Reading for university courses is often challenging and time-consuming. Many students find that the skills they previously needed and used at school or work are not as effective for university study. Understanding and using effective active reading strategies can make your reading more meaningful, purposeful, and successful.

As a starting point, it is important to understand the unique features of journal articles so that you can better understand the content.

This short video from the University of British Colombia iSchool contains tips to help you read journal articles efficiently and effectively. The video is available here.

For further information and very useful tips, work through this Reading and note taking module from Monash University.