Important Reading Techniques and Note Taking Methods for Students

This report discusses important reading techniques like scanning, skimming, active reading, detailed reading, and speed reading, along with note taking methods like structured proposition evaluation and survey, question, read, recite and review. It emphasizes on how these techniques can help students become efficient readers and enhance their productivity and efficiency.

MARKING CRITERIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TASK DESCRIPTION – PROJECT 1............................................................................................1
ASSESSMENT 1.............................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Discussing the four learning styles included in VARK model....................................................1
Explaining criticism of VARK model.........................................................................................2
Recommendations........................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
TASK DESCRIPTION – PROJECT 2............................................................................................6
ASSESSMENT 2 - INDIVIDUAL REPORT.................................................................................6
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................6
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................6
Analysis of important reading techniques helpful for students...................................................6
Discussing four methods of note taking that can help students to remember new information. .7
Recommendations........................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

TASK DESCRIPTION – PROJECT 1
ASSESSMENT 1
INTRODUCTION
VARK model is related with learning style that are used for gaining the learning
information so experience can be expressed. In the current era, it is important for the learner to
pay attention on having the significant information that can allow to receive depth understanding
about the particular subject matter. The current report will focus on discussing the four learning
styles included in VARK model and some of the criticism of this specific model in respect to
gain deeper information.
MAIN BODY
Discussing the four learning styles included in VARK model
It is one of the significant model that is helpful in deriving the crucial information about
the particular technique that is usually taken into process for gaining different tactics of
learning. VARK model has four learnings styles such as visual, auditory, read or write and
kinaesthetic theory.
Visual learners are the better able to retain information presented to them in graphic,
symbols, diagrams, etc. so that detailed information for having he processing of information
in quicker form. This type of user pay attention on having relevant details through visualizing
hierarchy to emphasise on design elements, visual elements, etc. to throve with the clear picture
of information. This type of learner has attention on gaining the crucial presentation of data in
corrective form as compared to written format (Rinekso, 2021). They tend to associating and
creating the meaning of data to their own drawn presentation so that higher relevant outcome as
per the requirement can be derived.
Auditory learners pay attention on hearing the information as they easily learnt through
this. this kind of learning style is adopted by those learners who can learn from lectures, group
discussion, radio, email, using mobile phones, speaking, etc. This type of learner has preference
in talking out so loud about the ideas then delivering via speaking (Fahim and et.al., 2021).
there is much emphasis is provided on such activities that are basically spoken and
summarizing it back to in their own words. From the evaluation it can be specified that auditory
learners have the preference is h thinking and taking so loud about particular subject matter.
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Read or write is focusing on written word, reading and writing learners succeed written
information on worksheet, presentation, other text heavy resources (Taheri and et.al., 2021).
This style holding learner pay attention on gaining significant information by reviewing the
particular format having class preparation via interacting with written formats more often. This
get benefited by having the effective approach to achieve large quantity of data so that
converting presentation in accurate format can be obtained. These learners pay attention on
having relevant set of information via making sure that better presentation via formulating own
differentiating book that can be used in classroom to derive appropriate outcomes.
Kinesthetic learners focuses on having opportunity to grab the learning opportunities
so that spending more duration in sitting and passively learning. Taking physically active role
learners have hand on and thriving when engaging all their sense during course work. These
learners tend to work well in respect to get the practical exposure which provides them number
of benefits (Mirza and Khurshid, 2020). The one of the significant advantage of achieving the
best set of approach for gaining practical knowledge that can make better career opportunities.
In the other word, it can be mentioned that these form of learner has preference in gaining the
knowledge experiencing the particular situation. The reality based knowledge is focused to get
what and when is intended or proposed.
From the evaluation of the given information it can be specified that each method of
learning style specified by VARK model has few benefits which can permit them to achieve
higher productiveness. the different kind of students can learn effectively via taking these styles
into consideration which can be helpful in planning and instructing (Sachan and Saroha, 2022).
