Tip #1: Read more than once.
- Skim: Understand big picture & how parts fit.
- Read: What is the purpose? What are the supports?
- Examine: Does the article do what it sets out to do?
Tip #2: Trace the research conversation.
- Look for context in the literature review. Find source articles in the References list.
- Future research: What could we study next?
Tip #3: Trade in your highlighter!
- Make notes. Circle. Ask questions. Insert your thoughts.
- Look up terms you don't know.
- Find other strategies that work for you: Checklists. Concept maps. Reading group.
