Episode notes
In this chapter we will explore two skills you probably think you already understand—reading and note-taking. But the goal is to make sure you’ve honed these skills well enough to lead you to success in college. By the time you finish this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
- Discuss the way reading differs in college and how to successfully adapt to that change.
- Demonstrate the usefulness of strong note-taking for college students.
Reading and consuming information are increasingly important today because of the amount of information we encounter. Not only do we need to read critically and carefully, but we also need to read with an eye to distinguishing fact from opinion and identifying solid sources. Reading helps us make sense of the world—from simple reminders to pick up milk to complex treatises on ...