tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post7267887739379962191..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Guest Post - David - Filofax as a study aidLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-43364938168816843032012-10-06T14:21:32.765-04:002012-10-06T14:21:32.765-04:00I do indeed!! :D Excellent uses of Filofaxes for h...I do indeed!! :D Excellent uses of Filofaxes for higher education! :)KateB TPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939014609241304340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36254632917869292132012-10-05T16:55:07.132-04:002012-10-05T16:55:07.132-04:00Could it be that young people don't "plan...Could it be that young people don't "plan" as much as we used to on paper, because they are "planning" over the phone, texting or on Facebook? They know that if there is a party or other special event, they will receive many reminders from others before the event and so making their own list is seen as superfluous. The hairdresser and the dentist ring me the day before my Myrmeciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016344153594022423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65311972856023420472012-10-04T08:13:46.817-04:002012-10-04T08:13:46.817-04:00Cloudberry, I took the opposite approach. I bought...Cloudberry, I took the opposite approach. I bought Papercase A5 spiral bound notebooks with perforated pages, wrote all my lecture notes on A5, tore them out when I got home, and punched them for my A5 Filofax. Due to the fine perforations, they had very neat edges. It was a perfect solution for me, and the paper chase books were cheap but very good quality paper.Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-70788057072566654432012-10-04T07:08:54.788-04:002012-10-04T07:08:54.788-04:00Most of my friends think its 'quirky' and ...Most of my friends think its 'quirky' and 'cute' that i have a filofax and love it so much! Its uncool to have one as it is old fashioned to use a paper planner apparently.<br />I dont mind though, people look at me weird in the shops as well when the shopping list post it comes out and gets crossed off.<br />Apparently im far too young to be so 'anal' with my organisationAlice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85323324503730361642012-10-04T00:08:29.108-04:002012-10-04T00:08:29.108-04:00I've had a very similar planner experience so ...I've had a very similar planner experience so far. I've never used a planner so fully as I am right now in grad school and grown-up life, and I made very good use of my planners in undergrad! I just wish I'd realized the full capabilities of ringed organizers in undergrad.Hannah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12584789667258557028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-18516498316829086872012-10-04T00:06:06.832-04:002012-10-04T00:06:06.832-04:00I used paper planners throughout college (and may ...I used paper planners throughout college (and may have used them in high school too), but never Filofaxes, and when I did use looseleaf planners I never took advantage of them like I could have! I don't know how anyone manages to get through school without a planner of some sort, honestly. I think even my most disorganized friends had a list of things to do. I would always pull out my plannerHannah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12584789667258557028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-81666363654207644382012-10-03T19:46:50.314-04:002012-10-03T19:46:50.314-04:00I agree, both on the value of such a tool, and tha...I agree, both on the value of such a tool, and that Filofax are missing out on a potential market where they could do a lot of good as well as a lot of business! <br /><br />Throughout school and A-levels I was always organised, but always seeking a better way to be so. I would buy my own academic diaries, but never did I find one that really suited me, and I used to try I'm ashamed to Shadow Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966325948815400181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-64220051278315404592012-10-03T18:04:08.328-04:002012-10-03T18:04:08.328-04:00I have recently purchased an A5 Finsbury for uni (...I have recently purchased an A5 Finsbury for uni (I'm in my final year) and am finding that it works pretty well actually. All the handouts I've been given I just fold in half and snip a bit off the bottom, which generally always has a large margin. It's small enough to fit in my bag, but big enough for writing notes.<br /><br />As for refills, for the sake of laziness I bought some terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870935875667239909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36829198851395759922012-10-03T16:55:22.532-04:002012-10-03T16:55:22.532-04:00Hi there,
Just wanted to say that when I was doing...Hi there,<br />Just wanted to say that when I was doing my Masters, my Filofax was used as a diary, course work and deadlines planner, a keeper of tutorial records and oft used reference details.... eg Harvard Referencing techniques, dictionary terms used in Qualitative and Quantitative enquiry etc. The main work, the writing and first drafts of projects, essays and dissertation, reading and Butanbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467585464165082007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-64173288378061961622012-10-03T15:32:39.964-04:002012-10-03T15:32:39.964-04:00Hey,
I would just like to say that I really enjoye...Hey,<br />I would just like to say that I really enjoyed reading this post. I have just started my second year of University, although not using a Filofax just for University, I do have a 'Uni' section in my main Filofax. I get weird looks all the time for pulling it out halfway through my lecture or whenever. I don't understand why, and just chuckle to myself when I see other Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396683992284156196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65601709009824374562012-10-03T14:19:20.371-04:002012-10-03T14:19:20.371-04:00So why is it now thought of as 'weird' or ...So why is it now thought of as 'weird' or 'uncool' to be organised? I'd have thought it was the disorganised who would be uncool - always dashing to meet 'surprise' deadlines, not being on top of workflow, etc. Some basic organisation then means you can enjoy life without having your brain handle all those details....good luck with your studies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-39729470723398009592012-10-03T13:55:22.645-04:002012-10-03T13:55:22.645-04:00Hi Alison
