Many writers think in terms of one big goal, i.e., 'Finish and submit essay by 15th January.' Instead, use mini-goals to ensure you are making enough progress to hit incremental or staggered deadlines. In these pages, we'll explore how goal setting options work, including the potential benefits and drawbacks; then we will cover ways to hold yourself accountable to goals.
The tabs of this guide will support you in setting mini-goals to keep your university writing on track. The sections are organised as follows:
The ThingLink learning sequence below covers the same content as this guide, but in a format comprised of short videos, text recaps of main ideas, and optional reflection and 'now you try it' activities. It should take you about 30 minutes to complete, with the option to pause and return later. There is an accessibility link if you need to adjust colour contrast, screen reader, or other features. Alternately, check out our goal setting YouTube playlist here.
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