1. Academic reading
1.1. Preparing
1.1.1. Avoiding distractions
1.1.2. Focusing
1.1.3. Not loosing concentration
1.2. Environment
1.2.1. Time
1.2.2. Concentration
1.2.3. Comfortable place
1.2.4. Specific time period
1.3. Scheduling
1.3.1. Break into small manageable chunks
1.3.2. Taking regular breaks
1.3.3. Go for a short walk
1.4. Improving
1.4.1. Set aside time to read each day.
1.4.2. Set reading goals.
1.4.3. Preview the texts you read
1.4.4. Determine the purpose
1.4.5. Apply key strategies
1.4.6. Apply what you read by summarizing
1.5. Reading approaches and techniques
1.5.1. Background reading
1.5.1.1. Broad overview of the topic
1.5.1.2. Definitions of the topic
1.5.1.3. Introduction to key issues or ideas
1.5.1.4. Major dates and events
1.5.1.5. Keywords and subject specific vocabulary terms that can be used in a data base
1.5.1.6. Names of individuals, organisations or that are experts in the field
1.5.1.7. Bibliographies that lead to additional resources
1.5.1.8. Specific arguments and theories. Ex:-Maslow's hierarchy of needs Badura's social learning theory
1.5.2. Skimming
1.5.2.1. The title and any sub titles
1.5.2.2. The first sentence from each paragraph
1.5.2.3. The last sentence of the whole thing
1.5.2.4. Diagrams or pictures
1.5.2.5. Subheadings
1.5.2.6. Bits called abstract or summary
1.5.2.7. Blurb
1.5.2.8. Preface
1.5.2.9. Table of contents
1.5.3. Scanning
1.5.3.1. Read more carefully but little bit slower
1.5.3.2. Decide what you are looking for
1.5.3.3. Stick for specific meaning and ignore any others
1.5.3.4. Gain a stronger sense of overall meaning
1.5.3.5. Look for clues such as capital letters or numbers
1.5.3.6. Start with a list of page numbers from the index
1.5.3.7. Introductory and conclusion paragraphs
1.5.3.8. Identify keywords and phrases
1.5.4. Critical reading
1.5.4.1. Plan for reading
1.5.4.2. Build vocabulary
1.5.4.3. Pre - read
1.5.4.4. Interact with the text
1.5.4.4.1. Marking the text
1.5.4.4.2. Writing and drawing in the margins
1.5.4.4.3. Pausing to connect
1.5.4.5. Extend beyond the text
1.5.4.6. Actively involved in reading
1.5.4.7. Open minded
1.5.4.8. Consider alternatives
2. Report writing
2.1. What is a report?
2.1.1. Investigates and analyses information or findings
2.1.2. Defines and discusses
2.1.3. Recommends actions
2.2. Characteristics of a report
2.2.1. Precision
2.2.2. Accuracy of facts
2.2.3. Relevancy
2.2.4. Reader orientation
2.2.5. Simple language
2.2.6. Conciseness
2.2.7. Grammatical accuracy
2.2.8. Unbiased recommendation
2.2.9. Charts and graphs
3. Note taking
3.1. What is it?
3.1.1. Visual diagrams
3.1.2. Lines and bubbles
3.1.3. Text
3.1.4. Graphics
3.1.5. Charts and diagrams
3.2. Why is it useful?
3.2.1. Easy to draw ideas, symbols, diagrams
3.2.2. Cateogories/hierarchies are obvious
3.2.3. Fast
3.2.4. Easy to find info at a glance
3.2.5. Key ideas
3.3. Used for
3.3.1. Planning
3.3.2. Establishing priorities
3.3.3. Organising
3.3.4. Establishing relationships
3.3.5. Brainstorming
3.3.6. Rapid connection of ideas
3.4. When to take notes?
3.4.1. In lectures
3.4.2. Seminars
3.4.3. Tutorials
3.4.4. Group work
3.4.5. Field work
3.4.6. Meetings
3.4.7. Personal leading journals
3.4.8. Logs
3.4.9. Researching written sources and recordings
3.5. Can help for
3.5.1. Writing assignments, dissertations and projects
3.5.2. Avoiding plagiarism
3.5.3. Stimulating thoughts and ideas
3.5.4. Triggering memory and and supporting revision
3.6. Note taking styles
3.6.1. Linear notes
3.6.1.1. What is it?
3.6.1.1.1. Most traditional approach
3.6.1.2. When is it useful?
3.6.1.2.1. Reading longer sources
3.6.1.3. Helps for
3.6.1.3.1. Reviewing complex theories, arguments and research
3.6.1.3.2. Finding the order of the points made in the source
3.6.1.4. Content
3.6.1.4.1. Include as much details as needed
3.6.2. Mind maps
3.6.2.1. What is it?
3.6.2.1.1. Creative and visual approach to note taking
3.6.2.2. Use
3.6.2.2.1. Write the most important points in your own words, including images
3.6.2.3. How to do?
3.6.2.3.1. Creating a structure makes it easy to build arguments and understanding
3.6.3. Tables
3.6.3.1. Helps for
3.6.3.1.1. Summarizing points in a table helps for evaluation properly.
3.6.4. Flowcharts
3.6.4.1. When is it useful?
3.6.4.1.1. Understand or create process, memorize the order of the events
3.6.5. Tree diagrams
3.6.5.1. When is it useful?
3.6.5.1.1. Useful in decision making process
3.6.5.2. Use to
3.6.5.2.1. Display classifications
3.6.6. Cornell notes
3.6.6.1. What is it?
3.6.6.1.1. A more active form of linear notes
3.6.6.2. Format
3.6.6.2.1. Linear notes with headings or subheadings
3.6.6.3. Review
3.6.6.3.1. Reduces and summarizes the notes to keywords
3.7. General principles
3.7.1. Plan
3.7.2. Participate
3.7.3. Record
3.7.4. Review
3.7.5. Organize
3.8. The SQ3R method
3.8.1. Survey
3.8.2. Question
3.8.3. Read
3.8.4. Recall
3.8.5. Review
4. Reflections
4.1. What is reflection?
4.1.1. A type of thinking
4.1.2. Reprocessing knowledge, new ideas and deeper understanding
4.2. Why is it important?
4.2.1. Helps you to develop your skills and review their effectiveness
4.3. How to reflect?
4.3.1. Identify the Important Questions. ... Meditate. ... Journal. ... Do A Writing Exercise. ... Take a Walk In Nature. ... Talk to Yourself Out Loud. ... Perform Breathing Exercises. ... Read.
4.4. What are reflective learning journals?
4.4.1. Main achievements
4.4.2. Main set backs
4.4.3. Feelings about study
4.4.4. Lessons learned
4.4.5. Major tasks ahead
4.4.6. Ideas for tackling next tasks