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Survival Guide
READ EFFECTIVELY
Overwhelmed by all the Find a clear purpose
reading you have to do? Before you begin reading a text, determine
whether you are reading to
Active, engaged reading is understand a new theory or model,
one key to reading answer a specific question,
academic texts effectively. work out the central question, etc.
Know how long you can read for effectively before you need to take a break. The
more advanced you are in your studies, the longer you will be able to read without
taking a break.
Keep in mind
Reading academic texts involves reading with a critical eye. It is time-consuming and
you need to set aside uninterrupted time to do it effectively.
Once you fall behind in your reading, it is difficult to catch up so set aside time each
day to read for your various units.
You may have to read a text a number of times to understand it fully and to apply
the ideas in it effectively to your assignment.
It is useful to know your learning style. Find out what works best for you. Is mind
mapping better than linear note-taking? Use a variety of methods.
Remember: The more senses you use when studying, the more likely you are to retain
the information you read.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't understand some key theories and models in the set text?
A: Find another book that covers the same information. It will probably explain things in a
different way. Discuss your understanding of the text with others. Get their ideas.
Any suggestions?
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