Sophia Learning
Sophia: Note Taking: Concept Maps and Flow Charts
This slideshow lesson focuses on note taking using concept maps and flow charts; it provides background information, 6 types of concept maps or flow charts with best uses, uses in the classroom, uses while reading or researching, and how...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Writing Center Handouts: Reading to Write
Since students often need to write about what they read, this site offers strategies to use while reading that will make the writing much easier. These include not only reading strategies but note-taking and planning strategies as well.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Note Taking Strategies
Note taking involves recording ideas and facts that you learn in class to help you remember and use them later. It is important because you become active in the learning process. Good notes create a complete history of the course content...
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides & Strategies: How to Read an Essay
Use this guide when reading an expository text or any type of essay, as it provides important questions you should ask yourself while you read. You can access this page in multiple languages from the English homepage.
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Athabasca University: Get the Most From Your Textbook
Great techniques for effectively reading your textbooks. Learn example questions to ask yourself as you read, ways to mark up and highlight key parts of your text, and tips for reflecting and taking breaks while reading.