Prioritizing Research Tasks Template
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PhD students and researchers often juggle multiple projects, making it crucial to prioritize tasks effectively. This template leverages the Eisenhower Matrix to help you focus on urgent and important research tasks while delegating or scheduling less critical ones.
By using this template, you can ensure that critical research gets the attention it needs and deadlines are met, leading to a more organized and productive research journey.
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Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize urgent research tasks and delegate less important ones.
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Proposed Tasks
Urgent and Important
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Schedule meeting with supervisor - due in 2 days
☐ Prepare agenda for the meeting ☐ Review feedback on proposal -
Finalize research proposal - due in 1 week
☐ Complete literature review ☐ Define research questions ☐ Outline methodology -
Submit thesis - due in 9 months
☐ Proofread thesis ☐ Format according to guidelines
Important, Not Urgent
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Apply for research ethics approval - due in 3 weeks
☐ Complete application form ☐ Prepare supporting documents -
Start data collection - due in 1 month
☐ Define sample ☐ Prepare data collection tools -
Write draft of thesis - due in 6 months
☐ Write introduction ☐ Write methods section ☐ Write results section ☐ Write discussion section -
Prepare for viva - due in 8 months
☐ Review thesis ☐ Prepare answers to potential questions
Urgent, Not Important
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Update research log - due in 3 days
☐ Document progress on tasks ☐ Reflect on challenges and solutions -
Review relevant research papers - due in 2 weeks
☐ Identify key papers ☐ Write summary for each paper
Neither Urgent nor Important
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Attend academic conference - due in 2 months
☐ Register for conference ☐ Prepare presentation -
Prepare for job market - due in 10 months
☐ Update CV ☐ Write cover letter -
Apply for postdoc positions - due in 11 months
☐ Identify potential positions ☐ Submit applications