Planning Your Projects

Time & Task Management

A project is anything that takes effort and that has a beginning and an end.

This includes planning an evening with friends (making sure you have transportation, money for dinner, etc.) and college class assignments.

Project Planner - Steps

A simple way to plan your college projects is by creating a project planner.

Step 1

Make a list of everything that needs to be done in the order that it should be done. Make the list as detailed as you need it to be.
Example - 5-Page essay:
- Choose topic
- Find sources (ex., books, articles, etc.)
- Read sources and take notes
- Create essay outline
- Write first draft
- Go to tutoring with first draft
- Proofread and make changes
- Turn the essay into the instructor 24 hours before it is due

Step 2

Estimate how much time each item on the list will take to complete. Give yourself extra time in the event that other things interfere with your allotted time.
If you are unsure, ask your instructor, a tutor, or someone who already successfully completed the class.

Step 3

Working back from your deadline (when the assignment needs to be turned in) and using your time management, assign days to do each of the items and when they will be completed based on Step 2 information.
Some items probably will be completed on the same day as other items. Others might take a few days to complete.
NOTE: It is helpful to plan on completing assignments at least 24 hours before they are to be turned in if possible, which gives you extra time in the event things happen like your internet crashing.