Strategy: Note Taking & ReadingCritical and active reading practices are a core component of research and learning. This guide offers a few strategies and tips for note taking and reading that may help!
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Why take notes as you research
Recording what you read will help with your learning and analysis. Notes may help you to:
- Understand what you are reading
- Actively engage with the reading
- Learn new key concepts, terms, people and events
- Draw connections and see patterns between readings
- Pose new questions that may direct your research
- Establish a quick reference for all of your readings
- Maintain your academic integrity and avoid plagiarism
Tools for Note Taking
