Academic reading: Part one
In this video I discuss the type of deep or ‘proper’ reading which is necessary to develop academic thinking. I discuss how such reading is the basis for good academic writing and outline how challenging and draining it can be when done properly.
I set out six different levels of reading as a means of outlining the difference between ‘reading’ and what I expect of students when I talk about ‘academic reading’. I then link this to the importance of re-reading and note-taking.
This is the first of three videos which explore this topic. I suggest listening to them all in order to get the jist of my thinking.
Related links
My academic writing series. Start with part one
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My university preparation course, UniPrep
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