Most of us are doing lots of reading – that’s the easy part, right? But we’re not always reading the most effective way. Although we accumulate lots of material and ideas, we struggle to turn it into academic writing. In this interactive workshop, we’ll look at several techniques for becoming a more efficient and productive reader. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear strategy for getting the most out of your reading sessions.
Learning Outcomes:
Following this workshop participants will
Learn how to assess potential sources, including using tools and tips to assess whether to read something in greater depth
Understand how to ask critical questions of your text
Understand when to stop reading
Develop your own reading strategy
About the trainer:
This session will be delivered by Dr Jo Collins. Jo is a coach, trainer, researcher and consultant specialising in supporting researchers and academics in the Higher Education sector. Over the years, in her roles as teacher and coach Jo has supported academics and researchers develop productive reading and working strategies. Jo has been working in Higher Education for the last twenty years, and is also Senior Lecturer in Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring at Canterbury Christ Church University.
