Sample Timetable
An example of a timetable for a student conducting their final year dissertation is shown below, but the theory behind constructing a timetable is valid for any activity. Your University may have a pre-prepared timetable for you to follow, but it may be worthwhile going through it with your supervisor to see if the deadlines are applicable to your subject are. If not, or if your University doesn't suggest a timetable, make your own one up.
| Task |
Timing (Weeks) |
Priority |
Meet supervisor
Order references for lit review
Literature review
Identify hypotheses
Finish literature review |
1, 6, 14
1-2
2-6
5-6
7 |
Medium
Normal
High
High
Normal |
| Task |
Expt 1 |
Expt 2 |
Priority |
Identify materials and methods
Design experiment
Check design with Statistics Dept
Start fieldwork
Finish fieldwork
Input data
Analyse data
Write methods
Complete experiment
Write discussion
Bind and submit research report |
6
7
7
8
9
9
10-12
11-12
13
21-23
24 |
13
13
13
14
16
18
19
20
21 |
Medium
Medium
High
Normal
High
Normal
Normal
Normal
High
High
High |
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| The next time you are issued with coursework, make a timetable similar to the one above - remember, set yourself achievable deadlines |
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