ENG 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 0: Academic Writing
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Be clear about your purpose in reading. if you need to understand and remember the text, remind yourself to read carefully and avoid skimming or skipping around. Close facebook and other pages that may distract you from reading. Learn how to take notes on pdf files and documents. then you can make notes as you read on-screen, just as you would when reading a print text. or take notes on paper. Reading pdfs and websites in full screen mode will clear away clutter and make it easier to focus on the text. Look up terms on the internet as you read, making a note of definitions you may need later. For really high-stakes readings, consider printing out the text to read. Use standard edited english, use clear and recognizable patterns or organization, make logical relationships between ideas appropriate support. Present your ideas as a response to others, express your ideas clearly and directly, be aware of how genres and conventions vary acros disciplines.
