Critical reading and note-taking

Reading and note-taking

Reading

Skim the text and identify:

Note-taking

When taking notes, consider using a method such as the Cornell method. While this video refers to exam prep, the Cornell method can be useful for research as well. Pay attention to:

General and specific subject
Hypothesis
Methodology
Results
Summary of key points
Context
Significance
Important figures and tables
Cited references for follow up
Your comments
Related to other readings?

Check out the Organising and reviewing your notes page for more tips on taking notes and identifying patters and themes.

Critical thinking

Case Study

Full text article: Lim, Yin Sin, Xia, Bo, Skitmore, Martin, Gray, Jason, & Bridge, Adrian (2015) Education for sustainability in construction management curricula. International Journal of Construction Management, 15 (4), pp. 321-331.

Examination of the above journal article's reference list
It is useful when starting a review of research literature, to know what types of information researchers cite in their work. This quick examination identifies the type of information that you might consider and examine in your own research.

Reading Strategies - short video tutorials from QUT Associate Professor Robyn Mayes.

•Reading with purpose

•Anatomy of a journal article

•The reading process

•Critical reading

•Practical strategies

Global links and information