Category Archives: reading
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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How to read around a subject
When tutors suggest you ‘read around’, what do they really mean? When you get a reading list with hundreds of books on it, where do you start? Reading around covers a lot of ground and is important for undergraduate … Continue reading
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How to study a book before you have it
The wait for a crucial book to become available in the library is frustrating. Even worse when the library doesn’t have the book at all. Aside from inter-library loans, buying the book yourself, and other costly or time-heavy options, what … Continue reading
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Why fiction is necessary
Fiction is as necessary and important as non-fiction. Just the facts m’am? Nope. Step beyond reality and reap the rewards. Facts without fiction won’t work. In most instances, fiction has elements of truth in it and non-fiction can still be … Continue reading
