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Chapter 1 Outline and Learning Goals In this chapter you will learn to Establish goals and priorities Analyze your time commitments Build a term plan Build a weekly schedule Use time efficiently Avoid procrastination Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Establish Goals and Priorities • How to Discover Your Priorities • Defining Goals Based on Your Priorities • How a College Education Contributes to Your Goals Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Establish Goals and Priorities Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Analyze Your Time Commitments Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Build a Term Plan • A term plan lists all your unchanging commitments Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Build a Weekly Schedule • Tips for Creating a Weekly Schedule • When to Study Which Subjects Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Build a Weekly Schedule Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Use Time Efficiently • Use Time-Saving Tips to Manage a Busy Schedule Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Avoid Procrastination • Regardless of What You Do, Start! • Recognize When You Need More Information See textbook chart on “How to Stay Positive. ” Do you have other “self-talk” examples—positive or negative—to add to what’s on the chart. • Think Positively Learning Goals Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

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What is listed on a term plan? a. b. c. d. Unchanging commitments. Specific study times. Homework assignments. Social activities. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

What is listed on a term plan? a. b. c. d. Unchanging commitments. Specific study times. Homework assignments. Social activities. Build a Term Plan Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following is an example of a well-defined goal? a. b. c. d. “I want to earn a million dollars a year. ” “I don’t want to worry about bill collectors. ” “I want to win an Academy Award. ” “I want to earn a master’s in education by the end of next year. ” Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following is an example of a well-defined goal? a. b. c. d. “I want to earn a million dollars a year. ” “I don’t want to worry about bill collectors. ” “I want to win an Academy Award. ” “I want to earn a master’s in education by the end of next year. ” Establish Goals and Priorities Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

For every hour spent in class, how much time do instructors expect you to spend studying? a. b. c. d. Fifteen minutes. Thirty minutes. One hour. Two hours. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

For every hour spent in class, how much time do instructors expect you to spend studying? a. b. c. d. Fifteen minutes. Thirty minutes. One hour. Two hours. Analyze Your Time Commitments Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

What is the best strategy for overcoming a tendency to procrastinate? a. Spending time away from your desk running errands. b. Avoiding projects or assignments that you are unsure about. c. Listing what needs to be done and in what order. d. Leaving the television on during your study time. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

What is the best strategy for overcoming a tendency to procrastinate? a. Spending time away from your desk running errands. b. Avoiding projects or assignments that you are unsure about. c. Listing what needs to be done and in what order. d. Leaving the television on during your study time. Avoid Procrastination Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

When is the best time to study for a class that meets on Thursday morning? a. b. c. d. Tuesday morning. Wednesday evening. Friday evening. Over the weekend. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

When is the best time to study for a class that meets on Thursday morning? a. b. c. d. Tuesday morning. Wednesday evening. Friday evening. Over the weekend. Build a Weekly Schedule Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following is not an effective time-saving technique? a. b. c. d. Using spare time as study time. Combining daily activities with class assignments. Using lists to keep yourself organized. Making appointments in person rather than using the phone. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following is not an effective time-saving technique? a. b. c. d. Using spare time as study time. Combining daily activities with class assignments. Using lists to keep yourself organized. Making appointments in person rather than using the phone. Use Time Efficiently Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

If you were writing a term paper, which task would be best to work on when you are tired? a. b. c. d. Researching the topic. Writing the introduction. Alphabetizing the bibliography. Writing the conclusion. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

If you were writing a term paper, which task would be best to work on when you are tired? a. b. c. d. Researching the topic. Writing the introduction. Alphabetizing the bibliography. Writing the conclusion. Build a Weekly Schedule Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

When you are defining your goals, what should you not do? a. b. c. d. Be specific and detailed. Include a time frame. Focus on what you want to avoid. Make your goals realistic and achievable. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

When you are defining your goals, what should you not do? a. b. c. d. Be specific and detailed. Include a time frame. Focus on what you want to avoid. Make your goals realistic and achievable. Establish Goals and Priorities Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which is an example of a positive response to a difficult assignment? a. “This is not really useful to learn anyway. ” b. “It will feel great to have this assignment done. ” c. “If I didn’t have to do this, I could be playing basketball. ” d. “I will never be able to remember all of this. ” Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which is an example of a positive response to a difficult assignment? a. “This is not really useful to learn anyway. ” b. “It will feel great to have this assignment done. ” c. “If I didn’t have to do this, I could be playing basketball. ” d. “I will never be able to remember all of this. ” Avoid Procrastination Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc.