Tips for Reading Textbook Chapters
The video presentation for this session outlines an effective concept mapping technique to use when reading textbook chapters in addition to providing an interactive example to demonstrate how the technique works. Additional resources for this workshop include a copy of the sample chapter used in the video example, a template of the concept map utilised, as well as a step-by-step outline of the technique (all available for download). Some useful weblinks are also provided to help connect you with further developing your effective reading skills.
Resources
Below are three downloadable resources to support the textbook reading technique demonstrated on the video presentation. Specifically, you can access a model of the concept map used for the technique, a step-by-step outline of the process and the sample chapter used in the example.
Griffith University – Reading Effectively - https://www.griffith.edu.au/library/study/preparing-for-university/reading-effectively
University of New South Wales – Tips for Effective Reading - https://student.unsw.edu.au/effective-reading
La Trobe – Reading Common Texts Efficiently - http://latrobe.libguides.com/reading/effective-reading
The University of Sydney – Reading for Effectively and Efficiently for University - http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/help/reading/reading.shtml
Southern Cross University – Tips for Reading Effectively - https://www.scu.edu.au/media/scueduau/staff/teaching-and-learning/ctl-document-downloads/as-quick-guides/some_tips_for_reading_effectively.pdf
RMIT Learning Lab – Reading Skills - https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/reading-skills
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