Coursework Planning

An essential element for successful planning: A Plan!
For each class I have, I compile a spreadsheet which includes:

Class Meeting Dates

Assignments

Due Dates

A column for checking-off completed aspects of my course work

The column for check marks is key. It allows me to see what I have completed and is a quick reference as to where I [...]

Study Skills

In the book, Successful Study: The Essential Skills, By Prashant Shah (which I was able to preview via Google Book Search, here) the point is made that the ingredients of successful study include: Confidence, Intelligence, Drive and … Technique.
Technique is what I am currently working on as I am currently enrolled in classes which are [...]

Graphic Organization

If I come to a point where I am “turned-around” in my coursework (or other tasks) I create a Blocks in a Box™ diagram. It consists of each element of the situation being named and framed in a box (and.or the use of Post-it® notes). The boxes are grouped and.or connected linearly in order [...]

Getting Started

After a day of too much spinning (brain working like a arcade game) I made the decision to begin this process. One of compiling and organizing my notes regarding a Right Brain Planner.