Archived (Time management)
This book looks at time management; the importance of attending lectures; reading effectively; the art of taking notes.
Reading effectively
Reading effectively checklist
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To make your reading more active and effective, make sure that you:
- Avoid passive reading – learn strategies that make your reading active and keep you engaged;
- Practice using SQ3R;
- Recognise which reading process is appropriate for the text you are reading;
- Survey the text before you read to identify what parts are most relevant and useful;
- Learn to be critical of the text you are reading and use this to analyse its relevance and usefulness;
- Form note-taking habits – recording, reviewing and using your notes;
- Note references and occasional quotes as you read;
- Read with targets – what info are you trying to pick out and how much is enough?
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