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Writing Express 65/60
Spring 2014
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name ___________________________________________
What the Best College Student Do
Read pages 1-20 and answer the questions below in your own words. You can
write on this sheet or type your answers on another page.
1. Summarize the story of Sherry Kafka in your own words.
2. What kind of people are profiled in the book? Who did author Ken Bain look
for?
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3. What were some of the critical aspects of the class that was taught by Paul
Baker?
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name ___________________________________________
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Read pages 21-31 and answer the questions below in your own words. You can
write on this sheet or type your answers on another page.
1. Summarize the story of Liz Lerman in your own words.
2. Summarize the story of Ernest Butler and Sarah Goodrich in your own words.
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3. Summarize the story of Will Allen in your own words.
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What the Best College Student Do
Read pages 32-42 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages. Use the following format:
Your name
Professor Parks
WE 65/60
date
pages 32-42 WBCSD
1. Summarize the story of Jeff Hawkins in your own words.
2. Explain surface learners.
3. Explain strategic learners/routine experts/ego-oriented learners.
4. Explain deep learners/task oriented.
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Read pages 42-63 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Explain intrinsic motivation.
2. Explain extrinsic motivation.
3. Summarize the story of Stephen Colbert.
4. Summarize the story of Tia Fuller.
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Read pages 64- 76 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Explain the Spock brain.
a. Mindful
b. Mindless
2. Explain the alligator brain.
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Read pages 77-98 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Explain the pleasure brain.
2. What is the stereotype of "your kind?" How does that stereotype affect you?
3. Summarize the story of Mary Ann Hopkins.
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Read pages 99-120 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Explain fixed mindset.
2. Explain growth mindset.
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Read pages 121-132 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Summarize the story of Jeff Hawkins.
2. Summarize the story of Charlie Geaers
3. Summarize the story of Debra Goldson.
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Read pages 164-176 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. What are some problems with attaching your worth to your grades?
2. Why did Kristin Neff decide that self-compassion made more sense than selfesteem? Explain self-compassion.
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Read pages 176-198 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Summarize the story of Eliza Nohsaid.
2. Summarize the story of Duncan Campbell.
3. Summarize the story of Meixi Ng.
4. Summarize the story of Reyna Grande.
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Read pages 199-204 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1/2 page.
1. What is the value of general education (gen ed) classes, according to Bain?
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What the Best College Student Do
Read pages 205-214 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Summarize the story of Dean Baker.
2. Summarize the story of Emma Murphy.
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Read pages 215-220 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1/2 page.
1. Summarize the story of Dudley Herschbach.
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What the Best College Student Do
Read pages 221-231 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Read the factors important for a good learning experience. Discuss three or
four that you have seen in this class or in your other classes at BC.
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Read pages 232-248 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Look at the reading strategies. Discuss two that you have used and explain
how well they worked. If you haven't used any, discuss those you plan to use.
2. Look at the study tips. Discuss two that you have used and explain how well
they worked. If you haven't used any, discuss those you plan to use.
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Read pages 249-259 and answer the questions below in your own words. Please
type the questions and your answers in 1 1/2 to 2 pages.
1. Look at the tips on writing. Discuss two that you have used and explain how
well they worked. If you haven't used any, which do you plan to use?
2. Explain the concept of "taking control of your education."
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Writing assignments
This is an essay similar to the creative exercise described on pages 17-18 in
What the Best College Students Do.
This is the overall structure of the finished product:
¶ introduction
¶ description of the object (something found outside, such as a tree, bench,
rock, bush, building, etc.)
¶ background story of how the object got where it is (planted, delivered, built,
installed, etc.)
¶ an interaction the object had (with a person, another object, etc)
¶ conclusion
You will be assigned to write your essay one paragraph at a time and not in the
order above.
Third person
Format: Typed, double spaced, 12 point.
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This is the order in which you will write the paragraphs.
A. Write a description of the object. Include its size, shape, color, height, etc.
The paragraph should be at least 100 words typed. Describe it in such detail that if it is
on campus that I can recognize it.
B. Write the background of how the object got where it is. Was it planted,
delivered, bought at a nursery and delivered, built there? The paragraph should be at
least 100 words typed.
C. Write a story about an interaction your object had with another object. Did
students sit on the bench and study? Did people lean against the tree? Did the rock talk
to a building? This paragraph should be at least 100 words typed.
D. Write the introduction and conclusion. The introduction will introduce the
audience to the character/object, and the conclusion will put together the story and
make some projections about what may happen to the object in the future.
