Leer, hablar y escribir de manera efectiva en contextos académicos: consejos de Armadillo Lab opara las ciencias e ingeniería

EXERCISE 2.3 Keep reading closely and applying the note-taking strategy above in the rest of the text. Doing this should help you get a more thorough understanding of the text. You will probably remember the information better if you write notes in your own words on the side of the text rather than copying them from the textbook. Skimming and scanning are not enough for in depth understanding. To do that, you need to read more closely! 3) Showing comprehension Now that you will start to read, do it with a purpose: To be 100% sure you have understood a text, you can do the following: review the text and/or create a summary. Reviewing involves “manipulating” or “creating a product” with the information learnt. Examples are making a map, table, or diagram of the information; teaching someone else; creating potential test questions; and quizzing a classmate. Summarizing involves reporting the main idea and the most relevant supporting details. It is objective, that is, it should not include your opinions or comments on the information pre- sented. Stick to the facts . It can be one-sentence long or more, depending on the purpose! Post-reading: Reflecting on the reading process 1. Read and reflect on the following statements. Complete them with your own ideas. 2. Read and reflect on these two questions about your own process of learning how to read successfully in English. 1. The most useful reading strategy(ies) presented in this section were… 2. The strategy(ies) that I want to try out in future readings is/are… 3. One of the ideas I found rather confusing and that I need to consult about is… 1. How confident do I feel about my English reading skills after working with this guide? 2. How is understanding texts in English important for my academic and professional life in my field of study? 170