1. Time: Know how much time it takes you to get the job done well.
2. Focus: Concentrate on your work; no distractions (like TV).
3. Strategies: If one way to do something does not work, use another way until you find a way that works.
4. Resourcefulness: Know where to go and who to ask for help when you are stuck.
5. Use of Feedback: Look carefully at the responses to your work so you know just what needs to be fixed.
6. Commitment: Be determined to finish and do your best work.
Adapted from The Skillful Teacher