Reading and Making Notes

by Jeanne Godfrey

This practical, pocket-sized guide takes students through the dos and don’ts of making notes and helps them to develop effective reading and note-making strategies. It breaks down the process into clear stages, from understanding assignment titles and fine-tuning sources to using different note-making formats and software. Packed with tips and examples, it will help students to gain confidence in reading for academic purposes and achieve the best marks they can for their work. Its succinct and accessible style makes it an ideal resource for undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines. It would also be a valuable text for mature students who are returning to academic study and looking to brush up on their reading and note-making skills.

Genres: Academic, Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2010

About the author

Jeanne Godfrey is a freelance lecturer and consultant.

Reviews

[Nina Lily]

It's not exactly reinventing the wheel, most of this was stuff I already knew. However, I found it extremely useful to have it all in one place like that, I feel like it helped me piece together this huge puzzle. I did have all the pieces, I just didn't know how to make them fit together. Very satisfied with this, and will probably look into more books from the same series later.

[II]

Sometimes things are so obvious that you don’t think twice about them, until you have to... This book is an excellent reminder for these kinds of things: essay writing, effective reading and note-taking. It’s very clearly written and easy to digest.

[Sarah]

A short guide to making notes and reading. Aimed at people studying at uni but has information useful to younger groups. Clear to understand with examples.

[Roy Corry]

A handy little book that is well worth picking up. Do not be fooled by its size; it can be quite useful for beginners and advanced users alike.