Chapter Two

Common excuses for procrastinating.

"I'm not in the mood," "I feel like taking a break to celebrate finishing one chapter, and I'll read the second one afterward," "I'll do it tomorrow," "I've got plenty of time, there's no rush," "I don't know where to start," "I like working under pressure," "I need to do other things first, I won't be able to concentrate."

Which of the following commonly appear(s) on a syllabus?

The goals your instructor has for you

Techniques for controlling your procrastination tendencies

prioritizing, working on things a little at a time, keeping things real as in having realistic goals, being confident about your decisions, keeping your goals in focus and staying focused

One way to avoid procrastination on a large project is to set__________ goals that do not require you to achieve perfection.

realistic

Holidays are a time to:

relax and have fun so that you will be prepared to start fresh.

The tasks on your daily to-do list should be

specific

_________and ________ are "big game" days and should always be marked on your calendar.

test dates quiz dates

Which of the following strategies is recommended to prevent yourself from becoming bored or overly fatigued during the semester?

Be flexible by leaving some time unscheduled.

Your long-range calendar should include which of the following?

Deadlines for drop/add Deadlines for completing each phase of lengthy projects Instructors' office hours

Attending class on the first day isn't as important as most other days during the term.

False

If you believe you may have a learning disability, you should keep it a secret from everyone at your new college.

False

If your professor is in his or her office, you can walk right in with a question, even outside of office hours.

False

What will the grading policy for the class tell you?

How much tests, papers, daily participation, group work, and attendance contribute to your final grade

Explain why it is important to schedule time in advance for projects and group work.

It is important to schedule time for projects and group work because it is often difficult to schedule a block of time with several people who have busy schedules. If someone tries to cancel, group members can remind the person that the date was agreed on long ago and should be honored.

The online platform where materials for you course are located is called ____________.

Learning Management System

The ___________________ is a place on campus where you can find help from a tutor.

Learning lab

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a well-organized schedule?

Leaves one whole day free of classes

Which of the following documents tells you important information about the course and describes the instructor's expectations?

Syllabus

Which of the following documents tells you the instructor name and contact information, the course name, and the number of credit hours?

Syllabus

What is the primary reason for attending every class?

To review and build on the material you read in the textbook

If you have an hour or less to work, your priority should be

completing a single task

Ways to prevent procrastination.

doing a little bit at a time, breaking projects into smaller tasks, juggling deadlines, setting realistic goals, staying focused and warding off distractions, being confident about your decisions, and staying focused on long-term goals.

Examples of tasks that should be included on a weekly calendar.

homework assignments, papers or projects due, quizzes and tests, and assigned readings.

On the first day of class, the course instructor will distribute papers, including a syllabus, class schedule, and a course ___________that will tell you what items to bring to class.

materials list

Management strategies that will promote your academic success and allow you time to enjoy your life.

prepare to be successful by focusing on the positive; use the time of day when you're most focused; break up large projects into smaller pieces; do the most important studying first; if having trouble getting started, do an easier task first; ask for help if floundering; take a break when burned out or fatigued; use unscheduled free time to work ahead; maintain momentum by preventing distractions; reward yourself; be prepared to say "no" to interruptions; avoid overscheduling and missing out on life; use a calendar planner and daily to-do list.

Campus resources that can make a positive impact on your school experience.

tutoring, learning labs, writing centers, computer labs, libraries, fitness centers, career placement services, and counseling services.