How to read
The steps mentioned below are self developed, supported by the knowledge I took on English academic writing and linguistics in 2022 at the University of Sussex.
Reading scientific texts
Titles & subtitles
1. Understand the head title
2. Connect the subtitles of the text to the head title
Paragraphs
1. Understand the introduction of the text and each paragraph that comes in the text
2. Focus on the meaning of the first two sentences of each paragraph (Most of the times they are the introduction of the paragraph)
3. Go through the examples/explanations/definitions mentioned in the middle of the paragraph
4. Understand the last two sentences of the paragraph (Most of the times they are the summary of the paragraph)
5. Understand the summary of the book (The most important ideas and conclusions will be mentioned there)
Getting the most out of scientific texts
1. Understand the meaning of the book title (Preferably, create a vivid image of the meaning)
2. Connect the book's table of contents to the book title
3. Highlight the main concepts of each paragraph
4. Define the unknown words
5. Take notes on the margin (Write your own takes and new ideas by reflecting on the content)
6. Search on the internet/ask experts about concepts that you did not understand
7. Most importantly, share what you have learned with others!
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Next on the list
The books I am planning reading during the current month.
If you would like to inspire others with the books you are currently reading you can contact me via email and I will publish them here.
Mind, self and society edited by Charles W. Morris. Annotated edition by Daniel R. Huebner and Hans Joas
The black report edited by Peter Townsend and Nick Davidson, The health divide by Margret Whitehead
Social determinants of health edited by Michael Marmot and Richard G. Wilkinson
Responsibilisation at the margins of welfare services edited by Kirsi Juhilo, Suvi Raitakari and Christopher Hall