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Developing Your Plan for Fall 2002

Enhance your study habits and avoid common student mistakes by following a strategic plan. Learn practical strategies, rules of efficient studying, and time management techniques for academic excellence. Discover how to set goals, prioritize tasks, and optimize your study schedule for greater efficiency and satisfaction.

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Developing Your Plan for Fall 2002

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  1. Developing Your Plan for Fall 2002 ECE 1100

  2. What are the most common mistakes students make? Blow off studying Assume lecture is it (they don’t read their textbooks) Neglect practice problems Refuse to ask for help Don’t form study groups Procrastinate

  3. The Procrastination Cycle Guilty Paralysis I should have started sooner; now I'll never get this done. Optimistic Enthusiasm This time I'll start early Pressured Enthusiasm There is just time to finish if I start now. Magical Thinking I can still do it ... somehow. Scarlett O'Hara I'll never procrastinate again! Dr. Doom Everyone else can do it; what's wrong with me? The Decision

  4. What do successful students do? Set challenging and attainable goals Place studies near or at the top of the list Complete homework assignments (they practice, practice, practice) Form study groups Think about the big picture Use time management!

  5. Why is Time Management So Important? Efficiency Satisfaction Flexibility Stress

  6. Monthly Schedule

  7. Weekly Schedule

  8. What is the Rule of 4? • The Rule of 4 indicates that you should spend four times the number of credit hours you are taking on your coursework, every week. • For example, ECE 2317 (a 3 semester credit hour course) meets in class 3 hours a week. • According to the Rule of 4, you should expect to invest a total of 12 hours per week (including class time) for this one class.

  9. What is the 60-Hour Rule? The 60-hour rule is designed to help you estimate the number of hours you can invest in work or other work-related activities, while allotting adequate time for studying. The 60-hour rule suggests that your semester credit hours x 3 in addition to your work hours per week should add up to less than 60. (Raymond Landis, Studying Engineering, 2000). Are you taking on too much?

  10. Allocation of Hours (16 hour course load)

  11. Detailed Weekly Schedule-16 hrs. S ARTH S ARTH

  12. Allocation of Hours (13 hour course load)

  13. S EM LAB Detailed Weekly Schedule-13 hrs.

  14. Know Your Body Concentration Peak Initial Distractions Concentration Break

  15. General Techniques • Review Material Within 24 Hours! • Take Regular Breaks • Find a Few Study Areas • View Studying as a Job • Study When Most Alert • Keep Schedules Visible & Use Them • Reward Yourself (Small & Large Goals)!

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