Get It Done!

In summary, here's a quick checklist of things that can help you focus:

• DO know your deadlines.
• DO make a calendar of stages and final due dates.
• DO include social events on this calendar for time management.
• DO understand the assignment and expectations.
• DO give yourself a quiet place to study with all the materials you need.
• DO give yourself brief breaks.
• DON'T put work off until the last minute; you'll be too frantic to focus.
• DON'T do your homework late at night or in bed.
• DON'T let yourself be bored; find the aspect of the project or paper that interests you — if you're dying of boredom, something's not right.

If you need more tips on staying focused, ask a teacher, school counselor, or a parent for help. It's their job to assist in your learning.