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Breaking a task into smaller subtasks can help it feel more manageable, and backwards planning has been shown to increase motivation to complete a project 1.  \nIn addition to making the project easier, learning how to break down a project into smaller chunks, to delegate tasks within a group, and schedule a timeline for successful execution of a project will be invaluable to any future career.  \nOne method to manage projects this way is called a Gantt Chart.  \nWhat is a Gantt Chart?  \nA Gantt Chart is a visual project management timeline. It consists of horizontal bars, usually color coded, that show all the tasks of a project, when they are due, who is responsible, and how long each task will take.  \nWho uses Gantt Charts?  \nBusinesses, the military, and any organization that manages projects commonly use Gantt Charts.  \n1 Jooyoung, P. , Lu, F. , Hedgcock, W. (2017) . Forward and Backward Planning and Goal Pursuit. Psychological Science. DOI:10.1177/0956797617715510  \nCreate a Gantt Chart  \nFirst, define the project you would like to plan. This can be a homework assignment, test to study for, or even a whole class or semester.  \nProject Name: Psychology Group Presentation Due: March 31  \nStep 1. Define tasks .  \nList every task you will need to complete to finish this project. If it’s a test, list every topic you know that will be on the test, whether you already know the topic or not.  \n􀁸 How do you know what is needed?  \n􀁸 Where can you find this information?  \n􀁸 Be specific.  \n\n| Tasks: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 􀁸 Interview sources\u003Cbr>􀁸 Choose topic\u003Cbr>􀁸 References page\u003Cbr>􀁸 Literature review\u003Cbr>􀁸 Present PowerPoint to class | 􀁸 Write body\u003Cbr>􀁸 Write introduction\u003Cbr>􀁸 Create PowerPoint\u003Cbr>􀁸 Write conclusion\u003Cbr>􀁸 Write abstract |\n\nStep 2. Define chronological order .  \nPut each task in order of when it needs to be done.  \n􀁸 Do some tasks depend on others?  \n􀁸 Does a certain task need to be completed before you will be able to move to the next task?  \n􀁸 Can any tasks be in progress at the same time?  \nTask Order  \n1. Choose topic 5. Write abstract  \n2. Literature review 5. Write conclusion  \n3. Interview sources 6. References page  \n4. Write body 7. Create PowerPoint  \n5. Write introduction 8. Present PowerPoint to class  \nStep 3. Define time.  \nEstimate how much time it will take you to complete each task to a level of quality you would be proud of. If it’s a test, how much time will you need to study and master each topic?  \n􀁸 What might happen if you estimate too much time for a task? What might be the result of estimating too little time?  \n􀁸 Do you have enough time between now and the due date to complete all the tasks?  \n􀁸 Alternatively, you can calculate the total time you have available for this project and divide up the time to each portion. Example: I have 4 weeks to write my final paper, which consists of 5 tasks. That give me about 5 days per task (28 days/5 tasks = 5.6 days/task).  \nTask Time  \n1. Choose topic (1 hour) 5. Write abstract (1 hour)  \n2. Literature review (5 hours) 5. Write conclusion (2 hours)  \n3. Interview sources (4 hours) 6. References page (1 hour)  \n4. Write body (5 hours) 7. Create PowerPoint (4 hours)  \n5. Write introduction (2 hours) 8. Present PowerPoint to class (1 hour)  \nStep 4. Define due dates and start dates .  \nWorking backward from the final date and using the time you defined in step 3, schedule realistic due and start dates for each task.  \n􀁸 Does your timeline go backward until today? A day before today? A day after?  \n􀁸 Are your times to complete accurate? Revise now if you see you will need more time.  \n\\# Task Time Due Date Start Date  \n\n| 8 | Present PowerPoint | 1 hour | Monday, March 31 | Monday, March 31 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 7 | Create PowerPoint | 4 hours | Friday, March 28 | Wednesday","cbCaif6GpMBSuYHk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif6GpMBSuYHk","pdf",398238,6,"English","# What is a Gantt Chart?\n## Uses of Gantt Charts\n# Create a Gantt Chart\n## Step 1: Define Tasks\n## Step 2: Define Chronological Order\n## Step 3: Define Time\n## Step 4: Define Due Dates and Start Dates\n## Step 5: Assign Tasks to Project Members (Optional)","[{\"question\":\"What is a Gantt Chart and what information does it show?\",\"answer\":\"A Gantt Chart is a visual project management timeline made of horizontal bars. 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