Reading and note taking skills.

University life requires learning a lot of new information from books, journals and case studies and students need to develop their reading skills to become more efficient readers. Additionally, they need to take regular notes to ensure that they do not forget the new information.

1. Identify important reading techniques that can help students become more efficient readers.

2. Discuss four methods of note taking that will help students remember new information.

You are advised to support your discussion with at least ten sources published during the last ten years.

Essay Structure:

Ensure that the essay has the following structure and contains the details outlined:

· Cover page: essay title

· Introduction

· Main body – consisting of well-written paragraphs

· Conclusion

· In-text citations throughout (minimum 12)

· Reference List (minimum 6 references)

· Academic writing throughout

Please note the following when completing your written assignments:

1. Writing: Written in academic English

2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.

3. Document format: Essay

4. Cover sheet: For each assignment provide a clear title, course, and name or ID number on a cover sheet

5. Reference List: using Harvard referencing throughout.

6. Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.

7. Text: Size 12, Times New Roman font