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Quality Focus
Quality Focus refers to emphasizing precision and quality in your work while also avoiding mistakes and errors.
It’s very easy to adopt a “just get it done” approach to your work. We don’t always see how one assignment, project, or test connects to what’s next. But in college, you’re not just getting a good grade, but learning is vital to not the classes you’re in now, but future semesters. Thus, it’s important to have high standards for your work, making sure that you’re both getting the grade now and preparing for what’s next.
We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.
Aristotle
General Tips and Strategies to Improve Quality Focus
Practice Attention to Detail
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Double-check your work for errors, inconsistences, and completeness.
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Read instructions carefully before starting tasks or assignments.
Minimize Distractions
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Create a dedicated, organized workspace free from clutter.
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Use techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique to maintain focus during work sessions.
Develop Consistent Habits
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Build a daily routine that includes time for focused work and review.
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Commit to finishing tasks to the best of your ability before moving on.
Seek Feedback
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Ask peers, mentors, or professors to review you work.
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Use feedback to refine your approach and enhance your precision.
Quality Focus Resources at Kansas
Struggling with math homework or worried about an upcoming exam? No worries! Free drop in help is available to help you understand tough concepts and excel on tests.
Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support
Need help with your classes? The Academic Support Centers offer tutoring, study sessions, writing services, and workshops and more to help you stay on top of your coursework.
Transitioning to college is easier when you have someone to guide you! Connect with a peer mentor for advice, support, and a friendly face on campus.
Need accommodations for classes? The Student Access Center makes sure every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Other Quality Focus Resources
This article from Indeed identifies thirteen different dimensions of work quality, with practical examples of what that dimension looks like. Considering these different aspects of quality will help you evaluate your own work and identify ways it can be improved.
Grammarly is an AI-based text editing tool that goes beyond traditional spell-checkers, with a free version available. You can learn more by checking out their guide for students.
