How to make notes from your reading and lectures Presentation by UWE Library Learning Services 2017 / 2018

Learning outcomes At the end of the session we hope that you will feel more confident about: Selecting what to read Making effective notes while reading Taking effective notes from lectures Academic skills are real world skills: Reading effectively to understand case or project notes Taking minutes at meetings

Selecting what to read Recommended Reliable Recent Relevant Plan your reading 4 Rs Activity 1: Selecting what to read Recommended Reliable Recent Relevant

Active reading What is active reading? Scanning and skimming Topic sentences Activity 2: Reading techniques Critical reading

SQ3R method Activity 3: Video https://vimeo.com/136299925

SQ3R in practice Reference Main point Supporting detail Critical thoughts Activity 4: SQ3R practice

Taking notes SQ3R notes Linear notes Mind maps Tables Cornell notes Dictation

Making notes while reading Do… be brief and organised use your own words use shortcuts make connections use colour, underlining check sources / quotes are accurate add your critical thoughts Don’t… write too much copy from the text (just) highlight photocopies and class handouts

Before the lecture Before During After

Before the lecture

During the lecture Before During After The future of good food in China - Matilda Ho [5:04] How I fell in love with quasars, blazars and our incredible universe - Jedidah Isler [04:19] Why do I make art to build time capsules for my heritage - Kayla Briet [05:56] How to use a paper towel - Joe Smith [04:31] Physical therapy is boring - play a game instead - Cosmin Mihaiu [05:57] How can groups make good decisions? Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely [08:37] Keep your goals to yourself - Derek Sivers [03:15]

After the lecture Before During After

Summary We hope that you now feel more confident about: Selecting what to read (4Rs) Active reading (Skimming, scanning, topic sentences, critical reading) Styles of notes (SQ3R, Cornell, mind maps and linear notes) Lecture strategies (predicting and reviewing)

Further help Reading and note taking workbook Online advice and tutorials: Reading and note taking Audio recording lectures and seminars Assistive software Books and ebooks: Study skills Ask a Librarian

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