Completing Large Assignments with Ease and Not Difficulty

 

We have all been there, the giant, overwhelming assignments that may be worth half of your grade for the semester, which can leave you rattled to say the least. And it can sometimes leave you wondering where to start, how to start and how you are going to finish it all by the pending due date. But this blog is going to make it easier to tackle the ball of stress a.k.a Major Assignments.


To completely wrap your head around what you need to do for this assignment you need to understand the following things: The type of the assignment, the due date, the resources needed for it, and how the assignment can fit around your schedule.

What type of assignment have you been given. An Oral Presentation? Then you might need to write a speech and do some research, a Scientific Report? Then  you may need to research previous scientific reports and use class data and a plan . Additionally using a study design outline or the teachers assistance will allow you to gain a full scope of the assignment requirements.

 

Next, you want to know when the major assignment is due, that is so you can adequately organize your assignment writing time, a concept called 'Chunking' introduced to me by one of my teachers its where you take a take assignment and break it up over a period of days or weeks, thus preventing unnecessary stress and increasing productivity. 

Following, you need to gather all of the resources needed. This can include researching articles, reading a textbook, and paper and pens for drafts or a laptop. After this the assignment writing begins !

And lastly you need to work this assignment around your schedule. Find time that you use to study or you are free in to focus on purely this assignment. And remember to schedule in breaks as to not become overwhelmed.

Hope this helps,
Zoe A.M.

5 Tips to Tackle a New Year of School

Hi Everyone,
Even though personally going back to school is a while away for me, these 10 Back to School Tips may help others that may be going back to school soon.

1. Know What Books and Supplies You Will Need
  Most schools do hand out book lists for people or some list the resources on a website, it is always helpful to compile all of the things you need for your classes in a list. If you are independently studying i.e. Home Schooling or are in an Online Course, the same can still apply just list some supplies that you will need to study or complete classes.

2.Know where your classes are
  This applies mostly to students who take classes on campus, print out a timetable once you have been allocated to classes and place it somewhere in which you won't lose it. For me i use my planner to store my timetable - Maybe you can do the same thing if you have a planner too !

3. Know how you are getting to campus and your classes
  Sometimes transportation can change - especially if you happen to take public transport or drive. Know what time you need to leave home to make it to campus on time and arrive early to your classes - Especially if your school has orientation week utilize this to find all of your classes and see how far it is from the bus stop, train station or car park for convenience.

4. Planning for the School Year Ahead
  Using a planner has really helped personally as to organize all of my assignment due dates, exams, quizzes etc. I also use my planner for personal dates i.e. Birthdays and appointments. I also found that using a planner has taken the stress of studying and school down a bit, for me organization is key to doing well in classes. The good thing about planners is that you can make them your own - i use the leuchtturm1917 dotted journal but these can be pricey so a lined notebook can do the same thing.

5. Knowing When to Take a Break
  It can sometimes be hard to take a break from studying especially when the anxiety of that impending due date is creeping up. The one thing i try to avoid is to not stay up into the wee hours of the morning and to keep a regular sleep schedule. You might feel guilty for going to bed a couple hours earlier than usual, but health comes first and education second - Because you can't be productive and enjoy studying when you sleep deprived or sick with the flu !


Hope You Enjoyed This Blog,
Zoe A.M.

7 Tips To Make Studying Productive and Fun

 

 Welcome to my first blog post ! These tips can be applied to many areas of education and don't necessarily just apply to university study ! Enjoy !

1. Write It Down

  You need to know what you are going to be studying in a particular study session. I personally list everything in my planner and always start with the harder subjects/ tasks then gradually move to the easier stuff.

2. Gathering Supplies

  This is just what you are going to use in your particular study session. I.e. Pens, notebooks, laptop, snacks etc. It is also important to gather everything you will be using so you don't have to keep going back and getting things.

3. Creating a Study Environment

Whether its a desk in your room or the park lawn make a study environment that you are comfortable in. Have everything you need to studying and spread it out. The key is to make it your own !

4. Distractions Be Gone !

  If you have disruptions that hinder your studying then do your best to clear them from your environment. Maybe some classical music or noise cancelling headphones.

5. Get Studying !

Once everything set up, begin studying ! It is also important to take breaks, for example a 5 minute break to check social media or a 5 minute water break.

6. Future Study Sessions

  When you are near the end of your study session, ensure to outline in your planner or on a piece of paper what you aim to continue or start in the next study session.

7.  The Finish Line

  So you finally powered through all of your to-do's and now you deserve a much needed break. This is where you treat yourself to a nice meal or a movie, the choice is yours !