Screen, scan, search – reading scientific texts

To write a scientific paper, you need to read a huge amount of text. Reading techniques, formulating reading goals and creating reading notes support you in getting through your reading efficiently.

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Content

  • How do you manage to triage large amounts of text?
  • What criteria help decide whether a text should be read?
  • What reading techniques can be used to get an overview of a text efficiently?
  • How do you find out what you are looking for in a text?

Learning objectives

At the end of the course, you are able to

  • identify the different phases of reading.
  • understand how setting reading goals and taking reading notes support the learning and reading process.
  • understand how reading and writing are connected.
  • reflect on the advantages and risks of using AI-based tools for reading and summarising.

Target audience

  • Bachelor students
  • Master students
  • Doctoral students

Language

  • German by arrangement
  • English

Accessibility

Access to and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at so that we can optimally meet your needs.


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Course dates
  • +41 44 632 21 35
Dr Christine Bärtsch
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Dr Christine Bärtsch
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