The specific model focuses on getting the personalized learning which can consider the ideas
and connect to modalities to content being taught. The one of the best use of these modalities is
having ability to adjust the behaviour as per the prevailing situation. Teachers via using this
particular type of model can get the ability to ensure that planning and implementation of
suitable method so that proper results from students can be attained.
Explaining criticism of VARK model
VARK is one of the largely use model that is widely taken into practice for having
information related with the particular learning style so that deeper understanding about the
different learning style. There are few lacking areas which are needed to be taken into practice
so that prevailing drawbacks can be identified. VARK model has both benefits and drawbacks
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which are required to be emphasised for gaining the information about the tactics so that
higher effectiveness can be obtained.
The one of the best advantage that can be obtained while using VARK model which includes
identifying preferences so being able to meet instruction according to priority. This benefit can
permit to recognize the crucial technique in which better approach for implementing activities
can become possible. On the other side, the other drawback which can be received through this
specific method is having too much simple method to categorizing individuals into four areas.
This has no uniqueness which can impact the functioning of the learning and impact the
outcome where no much efforts are provided (Stowe and K Clinebell, 2019). In contrast to this,
it can be specified that VARK as being one of the significant model that has capability to
positively impact by making it independent as they can decipher their preferences. This allows
them to get the position where they are completely independent from educator to learn. In
addition to this, it can be mentioned that users can receive enough ability to match with
requirement of prevailing situation.
In against to this, it can be mentioned that there is availability of restrictive model where
only few people pay attention on making it fit best into the single category. it has been
recognized that individuals are forced to obtain the information by making sure that they are
fitted to particular model (Maxamadjonovna, 2022). This is helpful in receiving the crucial
information about the functioning but creates few complications that are required to be
emphasis for gaining ability to avoid irrelevant aspects. In contradict to this, it can be
mentioned that it is easy to use as compared to the other learning models. It permits the learner
to achieve the significant information that can allow to receive how effectively by adopting a
personalized style can provide assistance in receiving the objective of obtaining information.
This can allow to receive the ability to have difficult information in more precise and suitable
manner in turn having accurate details can become possible. There are few points which
reflects the positive side of the specific model that involves that it is one of the successful
learning style, different tool to use, stimulating and flexibility for multimodal students.
This can be criticised that there are time constraints that make difficult to address the
different modalities (Idrizi and Filiposka, 2018). On the basis of this, it can be mentioned that
there are number of actions which cannot be executed effectively due to the limited time. For
personalized learning having information that can aid in achieving the different aspects covering
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ability to get productive does not become possible due to less time. Validity of measurement of
this learning style can be doubted due the few major lacking areas of the VARK model.
Hindering learning as labelling them influence their functioning as diversification is avoided
which decreases the capability to coordinate with prevailing circumstances. From the evaluation
of the given point it can be specified that these are the crucial points which critics VARK model.
In addition to this, it can be mentioned that VARK serves few challenges which includes
multimodal, inability to accommodate students, etc.
Recommendations
There are few lacking areas of this model which is required to be focused by learners in
respect to gain the significant insights for making improvements.
 This is suggested to pay attention on having appropriate level of details regarding the
highly suitable method so that relevant insights to get better outcome can become
possible. The main reason behind identifying the one of the suitable method is to have
capability to gain accurate information via implementing better personalized learning to
get diversification so that coordinating with changing circumstances can become
possible (Tabatabei, 2018.).
 It is advice to prioritize the structure so that ability to eliminate the time constraint can
become possible. The specific model can be effectively used by having relevant
information so that students can effectively achieve learning outcomes.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it can be concluded that there is requirement to pay attention on
having effective information about VARK model as it leads to have personalized learning
method. The current study has given information regarding VARK model that involves different
four learning style that includes visual, auditory, read or write and kinaesthetic theory. The
particular model pay attention on explaining drawbacks such as time constraints, is availability
of restrictive approach, etc. so that deeper understanding can be obtained.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Fahim, A and et.al., 2021. Identification of Preferred Learning Style of Medical and Dental
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Maxamadjonovna, S.D., 2022. Types of Learning Styles. International Journal of Culture and
Modernity. 12. pp.18-21.
