Plan your work and work your plan, the saying goes.

How long will it take you to complete an assignment, from identifying your topic and conducting the research to writing and revising a paper?  Well, it depends. 

Use the assignment calculator to help you get started developing a plan that's right for your needs. 

The interactive timeline will tell you what you should accomplish and when. Drawing on resources from around the country, the calculator assembles tips, tutorials, and advice from the nation's top libraries and writing centers. Librarians here at IU will help you every step of the way: stop by with questions, or use the popular online chat or IM services.   (Click Ask a Librarian at the top of this and every IU Libraries page.)