Strategic Reading and Note-Making for Researchers in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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Reading and note-making may seem like basic academic skills, but these are skills on which researchers often feel they could improve. This session begins by addressing common concerns about reading and note-making then discusses some possible steps you might want to take or techniques to try out in different situations. We also cover techniques to help develop speedier reading, note organising, and the use of relevant AI tools. Good note-making is a useful habit to develop as it not only helps to keep your research organised, but good notes also help you become a better writer.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:​

• Apply strategic reading approaches to your own work
• Explain the difference between note-taking and note-making​
• Identify strategic reading and note-making approaches that fit your needs​
• Understand the link between reading, note making and academic writing

• PhD students in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Researchers in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Other Cambridge students and staff welcome

Number of sessions: 1

Online webinar with presentations, demonstrations, discussions and practical activities.

If you require any help before the session, such as accessibility support, please email our team at ResearcherDevelopment@lib.cam.ac.uk for further assistance.

This session will be delivered using Zoom so please ensure you have it installed ahead of the session. A joining link will be sent out as part of the booking confirmation process.

One hour

Termly

• Literature Searching for Researchers in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Note Making for Dissertations (online course)