Mirza, M. A. and Khurshid, K., 2020. Impact of VARK learning model at tertiary level
education. International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences, 14(5),
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Rinekso, A.B., 2021. Pros and Cons of Learning Style: an Implication for English Language
Teachers. Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture. 6(1).
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Sachan, D. and Saroha, K., 2022. A Review of Adaptive and Intelligent Online Learning
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Stowe, K. and K Clinebell, S., 2019. An Empirical Investigation of Learning Modalities. Journal
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Tabatabei, E., 2018. Innovative, creative VARK learning styles improvement strategies. Global
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Taheri, M. and et.al., 2021. Analyzing the relationship between learning styles (Kolb and
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TASK DESCRIPTION – PROJECT 2
ASSESSMENT 2 - INDIVIDUAL REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Reading is one of the significant technique that is helpful in gaining knowledge
regarding the particular subject matter. In the current era, gaining knowledge to obtain
competitive benefits for overcoming the prevailing competition becomes essential. The present
study will identify important reading technique that can help student to become efficient reader.
The four methods of note taking for remembering new information will be included in current
report.
MAIN BODY
Analysis of important reading techniques helpful for students
Reading play crucial role in enhancing the knowledge of students so that accomplishing
goal of studying can become possible. It is highly important for learners to pay attention on
having relevant information regarding techniques that can contribute in increasing their
productivity efficiency (Savitri and Chakim, 2019). This involves scanning, skimming, active
reading, detailed, detailed, speed, structured proposition evaluation and survey, question, read,
recite and review.
Scanning technique of reading which can allow to get some crucial points that are important
by looking at whole text. It is one of the significant technique that is helpful in getting the
important aspects by referring preface or summary of the given chapter. Skimming technique is
used to obtain the gist of the whole shown text. In order to read the news, the particular
skimming method is utilized to highlight main points to know certain event held or will happen
via avoiding detailed consumption of time (Stites and et.al.,2019). It permits the reader to get
the concise information that student should invest time in reading or not. Active reading style
that aims to get depth understanding about the specific drawn subject matter. It provides
assistance to the reader to get the concise and detailed information which can enhance accurate
sense & understanding about particular subject.
Detailed reading is one of the important part of the efficient method that is helpful for
the student to receive the information which is appropriately extracted from the whole
information, this methods aid sin gaining the ability to make vocabulary strong of students to
identifying unfamiliar word. Speed reading as being part of approach that is concerned with
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having basic goal of inclining understanding without compromising any part of text. The
particular strategy is highly taken into consideration for accomplishing the objective of having
detailed information (Saputra, 2021). The steps that is taken for implementing this particular
kind of activity is identifying the words without focusing on each letter, not to sounding all,
neglecting sub vocalizing some phrases and skimming small sections. This is helpful in gaining
the information that increases the efficiency by formulating the particular strategy to coordinate
with prevailing text and have boost performance (Duckworth and et.al., 2019). Structure
proposition evaluation and reading technique survey question read recite and review are the
two other methods that can be taken into consideration.
Structure proposition evaluation is interesting technique suggesting that it is suitable for
nonfiction writing. It provides the instruction of reading which specifies that studying the
structure of work, the logical proposition made & organize into chains of inference and
evaluation of merit of arguments & conclusion this is the particular structure that is helpful in
accomplishing the objective of making sure that significant information related to particular
aspect can be obtained. Surveying, questing then reciting and reviewing approach is basically
associated with facilitating a clear understanding of information that will be able learn
during the process of reading (Miyatsu, Nguyen and McDaniel, 2018). The each specified
method is helpful in ensuring the accurate insights to get appropriate set of information which
can boost overall performance can become possible. On the basis of this, it can be mentioned
that gaining significant details of the reading techniques may permit to get insights so that higher
productiveness to accomplish objective of becoming efficient leader can become possible. In
addition to this, proper selection of method according to the prevailing situation so that higher
relevant and precise information to get sufficient understanding regarding specific subject
matter.
