Reading and note taking – preparation for study

Introduction

Reading and note-taking are two essential study skills. You will learn the techniques behind successful note taking and how to apply them to your own notes.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Recognize some of the skills which are particularly associated with the way social scientists work
• Describe some basic techniques relating to reading, for example, highlighting, note-taking and the processing
• Write in your own words using references and quoting sources.