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How to read academically

 
 
creation
21:05 / 26.03.06
I have been a student at university for nearly 3 years now, and still have problems understanding how to read properly. When I pick up a densely academic book, I get exhausted within 20 minutes and usually only pass through 10 pages or something.

Is there any specific technique you have for reading books of dense material? I also find it a pain to highlight what I like and index it too. Besides the focus of my degree Politics & Law, I like to read philosophy. I would love to learn a way of storing what I read accuratley. Is there no other way than pen & paper?

Any advice is much apreciated.
 
 
semioticrobotic
21:57 / 26.03.06
You might find some of the advice here to be helpful. I know I did.
 
 
creation
16:54 / 27.03.06
That is a great thread. Thank you for that :)