Dissertation Coach * Dissertation Coaching * Tenure Help * - Get It Done 101: How Are You Doing On the Basics?

Get It Done 101: How Are You Doing On the Basics?

PDF

Print

E-mail

Do you find yourself spinning your wheels, wondering why you don't get more done on your dissertation or publication? Maybe you don't have the basics in place -- the organizing that is the backbone of any large project. Take this self assessment and find out!

Get It Done 101: How Are You Doing On The Basics?

I keep ongoing lists of the tasks I need to do

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I check my lists daily

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have my lists broken down into categories (e.g., home, writing, networking)

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I review my lists weekly

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I maintain a calendar that I use on a daily basis

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

The night before, I write down what I need to do the next day.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

To the extent possible, I do small tasks (under 5 minutes) as they crop up

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I batch my undone small tasks and schedule a time to do them

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I’m able to handle the anxiety that certain tasks cause and complete the tasks in a timely manner

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I maintain daily organizational work habits such as checking my calendar, consulting my to do lists, and having a specific time to read email or return phone calls

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have good techniques for preventing and dealing with unwanted interruptions

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a reminder or tickler system that is effective

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I do small tasks even when I don’t feel like doing them

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I usually meet my own self-imposed deadlines

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a filing system in place

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

Fill in your name and email address, and you will get your score by email. Please also sign up for my email newsletter -- see upper left column. You'll love the Academic Writer's Block Wizard, your free gift.

Your Name:
Your Email:

Powered by ACCPOW Coaching Assessment Generator
www.assessmentgenerator.com

< Prev		Next >

Know Someone Struggling With Their Writing?
Give the gift that says "I believe in you..." A gift certificate to the Academic Writing Club. Click here to learn more.

© 2012 Dissertation Coach * Dissertation Coaching * Tenure Help *

Joomla! is Free Software released under the GNU/GPL License.
JoomSEF SEO by Artio.