LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2e Copyright © 2012 Wolters...

LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2e

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Getting Organized and Managing Your Time



Attend ClassesAttend Classes

• Always attend the first class

– Meet instructor and classmates

– Take notes

– Learn about resources

– Receive important handouts

• Make it a priority to attend every class



Organizing for ClassesOrganizing for Classes

• Use class materials: course documents are the game plan for the course and may include:

– Syllabus

– Class schedule

– Course materials list

– Study guide/lecture outlines

– Practice exercises and assignment instructions



Download This!Download This!

• Course materials are often available online. Make sure you have what you’ll need to access the instructor’s site:

– The URL (web address)

– Your user name

– Your password

• Keep your password in a safe place

• If you happen to lose a document, you can print out a copy from the website.



Stay OrganizedStay Organized

• Organize your class paperwork daily

• Set up a binder/folder for each class with syllabus at the front

• File all folders in the appropriate folder



Getting Organized on CampusGetting Organized on Campus

• Familiarize yourself with your school, the campus, and its resources

• Obtain a course or college catalogue

• Get a campus map



Campus ResourcesCampus Resources

• Tutoring

• Learning labs

• Writing centers

• Computer labs

• Libraries

• Fitness centers

• Career placement services

• Counseling



Human ResourcesHuman Resources

• Resources are often people:

– Instructors

• Office hours

• E-mail

• Scheduled meetings

– Other students



Tips for Scheduling SuccessTips for Scheduling Success

• Organize a schedule that works for you:

– Schedule classes evenly throughout the week to avoid burnout and overload.

– Balance tough courses.

– Keep personal commitments in mind when scheduling classes.

– Make informed decisions when choosing your instructions.



Organizing Your TimeOrganizing Your Time

• Talk to someone if you are floundering

• Take a break every hour; move around

• Use unscheduled time to work ahead

• Keep your momentum and save tasks like checking messages for a scheduled break

• Reward yourself for tasks completed



Organizing Your Time (con’t)Organizing Your Time (con’t)

• Maintain your focus by letting others know when you are studying

• Have a life by making time for your family, friends, and yourself

• Use a calendar planner and/or daily to-do list



Organizing Your Time (con’t)Organizing Your Time (con’t)

• Use calendars for short- and long-range planning:

– A long-term yearly calendar for home

– A small weekly planner to carry

– Daily to-do list (notecards, paper, or electronic)



Managing Time by the YearManaging Time by the Year

• Record on your yearly calendar:

– Class times and instructor office hours

– Midterm and final exam dates

– Due dates for papers and projects

– Deadlines for completing project phases

– Extracurricular events, holidays, and vacations

– Deadlines for add/drop and registration



Managing Time by the WeekManaging Time by the Week

• Schedule on your weekly calendar:

– Regularly scheduled events

– Review of notes and lectures, both before and after class

– Group similar activities together

– 50-90 minutes study times with 15-minute breaks

– Assignments, readings, and papers due

– Quizzes and tests



Setting Up Your Weekly CalendarSetting Up Your Weekly Calendar

• Create on a Sunday, before the week begins.

• Be realistic about the amount of time you estimate for each activity.

• Mark down due dates for

– Homework assignments

– Papers

– Upcoming quizzes and tests

– Assigned readings



Managing Time DailyManaging Time Daily

• Check your weekly calendar each night and write down the next day’s activities

• Tasks should be specific and able to be accomplished in the time you have

• Allow some flexibility

• Reward yourself for tackling all of the items on your to-do list



PrioritiesPriorities

• Set priorities for

– Tasks

– Class attendance

– Homework



Procrastination PitfallsProcrastination Pitfalls

• Recognize excuses:

– I’m not in the mood

– I feel like taking a break

– I’ll do it tomorrow

– I’ve got plenty of time

– I don’t know where to start

– I like working under pressure

– I need to do other things first



Procrastination Pitfalls (con’t)Procrastination Pitfalls (con’t)

• Getting started

– Do a little at a time

– Juggle deadlines

– Set realistic goals

– Stay focused

– Be confident about your decisions

– Keep goals in mind

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