needs to be completed, it is known as:

Blake is taking five three-hour classes this term. How many hours should Blake set aside each week for studying outside his classes?

List five types of activities you should include in your schedule.

In order to get organized, you should avoid using documents in paper form.

Kainda is a self-admitted perfectionist and has put off starting her sociology project because she knows that she will not be able to produce the perfect results she desires. Which strategy will be most effective in helping Kainda overcome her procrastination?

Most online classes require less time commitment than face-to-face classes.

Which tool can help you to break a large assignment into smaller, more manageable steps and budget time to complete each step?

List three strategies for organizing your files effectively.

Shauna often feels like she does not have enough time to get all her work done, even though her friends, who have a similar course load, always seem to finish their work before their deadlines. What should Shauna do to track her time to figure out how to manage it more effectively?

Creating a work/life balance is not an issue once you get a job.

After tracking your daily activities for a week to improve your time management, which question should you ask yourself first?

When you prioritize your commitments, you:

Ignacio needs to study for his chemistry test, but he is not feeling particularly motivated to do so. Instead, he keeps finding reasons to put it off and do something else. What should Ignacio do?

Which of these is a skill that can make all the difference when applying for a job?

The first step in getting organized so you can study effectively is to: