The Academic Success Centre is serving the Ted Rogers School of Management community virtually during the Fall 2021 term.
Reading
Reading in an academic setting, such as in university, is much different from reading for pleasure. Whether textbooks, lecture slides, or supplemental readings, undergraduate courses include a great deal of reading – perhaps a volume of reading that is much greater than students were accustomed to in their previous studies. What are some ways that students can study smarter, versus studying harder? Each student may find their own tips and tricks that they can apply to accomplish their course readings more effectively. (Note: the reading strategies that you use may vary across different courses.) It may also take a bit of trial and error to discover which reading strategies work best for you.
Review tips related to approaching your readings. You are also encouraged to review the tips for note-taking and mind-mapping.
Tip Sheets
- PDF fileSQ4R Reading Strategy, opens in new window
- PDF fileHow to Read a Research Paper, opens in new window
- PDF fileEffective Flashcards, opens in new window
- PDF fileClimbing Bloom’s Pyramid to Master Course Content, opens in new window
- PDF filePreparing for Class = Preparing for Tests, opens in new window
Interested to learn more or want to discuss these strategies with a member of our staff?
Is this an appropriate source? - Ryerson University Library & Archives
How to Remember More of What You Read
Reading Textbooks using SQ4R
Active Reading: 3 Easy Methods
Disclaimer: TRSM Academic Success Centre and Ryerson University do not officially endorse the apps and sites listed here, and may not be held responsible for any technological problems that arise from their use. Please use at your own discretion.
- Adobe Reader, external link, opens in new window
- JAWS, external link, opens in new window
- Kurzweil 3000, external link, opens in new window
- Text Help Read & Write, external link, opens in new window
- Snap&Read Universal, external link, opens in new window
- Natural Reader, external link, opens in new window
- Flame Reader, external link, opens in new window
- Claro Reader, external link, opens in new window
- Ghost Reader, external link, opens in new window
- VoiceOver, external link, opens in new window (Apple’s built-in screen reader program)
- Visit Ryerson Computing and Communications Services for more Accessibility Software, opens in new window
Real Institute, opens in new window
The Real Institute offers both short-term and long-term intensive programs to enhance your English proficiency, pathway to the university program of your choice, credit-bearing courses combining language learning with academic study, customized curricula for individuals or groups, and more.