Reading analysis

Hi all, today's session was very productive. We looked at four reading articles, covering issues such as snakes on the loose, yobs vandalising graveyards, the (arguably) ill-fated tram scenario and a 106 year old's secrets to longevity. We looked at summarising, purpose (why it could be written), target audience (who the articles may have been written for), evaluations (good and bad points) amongst other general discussions. We will revisit the idea of reading analysis shortly where will all read the same article and answer questions on it. I will also give you some reading helpnotes. Thursday's session will be a breather, where you will be doing a spot of reflective writing. See you then!

Summary Tips

•Summarise by sections/paragraphs
•Scan section/paragraph to find out main information/point – look out for key words/sentences
•Summarise statistical information or figures
•Use your own words
•Use a highlighter to help identify points