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Writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of A. description of the object
1. How thoroughly does the writer describe the object using descriptive
language, including color, size, shape?
2. How is the description organized (top to bottom, right to left)? How easy is
the organization to follow?
3. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
4. What do you like about the paragraph?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of A. description of the object
1. How thoroughly does the writer describe the object using descriptive
language, including color, size, shape?
2. How is the description organized (top to bottom, right to left)? How easy is
the organization to follow?
3. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
4. What do you like about the paragraph?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of B. background of how the object got where it is
1. How complete is the story of how the object got to its spot? Are there enough
details?
2. Is the story in chronological order? How easy is the story to follow ?
3. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
4. What do you like about the story?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of B. background of how the object got where it is
1. How complete is the story of how the object got to its spot? Are there enough
details?
2. Is the story in chronological order? How easy is the story to follow ?
3. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
4. What do you like about the story?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of C. an interaction the object had with someone or
something
1. How complete is the story of the interaction? Are there enough details or
dialog?
2. Is the story in chronological order? How easily can you follow the story?
3. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
4. What do you like about the story?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of C. an interaction the object had with someone or
something
1. How complete is the story of the interaction? Are there enough details or
dialog?
2. Is the story in chronological order? How easily can you follow the story?
3. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
4. What do you like about the story?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of complete essay on the object
1. How completely does the introduction introduce the character/object? Mark
the sentence you think is the thesis.
2. How smoothly does the essay flow from paragraph to paragraph?
3. How completely does the conclusion pull together the story? Is there more
you want to know?
4. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
5. What do you like about the essay?
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writer's name ____________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________
first draft of complete essay on the object
1. How completely does the introduction introduce the character/object? Mark
the sentence you think is the thesis.
2. How smoothly does the essay flow from paragraph to paragraph?
3. How completely does the conclusion pull together the story? Is there more
you want to know?
4. What suggestions do you have for the writer?
5. What do you like about the essay?
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Criteria for essay
on object
Keep it up!
(Met expectations)
Opportunities
(Inconsistently met
expectations)
Responds to
assigned topic. The
essay could include
more details or
critical thinking.
Want to talk?
(Didn't meet
expectations)
Does not respond to
assigned topic.
Major elements of
the assignment are
missing.
Content (50%)
Responds to
assigned topic. Is
interesting and
insightful. Shows
critical thinking and
creativity. Includes
appropriate details.
Organization
(20%)
Thesis is in the first
paragraph.
Introduction has
appropriate
background and
hooks the reader.
Each paragraph has
one focus (describe,
background,
interaction).
Conclusion wraps
up the topic and
predicts or expands.
Thesis is in the first
paragraph. Intro
could have more
background. Topic
sentences could be
stronger. Body
paragraphs could
have a different
focus.
No thesis or thesis
is not in the
introduction. No
conclusion. Hard to
follow paragraphing.
Grammar (30%)
Virtually free of
sentence errors:
awk sentences,
punctuation errors
or sp errors. Has
sentence variety
and appropriate
vocabulary.
Noticeable errors in
awk sentences,
punct, sp, frag, runons, verbs, vocab,
or sentence variety.
Many distracting
errors in awk
sentences,
punctuation, sp,
frags, run-ons, or
verbs.
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OCE 2 on What the Best College Students Do
topic: What two ideas resonated with you the most?
Ideas include strategic learners/deep learners/surface learners, intrinsic v.
extrinsic motivation, the spock brain/alligator brain/pleasure brain, growth or fixed
mindset stereotypes and bias, self compassion, or taking control of your education/gen
ed.
format: typed, 12 pt., double spaced
Organize your essay as follows:
¶ introduction
¶ an idea that resonated the most with you and why. You can connect it to your
life, experiences, class theme, etc.
¶ the idea that resonated the most with you and why. You can connect it to your
life, experiences, class theme, etc.
¶ conclusion
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OCE What the Best College Students Do outline for essay
paragraph # 1
Introduction
*thesis statement:
paragraph # 2
*Topic sentence:
 explain idea
why it resonated with you
paragraph # 3
*Topic sentence:
 explain idea
why it resonated with you
paragraph # 5 Conclusion
summary of points plus
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writer's name _______________________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________________
Peer edit outline for what idea resonated with you
1. How clearly does the thesis answer the question about what resonates with
the writer?
2. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 2 state what idea resonates
with the writer?
3. How detailed is the reasoning?
4. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 3 state what idea resonates
with the writer?
