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Day Number	Week Day	What is Due
Day 1	Tuesday	Your introduction to others (Week One Only)
Day 3	Thursday	Initial Post for each discussion
Day 7	Monday	Substantive responses to at least two peers

Points you receive on discussions will reflect the quality of your initial post and responses.
Ask at least one question in response to an original peer post that you would like the author to explore further.
Support your initial and subsequent posts by citing at least two academic resources, preferably from the University of the Rockies Library.

Weekly Discussion 1

Managing Time, Tasks, and Priorities

Instructions:

Part 1: For the first part of this post, consider the requirements for your final paper due in Week 6:

Describe the specific steps or actions you plan to take over the coming weeks to prepare for the Final Paper due in Week 6.
Name at least two other written assignments due in the coming weeks that can serve as “milestones” toward completing the Final Paper, and discuss how your work on these assignments will contribute to your completion of this summative assignment.

Part 2: In the second part of your post, consider your journey as a scholar and address the following questions:

What challenges do you expect to face while being prepared, well-organized, well-structured, and systematic in your approach to graduate studies?
How will you ensure that you are successful as a scholar in the face of competing demands for your time and attention, including work, family, and social obligations?

Part 3: In the final part of your post, address the following questions: What strategies do you currently employ to manage time, tasks, and priorities?