Planning Your Work with AI 

Try these command prompts to help you plan your study time effectively:

Creating a weekly study plan

Help me design a realistic weekly study plan. I am taking these modules: [list modules]

Suggest a study programme that:

• provides time for reading, note-making and assignments in manageable chunks

• builds in short breaks

• keeps at least one half-day free for rest.

Breaking an assignment into tasks

You are a study coach. I have an assignment due on [date]. The task is: [paste assignment wording] and the word limit is [word count].

Please:

• Break this assignment into smaller tasks

• Suggest deadlines for each task working backwards from the due date

• Include time for planning, research, drafting, redrafting and final checks.

Creating a Weekly Study Plan

• List all fixed commitments first (lectures, work, family time).

• Estimate how many hours you can realistically study each week using the Study Time Calculator

• Block time for:

  • Reading and note-making

  • Drafting and revising assignments

  • Reviewing Seminar and Lecture Notes

• Use colour-coded slots in a paper or digital calendar.

• Protect at least one half-day for rest or catch-up.

• Revisit your plan weekly and adjust if a module demands more time.
  
  

Breaking an Assignment into Tasks

• Read the assignment brief carefully and highlight key actions (analyse, evaluate, discuss).

• Create a simple checklist or timeline:

  1. Understand the question and marking criteria

  2. Conduct background reading and take notes

  3. Plan structure or outline

  4. Write the first draft

  5. Redraft and proofread

  6. Complete final formatting and references

• Work backwards from the submission date to set mini-deadlines.

• Use a wall calendar or digital reminder to track progress.

• Allow extra time for proofreading and unexpected delays.