1. How to Skim read text

2. Skimming
You just need to get an idea of what it is about so DON’T READ EVERY WORD.
ONLY READ:
Title and sub-headings
First & last sentences of each paragraph
The very last sentence of the whole text
Look at diagrams and pictures

3. How to TAKE GOOD NOTES

4.        Note taking Do not copy text – (especially from the web)
Only write key points
Shorten words
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Use symbols & numbers
      

5. Note taking: Use Bullet Points
Use bullets points to capture key facts
You can include sub-bullet points for further detail
Or more bullets for further detail
(another point)
Use another main bullet point for your next key point

6. Note taking: Mind Mapping

7. Put main idea in the centre and leave lots of space
Turn your page on the side and do a mind map in "landscape" style.
With the main topic in the middle this gives lots of space for other notes to radiate out.
After the first drawing of the mind map you may want to highlight things, add information or add questions.

8. Step by step guide
Start in the centre with picture of the topic, use at least 3 colours.
Use pictures, & symbols
Write alone the lines
Write key words in CAPITAL letters
Lines from the middle picture are thicker, Lines near the outside are thinner.
Use lots of colour – your own code
Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping.

10. Practice drawing a Mind Map

11. Planning Your Research
Use a Research Grid:
Title of topic
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4