Subject Guides: Time Management: Calendar/ Schedule Development

Academic Algonquin. (2015, Mar 18). How to create a weekly schedule [video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtvxCIxcrBE&feature=emb_logo

Tips & Reminders For Creating a Schedule or Calendar

Use a schedule/ calendar to map out your commitments and goals (Semester, Monthly, Weekly and/or Daily)

- There are 168 hours in a week! and 15 weeks in the Semester
- Develop a routine
- Remember to include breaks/downtime and time with family/friends

Keep track of your daily activities - this will help you to visualize where your time is actually going and help you adjust your schedule

Assignment Tracker
This module will show you how to plan out the time you need to complete your assignments. If a task seems too difficult or you don’t know where to start, breaking it into smaller tasks can help make it easier to do. An assignment tracker is a document that you can use to break big assignments into smaller, more manageable steps.
The Learning Portal
Assignment Calculator
The Assignment Calculator breaks down research and writing projects into manageable steps based on your due dates. Each step includes hints and "how-to" links. You can also sign up to get text reminders for each step.
University of Michigan

Planning an Assignment
If a task seems too difficult or you don’t know where to start, breaking it into smaller tasks can help make it easier to do. An assignment tracker is a document that you can use to break big assignments into smaller, more manageable steps. This link will take you to a module that will show you how to plan out the time you need to complete your assignments.
Algonquin College
Task Analysis Chart
A tool to help you break a large task into smaller more manageable chunks.
Task-Analysis-Chart-and-Instructions-Fillable
(PDF 173KB)
How to design a term calendar
Term Calendar Template
Queens University
(PDF 475KB)