Study skills
How to make notes and read effectively
This introductory workshop presents useful tips for selecting what to read and creating effective notes.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 10 October 2022
15:00 - 16:00 - Location
- 4D24, Frenchay Library, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Library Services askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This introductory workshop presents useful tips for selecting what to read and creating effective notes.
The session materials for this workshop are on the Study Skills Blackboard course.
There is also a How to make notes and read effectively online workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Speakers
Workshop objectives
To feel more confident about:
- selecting what to read
- making effective notes while reading
- taking effective notes from lectures.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please do contact UWE Bristol Library.
Location
4D24, Frenchay Library
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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