Lesson 1.4.2

Creating Your Beginning-Study Plan

A beginning-study plan is a two-week plan you write at the start of every course. It's short, concrete, and reviewable. By the end of this lesson you'll know how to build one.

⏱ 7 minutesπŸ“– Reading Β· ✍️ Planning

1. The Four-Part Beginning-Study Plan

β‘  Your Goal

One sentence about what you want to accomplish in the first two weeks.

β‘‘ Your Study Blocks

When, where, and for how long you'll study. Be specific: "Tue 7–8pm, kitchen table."

β‘’ Your First Deliverables

What you'll finish β€” e.g., "Read units 1–2, submit intro email to tutor."

β‘£ Your Support Points

Who or what you'll turn to if you get stuck (tutor, library, advisor).

2. A Worked Example

Goal: Complete the first two units of [course] and submit the orientation email.

Study Blocks: Tue 7–8 pm (reading), Thu 7–8 pm (notes), Sat 10–11 am (review).

Deliverables: Unit 1–2 readings, discussion post, intro email to tutor.

Support Points: Tutor by email; library chat; Student Success advisor.

After two weeks, review what worked and revise your blocks for weeks 3–4.

Your Turn

Draft your own beginning-study plan now, for the first course you plan to register in.

  • Goal: _________________________
  • Study Blocks: ___________________
  • Deliverables: ___________________
  • Support Points: _________________

Self-Quiz

1. How long is a "beginning-study plan" designed to cover?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts of a beginning-study plan?

3. What should you do after two weeks with your plan?

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