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Workshop Resources: Reading Efficiently & Effectively

This guide contains resources to complement various workshops offered for Divinity students

Snarr's Charitable Critcism

Charitable Criticism

Dr. Snarr's Charitable Critcism worksheet is a great exercise for engaging any reading and assessing its strengths and weaknesses.

Abbott's Reading for Mastery

How to Read a Book in an Hour

An overview of Andrew Abbott's Reading for Mastery process, which allows you to get the gist of a book in an hour or an article in 20 minutes.

Graham's Article Analysis Guide

Article Analysis Guide

Answering these questions will guide you step by step to enough information to demonstrate your grasp of the text and analyze it well.

Scanning a Book

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2022 1:30 PM
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Subjects: Religious Studies

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