Schedule

You’re right—I should have checked first. I found your Canvas and Chem calendars. Here’s your copy-ready plan using the dates listed there.

ACADEMIC STUDY PLAN
October 20–December 21, 2026
All times are Central Time.

DEADLINE NOTES
• Chemistry assignments below are due at 11:59 p.m.
• Logic problem sets are listed as due at noon.
• Writing and ESPM items are generally all-day calendar entries; check Canvas for exact submission times.
• Chemistry exam windows require a booked appointment in Canvas at Walter 103.

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EXAMS & CHECKPOINTS
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☐ OCT 28–30 — CHEM: Mastery Checkpoint 3
Window: Oct 28 at 8 a.m.–Oct 30 at 8 p.m.

☐ OCT 30 — PHIL: Midterm #3
Time not specified in calendar.

☐ OCT 30 — ESPM: Midterm Exam
Time not specified in calendar.

☐ NOV 13 — PHIL: Midterm #4
Time not specified in calendar.

☐ NOV 18–20 — CHEM: Mastery Checkpoint 4
Window: Nov 18 at 8 a.m.–Nov 20 at 8 p.m.

☐ DEC 9–11 — CHEM: Mastery Checkpoint 5
Window: Dec 9 at 8 a.m.–Dec 11 at 8 p.m.

☐ DEC 18 — ESPM: Final Exam, Units 3–4
Time not specified in calendar.

☐ DEC 20–21 — CHEM: Comprehensive Final
Window: Dec 20 at 10 a.m.–Dec 21 at 10 a.m.

☐ DEC 21 — PHIL: Final Exam at 12:30 p.m.
End time not specified in calendar.

BUSIEST EXAM PERIOD:
October 28–30 includes chemistry, logic, and ESPM.
Aim to take chemistry earlier in its window if an appointment is available.

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OCTOBER DUE DATES
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OCT 20 — TODAY
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 3.4

OCT 21
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 3.4 recap
☐ WRIT 6.3: What Is a Source? & Find Your First Source
☐ WRIT 6.4: Annotated Bibliography Practice
☐ WRIT 6.5: Inquiry Focus—Question & Exigence

OCT 22
☐ CHEM: Worksheets 3.5 and 3.6

OCT 23
☐ PHIL: Problem Set #6 — noon
☐ ESPM: Week 7 Quiz
☐ ESPM: Week 7 Engagement, Unit 2

OCT 25
☐ CHEM: Weekly HW 3.2
☐ CHEM: Homework K
☐ CHEM: Section 3.4 reading

OCT 26
☐ WRIT 7.1: Annotated Bibliography for Peer Response
☐ CHEM: Section 4.0 reading
☐ CHEM: Chapter 4 introduction/study guide
☐ CHEM: Isomers
☐ CHEM: Bonding in Hydrocarbons
☐ CHEM: Drawing Lewis Structures

OCT 27
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.1

OCT 28
☐ WRIT 7.2: Peer Response to Annotated Bibliography
☐ CHEM: Sections 4.1–4.2 reading
☐ CHEM: Checkpoint 3 window opens

OCT 29
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.2

OCT 30
☐ PHIL: Problem Set #7 — noon
☐ PHIL: Midterm #3
☐ ESPM: Week 8 Quiz
☐ ESPM: Midterm Exam
☐ CHEM: Checkpoint 3 window closes at 8 p.m.

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NOVEMBER DUE DATES
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NOV 1
☐ CHEM: Molecular Shape & Polarity
☐ CHEM: Homework L
☐ CHEM: Weekly HW 4.1
☐ CHEM: Formal Charge
☐ CHEM: VSEPR Theory

NOV 2
☐ WRIT 8.1: Synthesis Worksheet
☐ WRIT 8.2: Proposal/Synthesis Draft

NOV 3
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.3

NOV 4
☐ WRIT 8.3: Writers Workshop—Proposal Feedback
☐ WRIT 9.1: Sign Up for Instructor Conference
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.3 recap
☐ CHEM: Sections 4.3–4.5 reading
☐ CHEM: Homework M

NOV 5
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.4

NOV 6
☐ PHIL: Problem Set #8 — noon
☐ ESPM: Week 9 Quiz
☐ ESPM: Issue Exploration Part 2—Slides with Speaker Notes

NOV 8
☐ CHEM: Intermolecular Forces & Properties I
☐ CHEM: Intermolecular Forces & Properties II
☐ CHEM: Types of Intermolecular Forces
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.4 recap
☐ CHEM: Weekly HW 4.2

NOV 10
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.5

NOV 11
☐ WRIT 9.2: P2 Revision Plan Memo
☐ WRIT 9.3: P2 Proposal Draft #2
☐ CHEM: Practice with Intermolecular Forces

NOV 12
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 4.6

NOV 13
☐ PHIL: Problem Set #9 — noon
☐ PHIL: Midterm #4
☐ ESPM: Week 10 Quiz

NOV 15
☐ CHEM: Section 4.6 reading
☐ CHEM: Ion-Ion Interactions
☐ CHEM: Ionic Compounds
☐ CHEM: Homework N
☐ CHEM: Weekly HW 4.3

