Did you know that poor management of assignments can lead to overwhelm? Assignments can sometimes feel like a never-ending heap of frustration and stress. The point is that it is normal for students, especially in university or college where you may have more than one assignment at a time. Here are a few guidelines to will help you manage your assignments.
1. Allocate more time for difficult assignments
Do not assume that all assignments will take the same amount of time to complete. Evaluate each task individually to determine the amount of time you need for each of them. You can assess the complexity of your assignments by quickly going through the instructions. Give more time to difficult tasks as they will naturally need much more attention than others.
2. Form an assignment discussion group
A discussion group is a quite effective way of preparing for an exam. However, instead of waiting for the exams to form a study group, you can gather a few friends and meet up once or twice a week for assignment discussion. Talking about your tasks can help you understand it better, generate great ideas and work through questions you are stuck with. Plus, when you discuss something you have learned, the chances are that you won’t forget it.
3. Improve time management skills
Sometimes you may think that you don’t have time to perform a particular task because of poor time management. The latter is one of the most difficult abilities to master. Most people waste on that at least two hours a day when they could have done something constructive. To manage your time effectively, you must also know how to say no to some invitations from friends and even family when you need to do an assignment.
4. Create a work planner
A task planner helps you know what you need to do and when you need to do it. You can mark it on your calendar or make one in your diary or phone. Carrying your planner wherever you go will help you keep track of your assignments. Furthermore, you will be able to stay within the allocated time for each task.
5. Learn to prioritize your work
Do not multitask. It is the surest way to burn out. Instead, learn to give priority to assignments. Schedule your assignments with their deadlines and workload. For example, if two assignments fall around the same date, start with the most difficult of them. When you have two tasks that are almost the same, you should start with the most urgent one. All in all, begin working on your assignments as early as possible to have ample time for both research and writing.
Thank you for the practical tips. As a uni student I always find it helpful to hear what works for others!