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studySMART@GCU. Making the most of resources. NMCHstudySMART@gcal.ac.uk. studySMART@GCU. Making the most of resources. Today’s Session The Library, journals and databases Selecting resources Effective reading and note-making. studySMART@GCU. Making the most of resources.

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  1. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources NMCHstudySMART@gcal.ac.uk

  2. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources • Today’s Session • The Library, journals and databases • Selecting resources • Effective reading and note-making

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  4. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources • NMCH subject librarians: Marion Kelt, Elizabeth Crawford and Joe Fodey - nmchhscliaison@gcal.ac.uk • Library workshops • Online guides and library induction • Link to online catalogue and databases

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  11. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources • How do you know that you’re reading the right stuff? • Use module guide and reading list. • Scan contents page, introduction or abstract. • How well established is an author or journal?

  12. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources • Note-making top tips • Be clear • Be brief • Abbreviate • Use your own words • Source your information • Organise your notes

  13. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources • Exercise • Develop a checklist of things that you are looking for when selecting what to read. • What criteria will you use to decide what you will make notes from and what you will disregard?

  14. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources • Reading Checklist • Author, publisher, date – too old, current? • Kind of publication – journal, book, newspaper? • Respectable source – ISSN number, peer-reviewed? • What is the main argument in the text? – check abstract or introduction • What evidence is presented? • Am I convinced by this? • References, further reading provided? • Are other points of view considered/discussed? • Is the experiment method and sample size reasonable? • Good use of statistics, graphs? • Is it useful to my background reading or assignment? NMCHstudySMART@gcal.ac.uk

  15. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources Critical Reading and Note-taking Critical Thinking – evaluate, examine, question everything Make sure your reading and note-taking has a purpose

  16. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources SQ3R Technique for Effective Reading • Survey – preview the material. Get a feel for it. • Question – why am I reading this? • Read – pick sections, read through then go back and make notes. • Recite – summarise, look away from text and answer questions. • Review – skim back over sections • 1-3 needed when reading for assessments, • 1-5 needed when preparing for exams.

  17. studySMART@GCU Making the most of resources Reading activity We have provided some typical texts. You might be expected to read things like this on your course. Please pick a few pieces, then try critical reading and note-taking from them. You should use your checklist or the SQ3r technique..

  18. studySMART@GCU Vic Boyd Stephanie McKendry Academic Development Tutors NMCH NMCHstudySMART@gcal.ac.uk

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