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As part of your programme you will be expected to read extensively and engage with academic literature (e.g., textbooks, journal articles, clinical studies, profession regulations to name a few).

The most common misconception students hold about reading is that every word of every textbook, journal article or research paper must be read in order to understand the concepts or to complete their assignments.

However, the majority of academic reading relies on two different skills; skimming and scanning texts which allow you to quickly identify key themes within the text as well as identifying important information.

In your own time, listen to the Academic Reading episode of the Study Matters Podcast

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Academic Reading Episode - Study Matters Podcast

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Academic Reading Episode - Study Matters Podcast

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Fancy some tips for making your academic reading more strategic and effective?

By the end of the episode, you'll have learned why reading strategically matters for academic studies and some techniques you can use to read more effectively to help you achieve your academic goals.

The transcript and resources for this episode can be accessed via our website: www.keele.ac.uk/library/training/…ills/studyguides/

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Episode 2: Reading for Academic Purposes by Study Matters Podcast

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Fancy some tips for making your academic reading more strategic and effective? 

In this Study Matters episode, Angela Rhead joins Aimee Merrydew to chat about academic reading.

By the end of the episode, you'll have learned why reading strategically matters for academic studies and some techniques you can use to read more effectively to help you achieve your academic goals. 

The episode also includes tips for educators to embed academic reading activities into the curriculum to support students develop this academic skill. 

The transcript and resources for this episode can be accessed via our website: https://www.keele.ac.uk/library/academicskills/studymatters/

Follow us on Twitter @KeeleLibrary to keep up-to-date with Study Matters news and opportunities to get involved.

Thanks for listening to Study Matters!

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Reading Digital Texts Episode - Study Matters Podcast

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Reading Digital Texts Episode - Study Matters Podcast

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Digital texts are part of our daily lives, whether that's reading a PDF, webpage, e-book, and social media or using library catalogues, databases, and search engines to find texts for our assessments.

In today's world, the ability to find, read, and use digital texts effectively is essential for academic and professional success, so how can you develop your digital reading skills to make the most of digital texts in your studies and work beyond university?

By the end of the episode, you should be able to:

1. Describe why digital texts matter for your learning and success at university

2. Explain the similarities and differences between reading on screen and on paper

3. Identify the common issues people experience when reading digital texts

4. Apply digital reading strategies to find, read, and evaluate digital texts effectively

Find out more about the Active Online Reading project: makingdigitalhistory.co.uk/read/active…ne-reading/

Want more top tips on digital reading? Download helpful infographics here: makingdigitalhistory.co.uk/files/2022/…rint_v4.pdf

The transcript and resources for this episode can be accessed via our Study Matters Podcast webpage: www.keele.ac.uk/library/training/…lls/studymatters/

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Episode 12: Reading Digital Texts for University Study by Study Matters Podcast

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Digital texts are part of our daily lives, whether that's reading a PDF, webpage, e-book, and social media or using library catalogues, databases, and search engines to find texts for our assessments.

In today's world, the ability to find, read, and use digital texts effectively is essential for academic and professional success, so how can you develop your digital reading skills to make the most of digital texts in your studies and work beyond university?

In this episode, Professor Jamie Wood joins Aimee Merrydew to share top tips on how to find and read digital texts effectively.

By the end of the episode, you should be able to:

1. Describe why digital texts matter for your learning and success at university ⭐

2. Explain the similarities and differences between reading on screen and on paper 🧑‍💻 📖

3. Identify the common issues people experience when reading digital texts 🤔

4. Apply digital reading strategies to find, read, and evaluate digital texts effectively 🤩

Find out more about Jamie and the Active Online Reading project: https://makingdigitalhistory.co.uk/read/active-online-reading/ 

While you're at it, why not download some infographics for more top tips on digital reading? Download your infographics here: https://makingdigitalhistory.co.uk/files/2022/08/QAA_posters_print_v4.pdf

The transcript and resources for this episode can be accessed via our Study Matters Podcast webpage: https://www.keele.ac.uk/library/training/academicskills/studymatters/

Follow us on Twitter @KeeleLibrary to keep up-to-date with Study Matters news and opportunities to get involved.

Thanks for listening to Study Matters!

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A common misconception students hold about skimming is that you look at the text in any order and just pick out some interesting or relevant information at random.

When you skim, you should move your eyes down the page systematically, following the chapter or report headings and subheadings to identify the overall idea, concept or theme of the text.

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Go to the blackboard "discussion group" for skimming and lets discuss the paper linked here...

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You should scan a text once you have skim read it to check it has the information in it you need

Scanning is helpful when you are looking for information to review a text or evaluate information

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When you scan a piece of text, you need to know what you are looking for and keep this in your head as you work your way through the text.

Think about key words, phrases, names or dates as you look at the text.

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Scanning differs from skimming in that you are reading to extract specific information.

To scan effectively, you will need to understand how the text is structured so you can quickly find the information you require.

Before you scan, identify key words or specific facts that will support you in finding information quickly. Keep these in mind as you scan the text.

When you find your key word, stop scanning and read the sentences around it.

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Go to the blackboard "discussion group" for skimming and lets discuss the paper linked here...