Critical 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!
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
