Category Archives: reading
Always check what you’re being asked to do
I learned an important lesson at school that stayed with me throughout my time at university. My Home Economics teacher announced to class that, as a change of plan, everyone would be completing a short test during the lesson. We … Continue reading
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Find the right reasons to read ahead
You might think that reading ahead can only be positive. By knowing in advance what you’re meant to read, why shouldn’t you just read it now? Erin E. Templeton writes in ProfHacker, “the act of reading ahead is often exceptionally … Continue reading
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Get to grips with academic writing
Does essay writing trip you up? Do you struggle to know how you’re meant to write? Are you annoyed by gaps in your understanding? The Guardian says that the change from A-levels to a university degree is too much for … Continue reading
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10 things to check when reading for research purposes
Just because it’s published, doesn’t mean it’s true. When you’re researching, think about the following ten things before you accept what you’re reading: Who wrote the piece – What’s their perspective, intention, bias, belief, and so on? When it was … Continue reading
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