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Home Academic skillsIntroduction to academic reading

Introduction to academic reading

Reading and evaluating academic sources is a fundamental part of learning at university, whether it be related to a topic you are researching or a piece of coursework you are completing.

This can be quite daunting when you’re starting out and may not have engaged with these kinds of sources before. Finding helpful and relevant texts can be a challenge and they may be hard to make sense of at first glance.

The amount of academic reading you will be expected to do will vary from course to course, but it is still likely to make up a large proportion of your independent study time. Whether you prefer reading a hard copy or online, being able to digest information in good time will be a valuable skill.

Reading and note-making – Skills for Study

All University of Lincoln students have access to the learning resource hub Skills for Study, provided by the Library.

Follow this link to a Reading and note-making module and complete topics on:

– Reading effectively
– Making notes while reading
– Making notes during lectures

You will need to login using your University of Lincoln credentials to access this learning resource.

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