Assignment 1: Workin’ It with Word Due Week 6 and worth 157 points Walkthrough Instructions: Here is a list of everything you need to do to successfully complete Assignment #1. Just check off each item as you go. If you have any questions along the way, contact your professor and they can help you out.  Create a new Word document. For tips on how to do this, make sure to review the Getting Started section of your Word Essential Training video (whichever version is appropriate for you to view).  Write an overview. At the top of your Word document write an overview of why time management is important to you. (Idea: You may find it helpful to do your research and research documentation prior to writing the overview.)  Online search. Many people have tips and tricks for managing their time and it’s important to find new ideas that can help you. Go online and find three (3) articles or videos that talk about managing your time. (Idea: Use different search terms: “how to manage my time,” “time management best practices,” “managing your time as a student,” or “time management tips.” Think of different search algorithms. You can use Google, another search engine, or the Strayer Library.)  Create a table. Now, create a table that has four (4) columns and four (4) rows.  Fill in the columns of the table. In the left column of the table, type “Website Title”, in the second column, type “Source”, in the third column, type “What I Learned”, and in the fourth far-right column, type “My Reviews”.  Now, provide details about each website. • Row 1: What was the name of article/video #1? What is the source (what is the website name)? What did you learn from reviewing this site? Did you think it was helpful and why or why not? (answer in your own words)? • Row 2: What was the name of article/video #2? What is the source (what is the website name)? What did you learn from reviewing this site? Did you think it was helpful and why or why not? (answer in your own words)? • Row 3: What was the name of article/video #3? What is the source (what is the website name)? What did you learn from reviewing this site? Did you think it was helpful and why or why not? (answer in your own words)?  Format your document. • Add a Header that includes: o The course title. o Your first and last name. • Add a title to the top of the page called “Time Management” or another title of your choice. Bold your title. • Add an image or screenshot between the overview and the table. You could add a screenshot of an actual website you used or an image of a clock or checklist to represent time management tips. • Below the image add a bulleted list of two (2) things you would like to start doing to better manage your time. • Add a footer, which includes the date you completed and submitted the assignment. CIS105 – Assignment 1 Jane Doe Finding New Ways to Manage My Time Overview: Managing my time is one of the hardest things to do… given my commitments to school, work, and my personal life. Finding new ways to get everything done would help me feel more productive and successful. What I do to try and manage my time: • I will start to do “sprints” with my work • I will also try to go to bed 30 minutes to an hour earlier each week day. Website Title Learn to Manage Your Time in College Source US News and World Report 7 Ways to Improve Your Time Management Skills Glassdoor Completed and Submitted on: August 1st What I Learned That scheduling time to have fun is important and that skipping on sleep is not only unproductive but also unhealthy. I learned about the idea of “eating the frog,” which means starting each day with the worst thing you have to do. ☺ I also learned about the idea of doing “sprints for work”—working My Review There were helpful hints on this site, but I couldn’t tell how reputable the recommendations were. This article had some really great information and had valid references. CIS105 – Assignment 1 Jane Doe Read This Google Email About Time Management Strategy Fast Company Completed and Submitted on: August 1st for 50 minutes and then taking a really good 10 minute break. This site was great! I really liked the idea of “make time.” It’s easy to get caught up in meetings. This was a good reminder that scheduling time to just think is important. I look at Fast Company quite a bit and the fact that it references Google is very valuable.
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