Reading and Making Notes: 23 (Pocket Study Skills) - Softcover

Jeanne Godfrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 113740258X ISBN 13: 9781137402585

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2014

Synopsis

This practical, pocket-sized guide takes students through the dos and don’ts of making notes and helps them to develop effective reading and note-making strategies. It breaks down the process into clear stages, from understanding assignment titles and fine-tuning sources to using different note-making formats and software. Packed with tips and examples, it will help students to gain confidence in reading for academic purposes and achieve the best marks they can for their work.



Its succinct and accessible style makes it an ideal resource for undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines. It would also be a valuable text for mature students who are returning to academic study and looking to brush up on their reading and note-making skills.



New to this Edition:

- Fully updated with brand new content on note-making, short activities and even more illustrative examples

About this title

About the Author

Jeanne Godfrey has been teaching and managing in the field of English language and academic writing for over twenty years and currently lectures at the University of Leeds, UK. She has been Chair of the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes and set up one of the first academic writing centres in a UK university. Jeanne is author of The Student Phrase Book, How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays and Reading and Making Notes.; Jeanne Godfrey lectures at the University of Leeds UK. She has been Chair of the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes and set up one of the first academic writing centres in a UK university.

From the Back Cover

Reading and making notes at university is different from studying at school and college. Common questions students have include:

- what exactly do my tutors expect from me?
- how do I decide what to read from a long reading list?
- how can I make sure my notes will really help me produce excellent work?

This practical pocket guide takes you through all stages of reading and note making, from different reading purposes to making the most effective use of your notes. Features include:

- real university marking criteria, assignments, reading lists and texts
- examples of common pitfalls to avoid when using notes in an assignment
- new to this edition – an expanded 'Making Notes' section with even more text extracts and examples

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 113740258X
• ISBN 13: 9781137402585
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 168