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Chapter 2 Assignment
“Making the Most of Your Time”

BEFORE you complete this assignment, read entire handout.

Part 1: Create a Time Log (4 points)
Purpose: Allows you to log how much time, during a week, you spend on each activity of the following activities:
Class time (# of hours in class)
Job/work
Studying
Commuting/transportation time
Family responsibilities (cleaning, cooking, etc.)
Sleeping
Eating
Personal grooming (bathing, hair, make-up, etc.
)Extracurricular activities (worship, clubs, sports, etc.)
Instructions: Use the Create A Log sheet to thoroughly log your activities for 7 days without trying to change your “typical activities”

Part 2: 168 Hours in a Week (2 points)
Purpose: Allows you to evaluate your logs to determine how much time you spend on each activity, if enough time is spent on the right activities and when you have your smart hours (the time of day when you are most alert and productive).
Instructions: Review your Create A Time Log sheet to evaluate your weekly activities to determine which activities you spent your time on and how much time is spent on each activity.

Part 3: Semester (Master) Calendar (2 points)
Purpose: Helps you plan for your semester.
Instructions: Using the syllabus for each course, indicate all important dates for assignments, projects, events, etc. that you must complete for the semester and the dates you will complete the tasks required to successfully accomplish each important assignment, project, event, etc.

Part 4: Weekly Time Table (2 points)
Purpose: Helps you develop a weekly schedule that allows you to complete important assignments, projects, activities and other events that you have committed to for the semester.
Instructions:
Before you fill your Time Table, use a highlighter to color any grid that defines your SMART HOURS. When possible, your critical activities should be completed during the highlighted grids (your SMART HOURS).
Indicate all fixed