Ashford University Sample Study Plan

Here is a plan to help you manage your time so that you can complete all school work as required.

  • Review assignment prompts.
  • Review the rubrics that will be used to grade your assignments.
  • Begin readings. Take notes.
  • Locate Library resources as needed.
  • Identify challenge areas and reach out to instructor.

Applicable Resources:

  • 24/7 Live Tutoring in Library (all courses)
  • Subject Tutoring (select courses)
  • Complete readings. Take notes.
  • Locate Library resources as needed.
  • Begin written assignment.
  • Contact instructor with questions.

Applicable Resources:

  • 24/7 Live Tutoring in Library (all courses)
  • 24/7 Writing Tutoring (available in all courses)
  • Subject Tutoring (select courses)
  • Post initial discussion.
  • Use notes to create an outline for your paper.
  • Continue first draft of written assignment.
  • Locate Library Resources as Needed.
  • Identify challenge areas and reach out to available resources and/or instructor.

Applicable Resources:

  • 24/7 Writing Tutoring (available in all courses)
  • Review the rubrics to ensure your assignment meets requirements.
  • Complete first draft.
  • Submit first draft to Grammarly.
  • Revise based on Grammarly feedback.
  • Submit to Paper Review service.

Applicable Resources:

  • Grammarly
  • Paper Review (available in all courses)
  • Retrieve paper from Paper Review service.
  • Improve paper based on feedback from paper review.
  • Respond to peer discussion posts if needed.

Applicable Resources:

  • Paper Review (available in all courses)
  • Continue to integrate feedback into paper.
  • Identify challenge areas and reach out to available resources and/or instructor.
  • Submit assignment!
  • Submit written assignment before midnight CST (If not submitted on Sunday).
  • Relax and celebrate another successful week!