Session Outline

Reading academic texts and taking effective notes are essential skills for university success. In this session, you'll explore practical strategies for finding reliable academic sources, reading with purpose, and organising your notes more effectively. You'll also be introduced to digital tools that can help you study smarter and manage information efficiently. By the end of the session, you'll have a toolkit of techniques you can put into practice straight away.  

Who is this session for?
The Learning Essentials series is for students new to higher education (e.g. Foundation Year or Year 1) or returning to study after a break. These beginner-friendly workshops help you build confidence, develop essential study skills, and learn about available support before moving on to more specialist guidance from the library’s learning skills teams. You can attend all four sessions or choose the ones that suit you.

Online session:
This session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. You’ll receive the link to join in the confirmation email. When the session is due to start, click on the link and sign in using your University student email address and password (if you are not already logged into Teams). During the session, you'll be able to ask questions and take part using the chat and Q&A features, making it easy to engage wherever you're studying. For support with Microsoft Teams please visit UniHelp Guides | University of Lincoln.