Annotating

When you're able to draw your own conclusions about an article, you can use your writing to explain those conclusions to others. When writing about your inferences, first organize your ideas to present them clearly. Watch this video to learn how you can radically improve your understanding of what you read if you write while you read.

Annotation, which means "to add notes", is one of the key skills of active reading. By reading with a pen, pencil, or highlighter in hand, the reader can pause to mark important information, reflect on ideas, and monitor his or her understanding. Annotating while you read is the most fundamental technique of active reading. Learn how to annotate a text by watching this video.


Source: Excelsior OWL, https://owl.excelsior.edu/orc/what-to-do-while-reading/annotating/annotating-creating-an-annotation-system/
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