Reading
University study can involve what seems to be an overwhelming amount of written material.
You can develop new ways of reading while at university to help you deal with the amount of information you face and ensure that you make the best possible use of your time.
Reading effectively requires understanding of why you are reading something before you start.
Like any skills development, a short-term investment in time and effort will result in greater efficiency and effectiveness in the future.
SPLASH has produced a guide to Effective Reading and runs an Academic Reading Masterclass
Critical Reading
The University of Leeds has an excellent tutorial on effective reading while the University of Toronto has a very useful guide to critical reading.
Notemaking
This is a key aspect of effective reading, and the Notemaker tool from London Metropolitan University includes information on different approaches to notemaking, and an interactive tool that lets you create and organise your notes more effectively.
This guide to effective notemaking is another useful resource, including online tasks to help you develop your skills.
Other External Websites
Guides to reading more effectively are provided by Monash University and The University of New South Wales.