Discussing four methods of note taking that can help students to remember new information
Note taking is one of the crucial thing that is important for the learners in order to make
sure that each aspects in covered for having depth understanding about particular subject matter.
There are basically four kinds of methods that can be utilized by learners for remembering new
information (Roe, Smith and Kolodziej, 2018). This includes charting, outlines, concept maps
and the Cornell methods each method has certain crucial strategies that can help the student to
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get the accurate insights about prevailing important components which is capable of
enhancing their knowledge.
The outline method is one the best method and most popular that provides assistance in
organizing note in structured form, helping time to review and editing. It as well includes
outlining bullet points in form of an outline by using bullets to present topics and sub segments.
It is widely suitable for the situation where class is having relatively clear structure. This
includes highlighting key points in logical way, ease of using, reducing the viewing & editing
and giving proper & clear format for the notes.
The Cornell method is major strategy of note taking that pay attention on dividing the
page into four sections starting from one row at the bottom along with two columns in the
centre. It is unique approach of writing which divides page in 30% of width for left and 70% in
right (Ergas, 2019). There are various pros which can be obtained by sing this specific method
that includes quicker way to take, review, organizing notes, summarizing all the information,
helps in effective learning allows to extract main ideas and cutting down time for reviewing.
This method can be helpful in achieving the ability to coordinate with prevailing situation and
noting down in accurate form so that higher productive results can be achieved.
Charting method is ideal strategy that helps the user to get the information that has the facts
and statics that need to be learned by heart. This information will be organized in several
columns, similar to a table or spreadsheet (Aziza, Mu'in and Rusmanayanti, 2019). It represents
a unique category which makes the row easily comparable through utilizing hearting method
that is used hen leaning is need to remember a lot of information but don’t recommend to
apply during classes or lecture. The specific method is helpful in gaining the particular insights
about the number of advantages which are capable of accomplishing information in clearly
structured, fantastic for reviewing, notes are easily comparable, etc. In addition to this,
achieving information through this specific strategy of note taking can allow the students to be
prompt and effective so that higher knowledge remembering can become possible.
The mapping method provides assistance in dividing the notes in branches, enabling to
establish relationship between the topics, writing the main topics, etc. there are few benefits
which can be derived by students thorough utilizing this particular method of writing which
involves visualizing appealing, noting down detailed information in precise form and allowing
to edit the notes (Timans, Wouters and Heilbron, 2019). This is suitable for the situation where
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using this note taking is highly effective when lecture content is heavy and needed to be
organized in simple form so that proper presentation of information can help in understanding
quickly.
On the basis of above provided information regarding the four important methods of note
taking can permit the students to have new ability to get higher productive outcome which can
allow to possess greater knowledge.
Recommendations
There are several areas which are required to be improved in respect to get the ability to
function effectively for receiving greater outcome.
 It is recommended to the student to pay attention on having effectual result by
understanding the significance of reading (Oczkus, 2018). It can allow them to have
proper set of vocabulary and knowledge for accomplishing their academic career.
Reading daily can enhance their speed of catching crucial points in order to remember
for longer duration.
 This is advised to learners to pay attention on having effective implementation of noting
and reading technique to understand the prevailing situation so that effective application
can become possible. It is important for students to get the information that which
method can be utilized for significant approach to get higher level of outcome in turn
application of relevant method for getting desirable outcome can become possible.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it can be concluded that there are several skills which are required to
be taken into consideration for gaining higher productive outcome. The current study has
involved information regarding reading and note taking. The present study has given emphasis
on identifying crucial reading methods which are scanning, skimming detailed, speed, Structure
proposition evaluation, etc. so that relevant information can be read in proper form. Current
study has included information such as distinct approaches of note taking which consist cornel,
charting, mapping, etc. each method has certain significance which contribute in meeting the
objective of remembering information related with efficient remembering of knowledge for
longer duration.
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and optimal implementations. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 13(3), pp.390-407.
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