UNIT 3 Activity 2 Complete all components in the activity below according to the given instructions. Refer to the provided rubric for information on how you will be graded. Submit your work as a file attachment using the dropbox. The activity is worth 15 points. Prioritize and Schedule a Task Required Materials Spreadsheet software The ability to prioritize tasks and schedule activities effectively is core skill of entrepreneurship. Successful project management also depends on the efficient identification, prioritization, and scheduling of project tasks. Choose a task from your daily life that needs to be accomplished and create a schedule around it to make it happen. Step 1: Choose a Task Choose a task from your current list of activities. It can be a task that you have been assigned as part of your school or work, or it can be a task that you have assigned yourself as part of another project. You can use a task you’ve never performed before or choose a task that is part of your regular work. Make sure it’s a task that can be completed in an hour or less. Step 2: Create a Spreadsheet Using spreadsheet software, create a new spreadsheet. Title the spreadsheet with your task name. Step 3: Populate the Spreadsheet Using the task you identified in Step 1, populate the first five rows of the spreadsheet by providing answers to the following questions. In some cases, you may need to supply more than one sentence in response.

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Certainly! Below is an example of how to structure your spreadsheet and the information to include in each row based on the task you choose. For this demonstration, let’s assume the task is "Organizing My Study Desk."

Spreadsheet Layout

Spreadsheet Title: Organizing My Study Desk

| Task Component | Details | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1. Task Description | Organize and declutter my study desk to create a more productive workspace. This includes sorting materials, cleaning surfaces, and arranging items efficiently. | | 2. Importance of the Task | A clean and organized study desk can enhance focus and efficiency when studying or working on projects, ultimately leading to better performance. | | 3. Required Materials | - Cleaning cloth<br>- Disinfectant spray<br>- Storage boxes<br>- File organizers<br>- Stationery supplies (pens, notepads, etc.) | | 4. Estimated Duration | The task is expected to take approximately 45 minutes to complete, allowing time for cleaning, sorting, and organizing. | | 5. Step-by-Step Plan | 1. Remove all items from the desk.<br>2. Clean the desk surface with disinfectant.<br>3. Sort materials into categories (books, stationery, electronics, etc.).<br>4. Use storage boxes to contain smaller items.<br>5. Arrange the categorized items back on the desk efficiently. |

Steps to Create the Spreadsheet

  1. Open your preferred spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
  2. Create a new spreadsheet and title it "Organizing My Study Desk."
  3. Populate the first five rows with the details provided above. Be sure to format the text for clarity and ease of reading (use bold for headings, bullet points for lists, etc.).

Final Touches

  • Review the content for accuracy and completeness.
  • Save your spreadsheet and prepare it for submission.

Once you've completed your spreadsheet, you can follow the instructions provided for submission via the dropbox. Good luck with your activity!