Tips for Reading Textbook Chapters

The video presentation for this session outlines an effective concept mapping technique to use when reading textbook chapters in addition to providing an interactive example to demonstrate how the technique works. Additional resources for this workshop include a copy of the sample chapter used in the video example, a template of the concept map utilised, as well as a step-by-step outline of the technique (all available for download). Some useful weblinks are also provided to help connect you with further developing your effective reading skills.

Resources

Below are three downloadable resources to support the textbook reading technique demonstrated on the video presentation. Specifically, you can access a model of the concept map used for the technique, a step-by-step outline of the process and the sample chapter used in the example.

Griffith University – Reading Effectively

University of New South Wales – Tips for Effective Reading

La Trobe – Reading Common Texts Efficiently

The University of Sydney – Reading for Effectively and Efficiently for University

Southern Cross University – Tips for Reading Effectively

RMIT Learning Lab – Reading Skills

Griffith University - EnglishHELP Self-Help Resources

Griffith University - English Language Support

James Cook University - Develop Your English

RMIT Learning Lab - Academic Word List Tool

Curtin University Learning Centre - Better Grammar

Curtin University Learning Centre - Better Sentences

La Trobe - Achieve@Uni - Language

Grammarly

Manchester Academic Phrasebank

BBC - Learning English