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Time Monitoring Worksheet Directions: You will be completing this chart for 3 consecutive days. Your goal is to write down the activities you are doing during the time frame given below so you can analyze your time spent in those 3 days. Once you have completed the chart, analyze the data and write your reflective summary. (This worksheet is just a tool to help you complete the assignment and does not need to be submitted.)

Time Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

Part 1: Monitor Your Time in Hourly Increments

Use the "Time Monitoring Worksheet" to write down what you did each hour of the day, starting at 5 a.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Even if you do not get up until 10 a.m., you still need to record 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. as "sleep." Do not overdo the recording; record the primary activity for the hour. At most, record two activities per hour.

Part 2: Reflection

On Day 4, review your completed "Time Monitoring Worksheet" to analyze your daily time use. Write a reflective summary (250-500 words) addressing the following points:

  • What are some things you can do more efficiently?
  • Do you set reasonable goals? How often do you delegate tasks to others?
  • How well do you prioritize? Are there areas in your routine where you can make adjustments to be more productive?
  • What are your distractions, and how do you limit them?

Note: APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Additional Discussion Questions for Reflection

In addition to your time monitoring and reflection, consider the following questions for deeper insight into societal and cultural issues related to morality, violence, and international affairs:

  1. Long-standing debates question whether science can be the basis of morality. What are your thoughts on countries where homosexuality is punishable by death penalty?
  2. What is your perspective on men and women who commit domestic violence? Do you think domestic violence is more accepted in some countries based on religion? Which countries or religious groups might be worst?
  3. Do you believe ISIS and other terrorist networks serve as governments' tools for covertly carrying out conflicts without open war? Why or why not?
  4. Should the United States have the right to prevent countries like North Korea and Syria from developing nuclear weapons? Why or why not?
  5. Are recent LGBT laws in your country giving preferential legal protections based on sexual orientation? What are your thoughts?
  6. Scientifically, humans are classified as two sexes; culturally, gender diversity varies. Is it appropriate to recognize many genders when biological sex is binary?
  7. Is gender or sexual orientation primarily a social construct or innately human? Support your view.
  8. Which country spends the most on military weapons? Do you think such countries intimidate or threaten others?
  9. How did the United States rise to global military prominence?
  10. Can America continue to police the world effectively? What are the implications of such actions?

References

  • Baumeister, R. F., & Vohs, K. D. (2016). Handbook of self-regulation: Research, theory, and applications. Guilford Publications.
  • Bell, D. (2013). Gender: Its social, cultural, and historical context. Routledge.
  • Deniau, G., & Dar, M. (2021). International security and conflict. Oxford University Press.
  • Foucault, M. (1978). The history of sexuality. Vintage Books.
  • Hodgson, D. (2014). Culture and morality: An introduction. Routledge.
  • Levi, M. (2010). A history of violence and conflict. Cambridge University Press.
  • Nye, J. S. (2011). The future of power. Public Affairs.
  • O’Neill, O. (2002). A question of trust: The BBC Reith lectures. Cambridge University Press.
  • Stern, J. P. (2010). Terrorism and international relations. Routledge.
  • Williams, J. C., & Wilkins, K. (2017). The politics of international law. Routledge.

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