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Establish Goals and Priorities Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. How to Discover Your Priorities Defining Goals Based on Your Priorities How a College Education Contributes to Your Goals Learning GoalsTRANSCRIPT
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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
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Establish Goals and Priorities
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• How to Discover Your Priorities
• Defining Goals Based on Your Priorities
• How a College Education Contributes to Your Goals
Learning Goals
Analyze Your Time Commitments
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Learning Goals
Build a Term Plan
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• A term plan lists all your unchanging commitments
Learning Goals
Build a Weekly Schedule
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• Tips for Creating a Weekly Schedule
• When to Study Which Subjects
Learning Goals
Use Time Efficiently
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• Use Time-Saving Tips to Manage a Busy Schedule
Learning Goals
Avoid Procrastination
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• Regardless of What You Do, Start!
• Recognize When You Need More Information
• Think Positively
Learning Goals
Let’s Review!
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What is listed on a term plan?
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a. Unchanging commitments.b. Specific study times.c. Homework assignments.d. Social activities.
What is listed on a term plan?
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a. Unchanging commitments.b. Specific study times.c. Homework assignments.d. Social activities.
Build a Term Plan
Which of the following is an example of a well-defined goal?
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a. “I want to earn a million dollars a year.”b. “I don’t want to worry about bill collectors.”c. “I want to win an Academy Award.”d. “I want to earn a master’s in education by the
end of next year.”
Which of the following is an example of a well-defined goal?
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a. “I want to earn a million dollars a year.”b. “I don’t want to worry about bill collectors.”c. “I want to win an Academy Award.”d. “I want to earn a master’s in education by the
end of next year.”
Establish Goals and Priorities
For every hour spent in class, how much time do instructors expect you to spend studying?
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a. Fifteen minutes.b. Thirty minutes.c. One hour.d. Two hours.
For every hour spent in class, how much time do instructors expect you to spend studying?
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a. Fifteen minutes.b. Thirty minutes.c. One hour.d. Two hours.
Analyze Your Time Commitments
What is the best strategy for overcoming a tendency to procrastinate?
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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.
What is the best strategy for overcoming a tendency to procrastinate?
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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
When is the best time to study for a class that meets on Thursday morning?
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a. Tuesday morning.b. Wednesday evening.c. Friday evening.d. Over the weekend.
When is the best time to study for a class that meets on Thursday morning?
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a. Tuesday morning.b. Wednesday evening.c. Friday evening.d. Over the weekend.
Build a Weekly Schedule
Which of the following is not an effective time-saving technique?
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a. Using spare time as study time.b. Combining daily activities with class assignments.c. Using lists to keep yourself organized.d. Making appointments in person rather than using
the phone.
Which of the following is not an effective time-saving technique?
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a. Using spare time as study time.b. Combining daily activities with class assignments.c. Using lists to keep yourself organized.d. Making appointments in person rather than using
the phone.
Use Time Efficiently
If you were writing a term paper, which task would be best to work on when you are tired?
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a. Researching the topic.b. Writing the introduction.c. Alphabetizing the bibliography.d. Writing the conclusion.
If you were writing a term paper, which task would be best to work on when you are tired?
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a. Researching the topic.b. Writing the introduction.c. Alphabetizing the bibliography.d. Writing the conclusion.
Build a Weekly Schedule
When you are defining your goals, what should you not do?
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a. Be specific and detailed.b. Include a time frame.c. Focus on what you want to avoid.d. Make your goals realistic and achievable.
When you are defining your goals, what should you not do?
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a. Be specific and detailed.b. Include a time frame.c. Focus on what you want to avoid.d. Make your goals realistic and achievable.
Establish Goals and Priorities
Which is an example of a positive response to a difficult assignment?
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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.”
Which is an example of a positive response to a difficult assignment?
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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