5. How detailed is the reasoning?
6. Any suggestions for the writer?
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writer's name _______________________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________________
Peer edit outline
1. How clearly does the thesis answer the question about what resonates with
the writer?
2. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 2 state what idea resonates
with the writer?
3. How detailed is the reasoning?
4. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 3 state what idea resonates
with the writer?
5. How detailed is the reasoning?
6. Any suggestions for the writer?
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writer's name _______________________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________________
peer edit first draft on what ideas resonated with you
1. Is the thesis stated in one clear sentence in the first paragraph about what
resonates with the writer and why?
2. Does each body paragraph start with a topic sentence that states the idea that
resonates with the writer?
3. How completely does the writer explain why or how that idea resonates with
him or her?
4. How well does the conclusion sum up the essay?
5. What suggestions do you have to improve this paper?
6. What do you like best about this paper?
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writer's name _______________________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________________
peer edit first draft
1. Is the thesis stated in one clear sentence in the first paragraph about what
resonates with the writer and why?
2. Does each body paragraph start with a topic sentence that states the idea that
resonates with the writer?
3. How completely does the writer explain why or how that idea resonates with
him or her?
4. How well does the conclusion sum up the essay?
5. What suggestions do you have to improve this paper?
6. What do you like best about this paper?
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Criteria for essay
on what idea
resonates
Content (40%)
Organization
(30%)
Grammar (30%)
Keep it up!
(expectation were
met)
Responds to
assigned topic. Is
interesting and
insightful. Shows
critical thinking.
Has a strong, logical
argument. Includes
appropriate details,
examples, and
evidence.
Thesis is in the first
paragraph.
Introduction
includes appropriate
background and
hooks the reader.
Each paragraph is
on a different topic.
Conclusion wraps
up the topic and
predicts and
expands.
Virtually free of
sentence errors:
awk sentences,
punctuation errors
or sp errors. Has
sentence variety
and appropriate
vocabulary.
Opportunities
(inconsistently met
expectations)
Responds to
assigned topic. The
essay could include
more details or
critical thinking. Too
much summary.
Want to talk?
(didn't meet
expectations)
Does not respond to
assigned topic.
Major elements of
the assignment are
missing. All
summary and no
reasoning.
Thesis is in the first
paragraph. Intro
could have more
background. Topic
sentences could be
stronger or connect
better to thesis.
Body paragraphs
could be on
different reasons or
include more details
or development.
Noticeable errors in
awk sentences,
punct, sp, frag, runons, verbs, vocab,
or sentence variety.
No thesis or thesis
is not in the
introduction. No
conclusion. Hard to
follow paragraphing.
Many distracting
errors in awk
sentences,
punctuation, sp,
frags, run-ons, or
verbs.
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name ___________________________________________________________
OCE on what ideas resonate with you
Get it?
1. What comments did you get on content?
2. What comments did you get on grammar?
3. What do you need to do differently next time?
4. What questions do you have?
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ICE on What the Best College Students Do
topic: Who were your two favorite people profiled in WBCSD?
Ideas include Sherry Kafka, Liz Lerman, Ernest Butler, Sarah Goodrich, Will Allen,
Jeff Hawkins, Stephen Colbert, Tia Fuller, Mary Ann Hopkins, Charlie Geaers, Debra
Goldson, Eliza Nohsaid, Duncan Campbell, Meixi Ng, Reyna Grande, Dean Baker, Emma
Murphy, or Dudley Herschbach.
format: in class, MLA
Organize your essay as follows:
¶ introduction
¶ summary of your favorite person and why that person is your favorite or how
he/she connects to an idea in the book or the class theme
¶ summary of your favorite person and why that person is your favorite or how
he/she connects to an idea in the book or the class theme
¶ conclusion
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ICE What the Best College Students Do outline for essay on favorite person
paragraph # 1
Introduction
*thesis statement:
paragraph # 2
*Topic sentence:
 describe the person
why he/she is a favorite
paragraph # 3
*Topic sentence:
 describe the person
why he or she is a favorite
paragraph # 5 Conclusion
summary of points plus
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writer's name _______________________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________________
Peer edit outline of favorite person
1. How clearly does the thesis answer the question about who are the writer's
favorite people?
2. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 2 state who is the writer's
favorite person ?
3. How detailed is the reasoning?
4. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 3 state who is the writer's
favorite person ?
5. How detailed is the reasoning?
6. Any suggestions for the writer?
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writer's name _______________________________________________
reader's name _______________________________________________
Peer edit outline of favorite person
1. How clearly does the thesis answer the question about who are the writer's
favorite people?
2. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 2 state who is the writer's
favorite person ?
3. How detailed is the reasoning?
4. How clearly does the topic sentence in paragraph 3 state who is the writer's
favorite person ?
5. How detailed is the reasoning?
6. Any suggestions for the writer?
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Criteria for ICE
on favorite
person
Content (40%)
Organization
(30%)
Grammar (30%)
Keep it up!
(expectation were
met)
Responds to
assigned topic. Is
interesting and
insightful. Shows
critical thinking.
Has a strong, logical
argument. Includes
appropriate details,
examples, and
evidence.
Thesis is in the first
paragraph.
Introduction
includes appropriate
background and
hooks the reader.
Each paragraph is
on a different topic.
Conclusion wraps
up the topic and
predicts and
expands.
Virtually free of
sentence errors:
awk sentences,
punctuation errors
or sp errors. Has
sentence variety
and appropriate
vocabulary.
Opportunities
(inconsistently met
expectations)
Responds to
assigned topic. The
essay could include
more details or
critical thinking. Too
much summary.
Want to talk?
(didn't meet
expectations)
Does not respond to
assigned topic.
Major elements of
the assignment are
missing. All
summary and no
reasoning.
Thesis is in the first
paragraph. Intro
could have more
background. Topic
sentences could be
stronger or connect
better to thesis.
Body paragraphs
could be on
different reasons or
include more details
or development.
Noticeable errors in
awk sentences,
punct, sp, frag, runons, verbs, vocab,
or sentence variety.
No thesis or thesis
is not in the
introduction. No
conclusion. Hard to
follow paragraphing.
Many distracting
errors in awk
sentences,
punctuation, sp,
frags, run-ons, or
verbs.
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name ___________________________________________________________
ICE on favorite person
Get it?
1. What comments did you get on content?
2. What comments did you get on grammar?
3. What do you need to do differently next time?
4. What questions do you have?
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Schedule Assignment
A. Using the schedule grid, fill in your commitments that happen at a certain
time, such as school, work, church, transportation around those, etc. (done in class)
B. Make a list of those things that you have to do, but not at a particular time,
such as shop, sleep, eat, exercise, relax, socialize, clean, run errands, etc. About how
many hours, do you think each one takes? Homework is figured at 2 hours outside of
class for every hour in class. Schedule in preview time before class and review time
after class. Set aside time each day to study and time once a week to review the week's
lessons. Allow time for relaxation and exercise. Fill in the boxes. Make sure you have
enough boxes to accommodate all of your responsibilities and that you have a balanced
life. Try to eat and sleep at about the same times every day. (done in class)
C. Follow your schedule for a week or two.
D. Think about how it is going for you. Write a two-page assessment of how
well your plan is working. Organize your assignment using the following numbering
system rather than in an essay format. Type each question and answer it.
1. How did you manage your time before being asked to create a schedule and
follow it?
2. Does your schedule allow enough time for all that you need to do? Does
your plan have enough flexibility, or is your time so tightly scheduled that any mishap
means you are stressed or behind?
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3. Have you used your time wisely? What tips do you have on being efficient?
Did you use any of the time management tips on the handout? Which were most
helpful? Explain the tips, not just list the numbers.
4. If your schedule changes every week or for whatever reason your plan isn't
working, what can you do differently in creating a new plan? What modifications will
you make?
5. What did you learn about time management?
6. What on campus resources will you use to help you meet your goals?
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Time Tips
1.Count all your time as time to be used and make every attempt to get satisfaction out of every
moment.
2.Find something to enjoy in whatever you do.
3.Try to be an optimist and seek out the good in your life.
4.Find ways to build on your successes.
5.Stop regretting your failures and start learning from your mistakes.
6.Remind yourself, "There is always enough time for the important things." If it is important, you
should be able to make
time to do it.
7.Continually look at ways of freeing up your time.
8.Examine your old habits and search for ways to change or eliminate them.
9.Try to use waiting time-review notes or do practice problems.
10.Keep paper or a calendar with you to jot down the things you have to do or notes to yourself.
11.Examine and revise your lifetime goals on a monthly basis and be sure to include progress
towards those goals on a
daily basis.
12.Put up reminders in your home or office about your goals.
13.Always keep those long term goals in mind.
14.Plan your day each morning or the night before and set priorities for yourself.
15.Maintain and develop a list of specific things to be done each day, set your priorities and the
get the most important
ones done as soon in the day as you can. Evaluate your progress at the end of the day briefly.
16.Look ahead in your month and try and anticipate what is going to happen so you can better
schedule your time.