NOV 16
☐ WRIT 10.1: Evaluating Sources Activity
☐ CHEM: Phase Changes
☐ CHEM: Chapter 5 introduction/study guide
☐ CHEM: Section 5.0 reading
☐ CHEM: Temperature & Energy

NOV 17
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.1

NOV 18
☐ WRIT 10.2: Project 2—A Proposal
☐ WRIT 10.3: P2 Self-Reflection & Self-Evaluation Memo
☐ CHEM: Homework O
☐ CHEM: Calorimetry
☐ CHEM: Sections 5.1–5.4 reading
☐ CHEM: Keeping Track of Energy Changes
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.1 recap
☐ CHEM: Stoichiometry
☐ CHEM: Checkpoint 4 window opens

NOV 19
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.2

NOV 20
☐ PHIL: Problem Set #10 — noon
☐ ESPM: Week 11 Quiz
☐ ESPM: Unit 3 Engagement—Climate Change Communication
☐ CHEM: Checkpoint 4 window closes at 8 p.m.

NOV 22
☐ CHEM: Weekly HW 5.1

NOV 25
☐ ESPM: Week 12 Quiz
☐ WRIT 11.1: Genre Analysis & Mentor Text Activity
☐ WRIT 11.2: Add 1–2 New Sources to Annotated Bibliography
☐ WRIT 11.3: Planning & Preparation for Primary Source

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DECEMBER DUE DATES
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DEC 1
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.3

DEC 2
☐ WRIT 12.1: Complete Annotated Bibliography—6 Sources, Including a Primary Source
☐ WRIT 12.2: Project 3 First Draft
☐ CHEM: Dye & Water Mixing
☐ CHEM: Sections 5.5–5.7 reading
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.3 recap

DEC 3
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.4

DEC 4
☐ PHIL: Problem Set #11 — noon
☐ ESPM: Week 13 Quiz

DEC 6
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.4 recap
☐ CHEM: Homework P
☐ CHEM: Weekly HW 5.2

DEC 7
☐ WRIT 13.2: Mini-Lesson on Multimodal Accessibility

DEC 8
☐ CHEM: Worksheet 5.4b

DEC 9
☐ CHEM: Checkpoint 5 window opens

DEC 11
☐ ESPM: Week 14 Quiz
☐ ESPM: Unit 4 Engagement—Your Superfund
☐ CHEM: Checkpoint 5 window closes at 8 p.m.

DEC 14
☐ WRIT 14.1: P3 Rough Cut #2
☐ WRIT: P3 Revision Plan Memo—listed in the project timeline

DEC 16
☐ ESPM: Week 15 Quiz

DEC 17
☐ WRIT 15.1: Project 3—Multimodal Final Project

DEC 18
☐ WRIT 15.2: Course Reflection
☐ ESPM: Final Exam, Units 3–4

DEC 20–21
☐ CHEM: Comprehensive Final—book appointment

DEC 21
☐ PHIL: Final Exam — 12:30 p.m.

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STUDY PLAN
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OCT 20–23
• Finish chemistry and writing work due this week.
• Complete Logic PS6 before Friday noon.
• Finish ESPM quiz and engagement.
• Begin one 25-minute exam-review block each day.

OCT 24–30
• Rotate chemistry, logic, and ESPM exam preparation.
• Use practice problems and recall without notes.
• Finish PS7 before exam day if possible.
• Book and complete Chemistry Checkpoint 3.

OCT 31–NOV 6
• Prioritize ESPM Issue Exploration slides.
• Finish the writing synthesis draft and feedback.
• Keep up with chemistry assignments.

NOV 7–13
• Review logic daily for Midterm #4.
• Complete PS9 before exam day if possible.
• Finish P2 Draft #2 and revision memo.

NOV 14–20
• Prepare for Chemistry Checkpoint 4.
• Finish the final P2 proposal early in the week.
• Complete PS10 and ESPM work.
• Book and complete the chemistry checkpoint.

NOV 21–DEC 4
• Build Project 3 in small steps.
• Finish source entries before drafting.
• Complete P3 First Draft by Dec 2.
• Finish Logic PS11 by Dec 4 at noon.

DEC 5–11
• Prioritize Chemistry Checkpoint 5 practice.
• Finish remaining chemistry homework.
• Complete ESPM quiz and engagement.

DEC 12–18
• Revise and submit Project 3.
• Complete the writing course reflection.
• Prepare for and complete the ESPM final.
• Continue short chemistry and logic review blocks.

DEC 19–21
• Focus on chemistry and logic finals.
• Complete the booked chemistry final within its window.
• Attend the logic final Dec 21 at 12:30 p.m.

DAILY STUDY METHOD

  1. Pick the nearest deadline.

  2. Work for 25 minutes.

  3. Take a 5-minute break.

  4. Do a second block for the nearest exam.

  5. Check submission confirmation before marking work complete.