Example monthly timetable using the essay planner
I know it’s boring and none of us ever stick to a timetable or study plan, but if you want to get your essay finished with the least amount of stress, you need to plan your time. Even if you are writing the night before your essay is due, you’ll need to plan your attack.
Below is an example timetable using Essay Planner’s timetable structure
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Goal:30 mins Received essay topic today. Complete Plan section of Essay Planner. | Goal: 2hrs Face the library. Start Research section of Essay Planner. | Goal: 1hr Research notes. Aim to read one article / day. | Goal: 1hr Research notes. | Goal: 1hr Research notes. | Goal: 1hr Research notes. | Goal: 1hr Research notes. |
| Week 2 | Stop procrastination! | Day off. | Goal: 1 hr Start Writing section of Essay Planner. Develop argument and mind map. | Goal: 2hrs Revisit library for more info. | Goal: 2 hrs Read any new info and make additions to mind map. | Goal: 1hr Plan essay structure. | Finished the initial outline of the essay. Take a few days off (or 10 minutes if you're running late!) before writing. |
| Week 3 | Day off! | Goal: 4 hrs Write first draft. | Goal: 1hr Write. | Goal: 1 hr Write. | Goal: 1 hr Write. | Day off! | Day off! |
| Week 4 | Goal: 2hrs Final edit. Write reference list. | Goal: 1 hr Finishing | Essay due! | Sleep! | Celebrate! | Sleep! |
