{"id":431,"date":"2022-03-17T20:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T00:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/writingplace\/?post_type=chapter&p=431"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:11:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:11:50","slug":"engaged-reading-why-do-it","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/writingplace\/chapter\/engaged-reading-why-do-it\/","title":{"raw":"Engaged Reading: Why Do It?","rendered":"Engaged Reading: Why Do It?"},"content":{"raw":"\"Illustration<\/a>\r\n
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  1. Helps you understand what you\u2019re reading<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Keeps track of your own thoughts, questions and reactions as you read<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Helps you summarize a text so that you can then form a conversation with it<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Prepares you for discussion or writing prompts<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Highlights key points for use in research papers or other scholarly communication<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Approaching A Scholarly Article<\/h2>\r\nNot every strategy works for every person, and everyone has to experiment with and develop their own ways of engaging with text. I offer this systematic approach to you as a suggestion and invitation for exploration.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Back<\/a>\r\n
    How to Fearlessly Approach and Annotate A Scholarly Article\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n \r\n\r\n \"icon<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. Set up<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFigure out what context best supports your reading. Do you read best in a loud coffee shop or do you require absolute silence? Do you like to read in bed? At a desk? In a favourite comfy chair? Have you discovered some binaural soundscapes or classical music that helps you concentrate? Is there a ritual that helps you get started, like making a pot of tea and wrapping yourself in a specific blanket? Do you prefer to annotate and highlight digitally or print out the paper and use your new rainbow highlighter set? Experiment with what works for you and set yourself up for success.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Icon<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>\r\n\r\n2. Survey<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhat information can you get from the title of the article? Is it published in a credible source? When was it written? Is it relevant to your research question?\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"black<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n3. Read the Abstract<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAn Abstract is a summary of the paper. It\u2019s short! It also contains the main conclusions and findings of the paper. Highlight key words\/phrases and circle words you don\u2019t understand (then look them up!). Write down any questions or thoughts that come to you as you read in the margin or on a separate piece of paper or document.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"black<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n4. Skim the Introduction section<\/strong>\r\n\r\nHighlight the Knowledge Gap, the purpose and main argument\/hypothesis.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Black<\/a> <\/strong>\r\n\r\n5. Skip to the End<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCheck out the Discussion\/Conclusion section. These will be short, concise and help you understand the main contributions of the article. This section also usually includes directions for future research and limitations of the study. Write down any questions or comments that come to you as you read.\r\n\r\n \r\n
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    Questions to Ask as You Read<\/h3>\r\n