THREAD. On writing, note-taking, reading, and synthesizing information. This fall, I taught Research Design at the doctoral level, and a Masters' Research (Thesis) Seminar.
Because of the way I like teaching (research design, research methods and mechanics of research), ....
- Reading Strategies
- Note-Taking Techniques
- Synthesis Methods
- Writing Tips
Turns out that students are thrust into the "you need to read a lot to understand what I am teaching" model quite early during their programmes. This poses challenges
Only problem? A&VD is a massive 350 pages' book. Just imagine the amount of time it's going to take them to even *skim it*.
(a) students need a range (repertoire) of reading strategies https://t.co/dQvzmr9lZx
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(c) once they learn how to skim, they NEED to learn how to take notes (whichever you want, Cornell Notes, Everything Notebook, Index Cards)
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These "Read-Annotate-Dump Notes-Organize" routines help them develop a system of their own. That way...
You can teach writing earlier, surely.