When approachinging your reading list for university studies, it's crucial to consider it strategically. While reading is fundamental to your academic journey, it can feel overwhelming given the volume of material. You may wonder which texts are most important or how to efficiently navigate through them without sacrificing all your time.

Remember, academic reading is more than just scanning pages and highlighting. It requires active engagement. Take notes as you read, jotting down key points and connections to your existing knowledge. Additionally, ask critical questions about the material to deepen your understanding. By employing these strategies, you can make complex texts more manageable and maximize your learning.

Reading strategies

Effective note taking

Academic writing is a distinct form of writing found at university, often serving as a primary mode of assessment via your essays, reports and exams. While it varies based on factors like your field of study and assignment type, it shares common features. This formal style is prevalent in scholarly publications like journal articles, research papers and academic textbooks. While it follows the general writing process, academic writing adheres to specific conventions regarding content, structure, and style.

The Academic and Digital Skills Team offer sessions throughout the year on beginning and improving your academic writing (two taster sessions are below) - click here to search Libcal.gre.ac.uk for upcoming workshops

Effective Writing at University Level - Breaking down the question

Effective Writing at University Level - Evaluating source material