17.Try rewarding yourself when you get things done as you had planned, especially the important
ones.
18.Do first things first.
19.Have confidence in yourself and in your judgement of priorities and stick to them no matter
what.
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20.When you catch yourself procrastinating-ask yourself, "What am I avoiding?"
21.Start with the most difficult parts of projects, then either the worst is done or you may find you
don't have to do all the
other small tasks.
22.Catch yourself when you are involved in unproductive projects and stop as soon as you can.
23.Find time to concentrate on high priority items or activities.
24.Concentrate on one thing at a time.
25.Put your efforts in areas that provide long term benefits.
26.Push yourself and be persistent, especially when you know you are doing well.
27.Think on paper when possible-it makes it easier to review and revise.
28.Be sure and set deadlines for yourself whenever possible.
29.Delegate responsibilities whenever possible.
30.Ask for advice when needed.
Adapted from A. Lakein. How to Get Control of Your Time And Your Life
Academic Skills Center, Dartmouth College 2001
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Monday
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Noon
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
midnight
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
3 a.m.
4 a.m.
5 a.m.
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Criteria for time
management
Keep it up!
(Met expectations)
Opportunities
(Inconsistently met
expectations)
Responds to the
assigned topic.
Answers could
include more critical
thinking or analysis
of scheduling in
general or own
schedule in
particular.
The responses
could include more
details, examples,
or evidence.
Want to talk?
(Didn't meet
expectations)
Does not respond
to assigned topic.
No details or
evidence.
Examples may not
fit the topic.
Repetitive or
confusing content.
Content
(60%)
Responds to
assigned topic.
Is insightful and
interesting.
Shows critical
thinking about
scheduling and
time management.
Analyzes schedule
and includes
appropriate
suggestions to
improve. Includes
appropriate details,
examples, details,
and evidence.
Organization
(10%)
Follows numbering
given in the
instructions.
Skips a question or
answers them in a
different order.
virtually free of
sentence errors:
awk sentences,
punctuation errors
or sp errors. Has
sentence variety
and appropriate
vocabulary.
Noticeable errors in
awk sentences,
punct, sp, frag,
run-ons, verbs,
vocab, pronouns,
sentence variety.
Doesn't follow
numbering.
Confusing as to
which question is
being answered.
Many distracting
errors in awk
sentences,
punctuation, sp,
frags, run-ons, or
verbs.
Grammar
(30%)
Professor Parks 54
Assignments for What the Best College Students Do
schedule assessment part 2
You have now been following a schedule for a month or two. Evaluate how
things have been going. Type each question and answer it.
1. How has your schedule of time management ended up this semester,
especially during times such as midterms or big assignments?
2. How much time do you spend each week on each of your classes outside of
class? List the class and hours per week you spend studying, reading, writing, etc.? Is
that enough? How are your grades in your classes?
3. Did you end up dropping any classes? Why?
4. Have you turned in assignments late or not at all or not given them the time
they deserve? Give examples. What was the reason? How did it end up?
5. If you had a work schedule that changed every week, what did you do in
terms of planning your time?
6. What is your plan in terms of time management for next semester?
Professor Parks 55
Assignments for What the Best College Students Do
Criteria for time
management
Part 2
Keep it up!
(Met expectations)
Opportunities
(Inconsistently met
expectations)
Responds to the
assigned topic.
Answers could
include more critical
thinking or analysis
of scheduling in
general or own
schedule in
particular.
The responses
could include more
details, examples,
or evidence.
Want to talk?
(Didn't meet
expectations)
Does not respond
to assigned topic.
No details or
evidence.
Examples may not
fit the topic.
Repetitive or
confusing content.
Content
(60%)
Responds to
assigned topic.
Is insightful and
interesting.
Shows critical
thinking about
scheduling and
time management.
Analyzes schedule
and includes
appropriate
suggestions to
improve. Includes
appropriate details,
examples, details,
and evidence.
Organization
(10%)
Follows numbering
given in the
instructions.
Skips a question or
answers them in a
different order.
virtually free of
sentence errors:
awk sentences,
punctuation errors
or sp errors. Has
sentence variety
and appropriate
vocabulary.
Noticeable errors in
awk sentences,
punct, sp, frag,
run-ons, verbs,
vocab, pronouns,
sentence variety.
Doesn't follow
numbering.
Confusing as to
which question is
being answered.
Many distracting
errors in awk
sentences,
punctuation, sp,
frags, run-ons, or
verbs.
Grammar
(30%)