An Introduction to Wider Reading by https://padlet.com/BCLIB/widerreading en-us 2022-01-05 09:48:56 UTC 2025-01-15 23:22:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1524294246/a1f5b61f7859d72c0ace7a8c5679af84/BC_LIB_Logo_padlet.jpg What is wider reading? BCLIB https://padlet.com/BCLIB/widerreading/wish/1976112553 •Wider reading is a personal exploration of a subject that you enjoy.
•It’s further reading around your subject area that you do in your own time. 
•Wider reading is useful to students of all subject areas.
•Wider reading is a large – if not the largest – part of university study.  
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  • Wider reading helps you develop a greater understanding of your subject area. 
  • Complements classroom study. 
  • It introduces you to context, new terminology, alternative arguments and new methodologies. 
  • It can significantly boost grades. 
  • It can also teach you appropriate source use. 
  • Can help you with university applications. 
  • Prepares you for university study.
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  • To achieve higher grades, you must show evidence of wider reading. 
  • It’s an easy way of picking up extra marks. Especially if you’re already interested in your subject!
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    • Learning Curve - Old Mill Lane
    • The Nucleus - Sixth Form
    • HE Library - Church Street
    • Learner bases at STEM, Construction & Honeywell.
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