To help you get the most out of reading, try and engage actively with the text (rather than just running your eyes over the text!).<\/p>\n
1. Make sure you have a clear purpose<\/p>\n
– Think about why you\u2019re reading the article and what you want to get out of it<\/p>\n
2. Try and make predictions about what the author will say<\/p>\n
-From what you know about the author\/theory already think about what the author might be expected to say, how would they respond to objections?<\/p>\n
3. Where possible link back to what you know about the topic or related topics\/theories<\/p>\n
– Think about possible links to your existing knowledge or experience.<\/p>\n
4. Try and question the author<\/p>\n
– Can you think of any objections to what the author is saying? If so what. If not what\u2019s good about the article\/book?<\/p>\n
5. Make notes<\/p>\n
– Taking notes will help you understand and remember and provide a useful resource for revision.<\/p>\n
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For more information on reading strategies see http:\/\/owll.massey.ac.nz\/study-skills\/in-depth-reading.php<\/a><\/p>\n