Time Management and Organization - Revision history

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Use a Filing System

Rmedernach: /* Organization 101 */

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Organization 101

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Setting Priorities

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Be Efficient

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Use Time Wisely

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Setting Limits

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Use Time Wisely

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Use a Filing System

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 It's not much fun to be scrambling to find important notes or assignments the night before and exam or assignment due date. Using a logical filing system can save you a lot of stress.
-If you are taking '''handwritten notes''', you will probably take a '''clipboard to class''' because there won't be room on the tables/desks for binders.  You should use a '''binder for each class and store notes and assignments''' chronologically. Use transparent binder pockets to keep returned exams and assignments. If you class has a lab, use dividers to create a separate section for those materials.
+If you are taking '''handwritten notes''', you will probably take a '''clipboard to class''' because there won't be room on the tables/desks for binders.  You should use a '''binder for each class and store notes and assignments''' chronologically. Use transparent binder pockets to keep returned exams and assignments. If your class has a lab, use dividers to create a separate section for those materials.
 If all your '''notes and assignments are done digitally''', create a digital file system and back it up to a cloud service. '''USask students get 1TB of storage on OneDrive'''. Make a folder for each class with subfolders for notes and assignments. '''Labeling files with a consistent date and title format''' can be helpful if you accidentally save something in the wrong folder. E.G. 2020-OCT-8 ENG 112 Notes.

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 = Organization 101 =
 Figure out a system and stick too it. Three pillars of organization you can rely on are:
-*Use a calendar or day planner (apps or classic paper and pen will work)
+*Use a '''calendar or day planner''' (apps or classic paper and pen will work)
-*Use a filing system so that you can easily find notes and returned assignments
+*Use a '''filing system''' so that you can easily find notes and returned assignments
-*Have a study buddy or two in each class
+*Have a '''study buddy''' or two in each class
 == Use a Planner or Calendar App ==

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 = Setting Priorities =
 To deal with competing demands and opportunities, you have to decide what is most important to you. Write out a list of assignments and exams for each class and rank them in order of priority for the term. You should plan to complete all the assigned work but when multiple assignments are due in the same week, a priority listing helps you get started rather than being paralyzed by the volume of work. Do one thing at a time and choose the most important things first.
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 == Learn to Say No ==
 Don't fall into the trap of overextending yourself in the early part of the term when it seems like your workload is light. Everyone has to set reasonable limits for themselves and say no to things they might want to do. If you feel you have committed to more than you can manage, you have to decide what to let go of.  Learning to respectfully say no is an important life skill.
 == Schedule Class Time for Web-based Courses ==

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 The life of a university student can be very busy and it might seem like there isn't enough time to get everything done. Learning to wisely invest your time into people and tasks that matter (including yourself) is one of the great lessons that university has to offer. Learning strategies to be efficient with your time and having reasonable expectations for yourself will help you manage the business of everyday life, reduce stress, and improve your overall wellness.
 == Be Efficient ==
-Organized
+The starting place for efficient use of time is being organized. Have a plan for how you want to spend your time based on your priorities
 Reasonable schedules and task lists
 Time wasters to avoid
 == Schedule Class Time for Web-based Courses ==

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 == Setting Limits ==
-You are human so your body and your mind need time to rest.
+*You are human so your body and your mind need time to rest.
-You can't do it all nor should you try
+*You can't do it all nor should you try
-The FOMO trap
+*The FOMO trap
-Learning to say no respectfully
+*Learning to say no respectfully
-Treat yourself!
+*Treat yourself!
 == Schedule Class Time for Web-based Courses ==

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 == Use a Filing System ==
-If you are taking handwritten notes, you will probably take a clipboard to class because there won't be room on the tables/desks for binders.  You should use a binder for each class and store notes and assignments chronologically. Use transparent binder pockets to keep returned exams and assignments. If you class has a lab, use dividers to create a separate section for those materials.
+It's not much fun to be scrambling to find important notes or assignments the night before and exam or assignment due date. Using a logical filing system can save you a lot of stress.
-If you are typing notes on your laptop, create a digital file system and back it up to a cloud service. USask students get 1TB or storage on OneDrive. Labeling items with the date can be helpful. E.G. 2020-OCT-8 ENG 112 Notes.
+If you are taking '''handwritten notes''', you will probably take a '''clipboard to class''' because there won't be room on the tables/desks for binders.  You should use a '''binder for each class and store notes and assignments''' chronologically. Use transparent binder pockets to keep returned exams and assignments. If you class has a lab, use dividers to create a separate section for those materials.
-There are half lockers and mini lockers available for rent at STM. This can save you from hauling a backpack full of textbooks and binders around all day. Your future self will appreciate the lack of back pain.
+If all your '''notes and assignments are done digitally''', create a digital file system and back it up to a cloud service. '''USask students get 1TB of storage on OneDrive'''. Make a folder for each class with subfolders for notes and assignments. '''Labeling files with a consistent date and title format''' can be helpful if you accidentally save something in the wrong folder. E.G. 2020-OCT-8 ENG 112 Notes.
 == Class Contacts ==

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 *Sept. 30 - first draft complete
 *Oct. 2 - revised draft complete
-*Oct. 4 - submit essay.
+*Oct. 4 - submit essay
 == Use a Filing System ==