Reading and Making Notes
Published on 21. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-230-24758-1 (ISBN)
Description
A little book that takes students clearly through the important differences between the 'why' and 'how' of reading at university. It shows how to use reading lists, journals and books effectively, and how to put together coherent, useful notes. With this book, students will make the best possible use of their time spent reading.
Reviews / Votes
'It is quite stunningly good... a joy to read.' - Kate Williams, Oxford Brookes (and series editor)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
22 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 108 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
79 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-24758-1 (9780230247581)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Jeanne Godfrey
Reading and Making Notes
Book
04/2014
2nd Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€10.69
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Person
JEANNE GODFREY has taught and managed in universities for twenty years and set up one of the first academic writing centres in the UK. She is also the author of Writing for University and How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays.
Content
Introduction PART I: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF READING AT UNIVERSITY PART II: DECIDING WHAT AND WHAT NOT TO READ PART III: DECIDING HOW YOU ARE GOING TO READ PART IV: READING, QUESTIONING AND EVALUATING PART V: MAKING NOTES Final Comment References Index