Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 07 June 2023
14:00 - 15:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This introductory workshop presents useful tips for selecting what to read and creating effective notes.
There is also a how to make notes and read effectively online workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Workshop objectives
The aims of this workshop are to feel more confident about:
- selecting what to read
- making effective notes while reading
- taking effective notes from lectures.
How to attend
This is an on-campus workshop. If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub (login required).
Session materials are on the Study Skills Blackboard course.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please contact UWE Bristol Library.
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