If I *ever* get to do my Masters now th...Hi Alison<br /><br />If I *ever* get to do my Masters now that the Government have made further study a pastime only available to the independently wealthy, I'll have to do a compulsory 'Form and method' module which will bring me up to speed on research methodologies. Why not indeed add a module on advanced study skills and planning. I recall reading 'The Good Study Guide' Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59184533406459037762012-10-03T13:51:57.036-04:002012-10-03T13:51:57.036-04:00Scan the A4 doc to a PDF. You can then print the P...Scan the A4 doc to a PDF. You can then print the PDF out direct from Acrobat Reader, specifying A5 as the paper size and tick 'shrink to fit'. Acrobat will put your A4 handout straight onto A5, plus you'll have a PDF you can back up and file/save. Simples!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31975039438560555462012-10-03T11:24:16.119-04:002012-10-03T11:24:16.119-04:00I am a lover of words, and I so appreciate the way...I am a lover of words, and I so appreciate the way in which David uses them.Joey Quintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859818117873632285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23967215018313409912012-10-03T08:46:46.988-04:002012-10-03T08:46:46.988-04:00Also - you could print out any of the Ray & St...Also - you could print out any of the Ray & Steve diary inserts to fit an A4.Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22625396724730624702012-10-03T08:05:45.366-04:002012-10-03T08:05:45.366-04:00Your adviser might benefit from your post, I think...Your adviser might benefit from your post, I think.gdigesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651977530203015614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-71387629194918195472012-10-03T07:54:57.607-04:002012-10-03T07:54:57.607-04:00Good idea Scoot. There's a Pound shop in town ...Good idea Scoot. There's a Pound shop in town where I work - I shall pop in and see what they have. I don't want to spend a lot on FF inserts. <br /><br />I think I am coming down on the side of A4 for the sheer practicality. I'm going to trial it this weekend as I have lectures to attend. <br /><br />The binder I have is zipped with a handle on the spine making it easier to carry. ItCloudberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497127379520219542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-44263160572775845842012-10-03T07:19:56.813-04:002012-10-03T07:19:56.813-04:00Im a student and i often get weird looks for produ...Im a student and i often get weird looks for producing my Filofax during uni hours. <br /><br />The careers adviser actually looked shocked and raised his eyebrows at me as i took notes on what he was saying, stashed a business card from him and wrote down my appointment complete with stickers to remind me and in matching pen colour in my filo!<br /><br />Most people think im mad, ive very rarelyAlice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31248535047799779292012-10-03T03:58:17.603-04:002012-10-03T03:58:17.603-04:00Some very good points here David. I'm truly so...Some very good points here David. I'm truly sorry to admit that the young ones in my family have no concept of planning, diaries and time management. When I have tried to broach the subject I've been met with friendly indulgent derision (from the adults) and a perplexed shake of the head from the younger ones who would benefit. What worries me is that they just don't see any Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-24638974512386710892012-10-03T03:33:33.775-04:002012-10-03T03:33:33.775-04:00I am mid MSc, about to start my dissertation. I kn...I am mid MSc, about to start my dissertation. I know I need a loose leaf binder in order to form sections/topics. I'm thinking of dedicating my A5 to this, but have some concerns about having to reduce handouts down from A4 to A5. In lectures I use an A4 spiral bound as it can be folded over and handouts during class stuffed in the the back. For that reason, I am undecided between using my A5Cloudberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497127379520219542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-86499947754259604292012-10-03T03:03:12.283-04:002012-10-03T03:03:12.283-04:00What I find interesting (I just started uni, for c...What I find interesting (I just started uni, for context) is how many people have clearly used school supplied homework diaries their whole lives and it,s only just occurred to them that they ought to go and buy a diary, a week into term.<br /><br />This is also how my friend 'forgot' to go to a birthday party this summer. Grumble grumble.Lily Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12769767054520381599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-16538209276810967662012-10-03T00:11:58.654-04:002012-10-03T00:11:58.654-04:00David, a very interesting post. I used my A5 all t...David, a very interesting post. I used my A5 all the way through my MA, which I started as a mature student in my 30s. I did it full time, while in a full time job, as I didn't have the time to do it over 2 years. It resulted in a working weeks of about 80-90 hours. I handed every essay in early, yet we still had full time students aged 21 coming straight from their BA courses, who always Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834134905640040795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62044212036117062092012-10-03T00:11:07.970-04:002012-10-03T00:11:07.970-04:00I actually work in higher education and see that l...I actually work in higher education and see that lots of students are using paper planners of one type or another. I see lots of simple spiral pocket calendars, moleskines, the occasional Lilly Pulitzer planners, and a good number of cheerful planners from Target and the like. I've not seen a filofax yet, but definitely think that those who are predicting the end of paper planners must be Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.com