Screen, scan, search: reading scientific texts
Seminars, Lectures & Colloquia
Analytical Competencies
Decision-making
Critical Thinking
Abstract
To write a scientific paper, you need to read a huge amount of text. Reading techniques, formulating reading goals and creating reading notes support you in getting through your reading efficiently.Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, you are able to
- identify the different phases of reading,
- understand how setting reading goals and taking reading notes support the learning and reading process,
- understand how reading and writing are connected,
- reflect on the advantages and risks of using AI-based tools for reading and summarising.
Content
- How do you manage to triage large amounts of text?
- What criteria help decide whether a text should be read?
- What reading techniques can be used to get an overview of a text efficiently?
- How do you find out what you are looking for in a text?
Location
- Online
Zoom
Target audience
Bachelor students
Master students
Doctoral students
Language
English & GermanComment
Scientific Writing The course will be held in English (German by arrangement).You can find the registration for the course under "Open activity webpage".
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